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alecos kontopoulos
Modern
Modern

alecos kontopoulos

Born 1904 Died 1975 Works span 1932–1963

Alecos Kontopoulos: A Pioneer of Greek Abstract Expressionism Alecos Kontopoulos (1904-1975) stands as a monumental figure in the evolution of Greek art, a bridge between traditional aesthetics and the radical experimentation of modern abstraction. Born in Lamia, Greece, his artistic journey was marked by a profound engagement with social realities, philosophical inquiry, and an unwavering pursuit of visual language that transcended r…

6
dated works
1
chapters
1932
first work
1963
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through alecos kontopoulos'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 alecos kontopoulos'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.