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Danny Lyon
A Life Immersed in Documentary Photography Danny Lyon, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1942, stands as a pivotal figure in the evolution of documentary photography. He isn’t simply a recorder of events; he is an *immerser*, a participant who blurred the lines between observer and observed, forging a style deeply rooted in what became known as photographic New Journalism. His journey began not with formal training, but with a profound s…
8
dated works
1
chapters
1964
first work
1968
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Danny Lyon'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 Danny Lyon'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.