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Mierle Laderman Ukeles
Modern
Modern

Mierle Laderman Ukeles

Born 1939 Works span 1973–1976

Mierle Laderman Ukeles: Transforming Waste into Ecological Narratives Mierle Laderman Ukeles stands apart as an artist whose work fundamentally interrogates the relationship between art, labor, and urban life. Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1939, to a rabbi, her artistic journey began at Barnard College where she pursued studies in history and international relations before honing her craft at Pratt Institute in New York City. It was he…

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dated works
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1973
first work
1976
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Mierle Laderman Ukeles'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 Mierle Laderman Ukeles'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.