han han
Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Voice From the Streets and Beyond Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1960 to Haitian and Puerto Rican parents, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life was a collision of cultures, experiences, and artistic impulses. His early years were marked by movement – leaving home at fifteen to live in Lower Manhattan, immersing himself in the vibrant, often chaotic, world of New York City's downtown art scene. This period, fueled by odd…
The Lifeline
Scroll through han han'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 han han'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.