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Keiichi Tanaami
A Pioneer of Psychedelic Pop Art Keiichi Tanaami (July 21, 1936 – August 9, 2024), a Japanese artist whose prolific career spanned decades and encompassed diverse mediums—graphic design, illustration, video art, and fine painting—stands as one of the most distinctive voices in postwar Japanese art. Born in Tokyo amidst the lingering shadows of World War II, Tanaami’s formative years instilled within him a profound awareness of trauma…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Keiichi Tanaami'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 Keiichi Tanaami'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.
