rio grande games
Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Voice of the Streets and a Master of Dichotomy Born in New York City in 1960, Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged from the vibrant, rebellious crucible of late 1970s and early 1980s urban America. His life was tragically cut short at the age of 27 in 1988, but within a remarkably brief period, he established himself as one of the most significant artists of his generation, profoundly impacting the art world with his r…
The Lifeline
Scroll through rio grande games'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 rio grande games'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.
