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Ilya Bolotowsky
Ilya Bolotowsky: Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction Ilya Bolotowsky (1907-1981) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of 20th-century abstract art, particularly within the influential De Stijl movement. Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, amidst the turbulent backdrop of World War I and the Russian Revolution, Bolotowsky’s early life instilled in him a profound appreciation for intellectual rigor and a yearning for visual harmony—qual…
8
dated works
1
chapters
1934
first work
1978
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ilya Bolotowsky'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Ilya Bolotowsky'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.