Ig Farbenindustrie
A Legacy of Innovation and Controversy The story of IG Farbenindustrie AG is not one of a single hand or a solitary brushstroke, but rather a monumental and complex tapestry woven from the threads of industrial might, scientific brilliance, and profound moral tragedy. Emerging in 1925 from a daring merger of six titans of German chemistry—Agfa, BASF, Bayer, Griesheim-Elektron, Hoechst, and Weiler-ter-Meer—this conglomerate ascended to…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ig Farbenindustrie'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 Ig Farbenindustrie'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.