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ko hei-tong / hui-dong

Born 1886 Died 1965 Works span 1915–1915

A Pioneer Bridging Worlds: The Life and Legacy of Ko Hui-dong Ko Hui-dong, born in Seoul, Korea, in 1886, stands as a pivotal figure in the nation’s artistic evolution—a true pioneer who dared to synthesize the rich traditions of Korean painting with the burgeoning techniques of the West. His life unfolded during a period of immense upheaval and transformation for Korea, marked by increasing foreign influence and ultimately, colonizat…

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1915

first work

1915

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ko hei-tong / hui-dong'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 ko hei-tong / hui-dong'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.

ko hei-tong / hui-dong

1886 – 1965

ko hei-tong / hui-dong

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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ko hei-tong / hui-dong

1886 – 1965

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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