Tang Xiaoming
Tang Xiaoming: A Legacy of Harmony and Observation Born in Lingchuan, Guangxi Province, China, in 1939, Tang Xiaoming’s artistic journey spanned over six decades, culminating in his peaceful passing in 2022. His life was a fascinating blend of academic pursuits – earning a B.S. degree from Beijing University in 1982 and a Ph.D. from MIT in 1990 – with a deep commitment to the practice of painting. This unique combination of intellectu…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Tang Xiaoming'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 Tang Xiaoming'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.