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Henri Matisse: A Life Painted in Color and Light Born Henri Émile Benoît Matisse on December 31, 1869, in Cateau-Béart, Northern France, Matisse’s journey to becoming one of the most influential figures in modern art was marked by a relentless pursuit of beauty, color, and form. His early life, shaped by a modest upbringing and a keen interest in drawing from a young age, laid the foundation for a career that would revolutionize paint…
The Lifeline
Scroll through kim whan-ki'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 kim whan-ki'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.
