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Lee Kun-yong
Lee Kun-yong: A Body in Revolt Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1942, Lee Kun-yong’s life and art were inextricably linked to the turbulent political landscape of his nation. Emerging during the period of martial law under Park Chung-hee, he witnessed firsthand the suppression of artistic expression and the constraints placed upon individual freedoms. This experience profoundly shaped his trajectory as an artist, fueling a deeply rebell…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Lee Kun-yong'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Lee Kun-yong'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.
