- Home
- Artists
- Nintendo Co., Ltd.
- Chronicle
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
The Enduring Legacy of Nintendo: From Hanafuda Cards to Global Icon Nintendo Co., Ltd., a name synonymous with innovation and joy in the world of entertainment, boasts a history far richer and more complex than many realize. Founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi in Kyoto, Japan, the company’s origins lie not in digital realms or fantastical adventures, but in the meticulous craftsmanship of *hanafuda* playing cards. These beautifully i…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Nintendo Co., Ltd.'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 Nintendo Co., Ltd.'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.
