Modern

John McLaughlin

Born 1898 Died 1976 Works span 1966–1973

A Life Dedicated to the Void: The Abstract World of John McLaughlin John Dwyer McLaughlin, born in Sharon, Massachusetts in 1898, was a quiet revolutionary in the landscape of American art. His journey toward becoming a pivotal figure in minimalism and hard-edge painting wasn’t one of precocious artistic ambition, but rather a gradual unfolding shaped by life experiences, philosophical inquiry, and a deep reverence for Eastern aesthet…

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1966

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1973

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through John McLaughlin'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups John McLaughlin'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.