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Zigi Ben-Haim
Zigi Ben-Haim: A Life Sculpted by Displacement and Memory Born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1945 amidst a landscape of shifting political realities and growing anxieties for the Jewish community, Zigi Ben-Haim’s life has been profoundly shaped by displacement – a theme that resonates powerfully throughout his art. His early years were marked by a forced migration to Iran following the escalating dangers faced by Jews in Iraq, an experience th…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Zigi Ben-Haim'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Zigi Ben-Haim'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.
