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Ralph Hotere: A Pioneer of Abstract Expressionism in New Zealand Ralph Hotere (1931-2013) stands as a monumental figure in New Zealand art, a profoundly original voice who wrestled with complex themes of Māori heritage, political protest, and the very nature of seeing. Born in Mitimiti, a remote settlement in Northland, his early life amidst the rugged beauty of the Hokianga Harbour shaped his artistic sensibility – an intimate connec…
Scroll through Ralph Hotere'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Ralph Hotere's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
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