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Teresa Margolles
Contemporary
Contemporary

Teresa Margolles

Born 1963 Works span 2020–2020

Teresa Margolles: A Confrontation With Death and Societal Truth Born in the heart of Culiacán, Sinaloa, in 1963, Teresa Margolles does not merely create art; she orchestrates encounters with the visceral remains of reality. Her practice is a profound, often unsettling investigation into the intersection of mortality, violence, and social inequity. To engage with her work is to step into a space where the boundaries between the living…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Teresa Margolles'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 Teresa Margolles'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.