Contemporary
Contemporary
Thomas Demand
Thomas Demand: A Biography Early Life and Education Thomas Cyrill Demand, born in Munich, Germany in 1964, is a prominent German sculptor and photographer. He grew up in West Berlin during a period of significant political and cultural change. His early education laid the foundation for his later artistic explorations. Demand pursued formal training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and subsequently at the Düsseldorf Art Academy.…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Thomas Demand'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 Thomas Demand'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.