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Arnaud Maggs

1926 – 2012

Arnaud Maggs
Modern
Modern

Arnaud Maggs

Born 1926 Died 2012 Works span 1980–1980

Arnaud Maggs (1926–2012): The Grid and Beyond Arnaud Maggs (May 5, 1926 – November 17, 2012) was a Canadian artist and photographer whose distinctive approach to portraiture—characterized by meticulously arranged grid compositions—established him as a pivotal figure in conceptual art and fine photography. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Maggs’s artistic journey began with formative influences rooted in graphic design and typography, shaping…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Arnaud Maggs'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 Arnaud Maggs'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.