Moderne

Sam Gilliam

Born 1933 Died 2022 Works span 1965–1990

Frühe Jahre und Ausbildung Geboren: 30. November 1933, Tupelo, Mississippi Eltern: Sam Gilliam Sr. (Eisenbahner) und Estery Gilliam (Hausfrau) Die Familie zog kurz nach seiner Geburt nach Louisville, Kentucky. Zeigte schon früh Interesse am Cartoonzeichnen. Schloss die Central High School im Jahr 1951 ab. Erwarb einen B.A.-Abschluss in Bildender Kunst von der University of Louisville im Jahr 1955. Hielt seine erste Soloaus…

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1965

first work

1990

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Sam Gilliam'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 Sam Gilliam'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.