Moderne

Hans Bellmer

Born 1902 Died 1975 Works span 1935–1957

Hans Bellmer: Ein Surrealistischer Umarmung der weiblichen Gestalt Hans Bellmer (1902-1975) bleibt eine der verstörendsten und einflussreichsten Figuren des 20. Jahrhunderts. Seine Kunst, insbesondere seine lebensgroßen „Puppe“-Serien, transzendiert einfache Kategorisierung und nimmt einen komplexen Raum zwischen Surrealismus, Fotografie, Skulptur und einer beunruhigenden Auseinandersetzung mit gesellschaftlichen Ängsten bezüglich Sch…

dated works

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1935

first work

1957

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Hans Bellmer'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 Hans Bellmer'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.