dieter rot, diter rot
dieter roth, also known as dieter rot and diter rot, was a swiss artist born in hannover, germany, on april 21, 1930. he gained recognition for his diverse body of work, which included artist's books, editioned prints, sculpture, and creations from found materials, including rotting food stuffs. artistic journey roth's artistic journey was marked by collaborations and experimentation. he co-founded the magazine 'spirale' and associated…
The Lifeline
Scroll through dieter rot, diter rot'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 dieter rot, diter rot'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.