michael craig martin
Robert Delaunay: A Pioneer of Color and Rhythm Robert Delaunay, born Robert-Victor-Felix Delaunay in Paris on April 12, 1885, was a pivotal figure in the early development of modern art. His life, marked by both artistic innovation and personal drama, profoundly shaped the trajectory of movements like Orphism and Cubism. Initially apprenticed to a theatrical designer – a surprisingly formative experience that instilled an appreciation…
The Lifeline
Scroll through michael craig martin'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 michael craig martin'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.