Contemporary
Contemporary
Jochen Klein
Artistic Evolution and Conceptual Work Jochen Klein was a German painter who began his studies in classical painting at the Academy of Fine Arts under Hans Baschang. Following his studies, he moved away from classical painting to dedicate himself to conceptual projects. He became a member of the New York conceptual artist group Group Material and authored texts regarding the relationship between aesthetics and politics. Alongside his c…
8
dated works
1
chapters
1996
first work
1997
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jochen Klein'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Jochen Klein'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.