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Yue Minjun
Contemporary
Contemporary

Yue Minjun

Born 1962

Yue Minjun: A Portrait of Laughter and Modernity Yue Minjun, born in 1962 in Daqing, China, is a figure whose work has captivated the art world with its deceptively simple yet profoundly resonant imagery. His signature self-portraits – frozen in perpetual, unrestrained laughter – have become instantly recognizable symbols of contemporary Chinese identity and offer a unique commentary on society, politics, and the human condition. Whil…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Yue Minjun'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 Yue Minjun'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.