Yori Saitō
A Spirit Forged in Kyoto and France The story of Yori Saitō begins amidst the traditional atmosphere of Kyoto, where his early training took root under the guidance of Chu Asai and Takeshiro Kanokogi. In 1905, he completed his studies at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, but the pull of the broader horizon soon led him away from Japan. By 1906, he had traveled to France, seeking the heart of the modern movement. At the Académie Julian, he…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Yori Saitō'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 Yori Saitō'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.