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Gordon Matta-Clark
Modern
Modern

Gordon Matta-Clark

Born 1943 Died 1978 Works span 1971–1971

Early Life and Education (1943-1967) Born: Gordon Matta-Clark, April 20, 1943, in Montclair, New Jersey. Family Background: His father was a Swiss-born painter and his mother an American. This artistic heritage significantly influenced his later work. Education: Attended the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) from 1962 to 1964, studying painting. He left RISD without graduating. Early Influences: Exposure to European moderni…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Gordon Matta-Clark'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 Gordon Matta-Clark'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.