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Nancy Holt

1938 – 2014

Nancy Holt
Modern
Modern

Nancy Holt

Born 1938 Died 2014 Works span 1971–1980

A Pioneer of Land Art: The Life and Vision of Nancy Holt Nancy Holt, born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1938, emerged as a pivotal figure in the landscape of American art during the latter half of the twentieth century. Though initially rooted in photography and film, she ultimately became renowned for her groundbreaking work in land art, installation, and public sculpture—a practice that redefined the boundaries between artistic ex…

2
dated works
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chapters
1971
first work
1980
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Nancy Holt'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 Nancy Holt'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.