günter brus
Georg Baselitz: A Life Forged in Destruction and Rebirth Born Hans-Georg Kern in Deutschbaselitz, a small village in the Lusatian region of Germany, Georg Baselitz’s life was inextricably linked to the devastation of World War II. This formative experience—the destruction of his home, the displacement of his community, and the lingering trauma of occupation—forms the bedrock of his artistic vision. His early years were marked by a pro…
The Lifeline
Scroll through günter brus'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 günter brus'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.