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tadanori yokoo

Born 1936 Works span 1964–1991

A Psychedelic Pioneer: The Visionary World of Tadanori Yokoo Tadanori Yokoo stands as one of the most distinctive and electrifying voices in contemporary Japanese art, a master of visual language who seamlessly bridges the gap between ancient tradition and modern provocation. Born on June 27, 1936, in Nishiwaki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Yokoo has spent a prolific career navigating the realms of graphic design, illustration, printmaking, and…

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1964

first work

1991

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through tadanori yokoo'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

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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.

tadanori yokoo

1936

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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