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Ma Kelu

1954

Ma Kelu
Contemporary
Contemporary

Ma Kelu

Born 1954

Ma Kelu: A Pioneer of Beijing Underground Art Ma Kelu (born April 8, 1954, Shanghai) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Chinese contemporary art, particularly recognized for his contribution to the vibrant “No Name Group,” which emerged from the crucible of Beijing’s artistic underground movement during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Rejecting the dominant socialist realism championed by the Communist Party, Kelu and his fe…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Ma Kelu'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 Ma Kelu'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.