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Cai Guo-Qiang
Contemporary
Contemporary

Cai Guo-Qiang

Born 1957 Works span 1990–2016

A Life Forged in Fire: The Explosive Art of Cai Guo-Qiang Cai Guo-Qiang’s journey is one of audacious experimentation, a relentless pursuit to reconcile the ancient traditions of his Chinese heritage with the dynamic currents of contemporary art. Born in 1957 in Quanzhou, China, his early life was deeply imprinted by a nation undergoing profound transformation. His father, Cai Ruiqin, a calligrapher and traditional painter, nurtured w…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1990
first work
2016
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Cai Guo-Qiang'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 Cai Guo-Qiang'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.