John Golding
John Golding: Bridging Cubism and Scottish Landscape John Golding (10 September 1929 – 9 April 2012) stands as a singular figure in the annals of British art history—a polymath whose intellectual rigor complemented an extraordinary artistic talent. Born in Hastings, England, he embarked on a remarkable journey that intertwined his formative years in Mexico with a distinguished career as painter, scholar, and curator, establishing him…
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Golding'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 John Golding'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.
