Modern

kim whan-ki

Born 1913 Died 1974 Works span 1958–1973

Henri Matisse: A Life Painted in Color and Light Born Henri Émile Benoît Matisse on December 31, 1869, in Cateau-Béart, Northern France, Matisse’s journey to becoming one of the most influential figures in modern art was marked by a relentless pursuit of beauty, color, and form. His early life, shaped by a modest upbringing and a keen interest in drawing from a young age, laid the foundation for a career that would revolutionize paint…

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1958

first work

1973

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through kim whan-ki'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 kim whan-ki'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.

kim whan-ki

1913 – 1974

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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