Moderne

Miné Okubo

Born 1912 Died 2001 Works span 1944–1978

Miné Okubo: Leben, Kunst und Vermächtnis Frühes Leben und Ausbildung Geboren: 27. Juni 1912 in Riverside, Kalifornien, als Tochter japanischer Einwanderer. Okubo zeigte bereits früh Talent für die Kunst, was von ihrer Familie gefördert wurde. Sie absolvierte eine formale künstlerische Ausbildung an der University of California, Berkeley, und reiste später 1938 nach Europa, um ihre Studien fortzusetzen. Ihr Aufenthalt in der S…

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1944

first work

1978

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Miné Okubo's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Miné Okubo's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.