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Roberto Matta

1911 – 2002

Roberto Matta
Modern
Modern

Roberto Matta

Born 1911 Died 2002 Works span 1937–1997

Roberto Matta: A Surrealist Visionary Born: November 11, 1911, Santiago, Chile Died: March 23, 2002, Civitavecchia, Italy Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren, known as Roberto Matta, was a Chilean painter and architect who significantly impacted abstract expressionism and surrealist art. His journey from architecture student to influential artist reflects a profound exploration of the subconscious mind and a unique ar…

11
dated works
4
chapters
1937
first work
1997
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Roberto Matta'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 Roberto Matta'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.