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H.R. Giger
Hans Ruedi Giger: Architect of the Subconscious H.R. Giger (1940-2014) remains one of the most distinctive and unsettling figures in 20th-century art. More than just an artist, he was a visionary who fused biomechanical aesthetics with surrealism, creating images that burrow deep into the human psyche—images that continue to haunt and fascinate decades after their initial creation. Born in Chur, Switzerland, Giger’s artistic journey b…
The Lifeline
Scroll through H.R. Giger'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
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups H.R. Giger'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.
