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Albert Oehlen
Albert Oehlen: A Radical Embrace of Process and Collage Albert Oehlen (born 1954) stands as a pivotal figure in German contemporary art, recognized for his distinctive approach to painting—a fusion of abstraction and figuration that challenges conventional artistic boundaries. Rooted in Düsseldorf’s Neue Wilde movement alongside Martin Kippenberger and Georg Herold, Oehlen's oeuvre embodies a rebellious spirit against the prevailing n…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Albert Oehlen'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 Albert Oehlen'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.
