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Willys de Castro

1926 – 1988

Willys de Castro
Modern
Modern

Willys de Castro

Born 1926 Died 1988 Works span 1960–1960

Willys de Castro: Architect of Active Space Willys de Castro (February 16, 1926 – June 5, 1988) was a Brazilian visual artist whose work fundamentally challenged the traditional boundaries between painting and sculpture. Born in Cuiabá, Brazil, he emerged as a pivotal figure within the Neo-Concrete movement, a radical artistic current that arose in São Paulo during the late 1950s. De Castro’s legacy lies not just in his individual cre…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Willys de Castro'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 Willys de Castro'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.