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Ben Cunningham

1883 – 1976

Ben Cunningham
Modern
Modern

Ben Cunningham

Born 1883 Died 1976 Works span 1938–1967

Ben Cunningham (1904-1975): Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction and Nevada’s Artistic Legacy Benjamin Frazier Cunningham, born February 10, 1904, in Louisville, Kentucky, was an American artist who profoundly impacted the landscape of modern art through his distinctive approach to geometric abstraction and monumental murals. His career spanned decades, culminating in a lifetime dedicated to exploring visual perception and translating nat…

4
dated works
1
chapters
1938
first work
1967
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Ben Cunningham'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 Ben Cunningham'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.