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Frank Bowling
Modern
Modern

Frank Bowling

Born 1934 Works span 1968–1989

Frank Bowling: Pioneer of Color Field Abstraction Frank Bowling (b.1934) stands as a singular figure in British art history, recognized for his monumental abstract paintings—particularly his ‘Map’ series—that decisively shaped the trajectory of color field painting and lyrical abstraction following World War II. Born in Bartica, Guyana, Bowling embarked on an artistic journey that began with formative experiences rooted in colonial Br…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1968
first work
1989
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Frank Bowling'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 Frank Bowling'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.