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Adolf Wölfli: The Visionary Artist Born From Trauma Adolf Wölfli (1864 – 1930) stands as a singular figure in the history of art, recognized primarily for his pioneering role in establishing the concept of Art Brut—a term coined by Jean Dubuffet to describe artwork created outside the mainstream artistic establishment, often by individuals with mental illness or social exclusion. His oeuvre transcends conventional categorization, pres…
The Lifeline
Scroll through adolf wölfli'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 adolf wölfli'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.
