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Yves Tanguy
A World Beyond Recognition: The Enigmatic Vision of Yves Tanguy Yves Tanguy, a name synonymous with the dreamlike landscapes and biomorphic forms of Surrealism, remains one of the most compelling and original voices of 20th-century art. Born in Paris on January 5, 1900, his early life was marked by a sense of displacement and solitude that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. His father, a retired naval captain of Breton origin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Yves Tanguy'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 Yves Tanguy'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.
