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Koji Kinutani
Koji Kinutani: A Life in Color and Fresco Born in Nara, Japan, in 1943, Koji Kinutani is a celebrated contemporary Japanese painter renowned for his vibrant Yōga paintings and pioneering work in fresco art. His career spans decades of artistic exploration, marked by both traditional training and innovative experimentation. Kinutani continues to live and work, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of modern Japanese art. Early Li…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Koji Kinutani'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 Koji Kinutani'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.
