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Ken Domon

1909 – 1990

Ken Domon
Modern
Modern

Ken Domon

Born 1909 Died 1990 Works span 1940–1942

A Life Etched in Realism: The Journey of Ken Domon Born into a world of economic hardship in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, in 1909, Ken Domon’s early life was one of constant movement and familial reliance on his grandparents. This itinerant upbringing instilled within him a keen observational sensibility, a trait that would become the cornerstone of his remarkable photographic career. Though initially drawn to painting, Domon found hi…

8
dated works
1
chapters
1940
first work
1942
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Ken Domon'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 Ken Domon'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.