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Jean Tinguely

1925 – 1991

Jean Tinguely
Modern
Modern

Jean Tinguely

Born 1925 Died 1991 Works span 1954–1965

Jean Tinguely: A Symphony of Destruction and Delight Jean Tinguely (1925-1991) stands as a singular figure in 20th-century sculpture, recognized for his audacious exploration of kinetic art—a movement rooted deeply within Dada’s rebellious spirit. More than just creating machines, Tinguely crafted performances of disintegration, transforming metal scraps into mesmerizing dances of collapse that simultaneously mocked industrial excess…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1954
first work
1965
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Jean Tinguely'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 Jean Tinguely'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.