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Mary Sibande
Contemporary
Contemporary

Mary Sibande

Born 1982 Works span 2009–2013

Mary Sibande: Sculpting Identity Through Myth and Memory Mary Sibande, born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1982, stands as a compelling voice within contemporary South African art—a sculptor and painter whose oeuvre delves into the complexities of postcolonial experience and challenges conventional representations of femininity. Her artistic practice isn’t merely decorative; it's an active interrogation of history, trauma, and the e…

3
dated works
1
chapters
2009
first work
2013
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Mary Sibande'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 Mary Sibande'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.