kaneko tohta
A Life Sculpted in Clay: The World of Kaneko Tohta Kaneko Tohta, born in the mountainous region of Chichibu, Japan, in 1919 and passing away in 2018 at the remarkable age of 98, was a figure whose influence extended far beyond the realm of ceramics. Though initially trained as an economist—graduating from the University of Tokyo and spending years working for the Bank of Japan—Kaneko’s true calling lay in artistic expression, specific…
The Lifeline
Scroll through kaneko tohta'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 kaneko tohta'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.