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François Schmitt
The Architecture of the LineBorn in 1974 and currently based in the vibrant cultural hub of Lyon, François Schmitt has redefined the boundaries of contemporary digital imagery through his rigorous devotion to Uniform Thick Outline Pop. His practice is an exercise in mathematical beauty and visual rhythm, where every element—from the smallest shadow to the most expansive background shape—is encased within an identical-weight black borde…
The Lifeline
Scroll through François Schmitt'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 François Schmitt'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.
