k.v. haridasan
early life and career k.v. haridasan, a renowned indian painter, was born in 1937 in kannur, india. he passed away in 2014, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering neo-tantric modern and contemporary art in india. artistic philosophy haridasan's work is rooted in the belief that contemporary indian art should be based on traditional indian knowledge systems. this philosophy is reflected in his unique style, which blends elements of tantr…
The Lifeline
Scroll through k.v. haridasan'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 k.v. haridasan'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.