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Kim Ku-lim
Modern
Modern

Kim Ku-lim

Born 1936

A Pioneer of Korean Avant-Garde: Kim Ku-lim’s Exploration Beyond Convention Kim Ku-lim (김구림), born in Sangju, South Korea in 1936, stands as a singular figure in Korean art history – the nation's inaugural champion of avant-garde experimentation. Rejecting established artistic norms from his formative years amidst Seoul’s burgeoning experimental scene during the late 1960s and early 1970s, he embarked on a multifaceted artistic journe…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Kim Ku-lim'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 Kim Ku-lim'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.