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Niki de Saint Phalle
A Life Forged in Fire: The Bold Vision of Niki de Saint Phalle Niki de Saint Phalle, born Catherine Marie-Agnès Fal de Saint Phalle on October 29, 1930, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, was an artist who defied categorization. Her life, marked by both privilege and trauma, fueled a creative spirit that exploded onto the art world with vibrant color, audacious forms, and a fiercely independent vision. The early years of her existence were…
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1968
first work
2002
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Niki de Saint Phalle'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 Niki de Saint Phalle'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.