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Néjib Belkhodja: A Tunisian Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction Néjib Belkhodja (1933-2007) was a Tunisian painter whose distinctive artistic vision fused geometric abstraction with the rich cultural heritage of Islamic architecture and calligraphy, particularly focusing on the Medina of Tunis. Born in Tunis to a Turkish father and Dutch mother—a union reflecting Tunisia’s multicultural past—Belkhodja embarked on an artistic journey shap…
The Lifeline
Scroll through néjib belkhodja'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 néjib belkhodja'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.
