Cyprien Tokoudagba: Echoes of Dahomey in Concrete and Canvas Born in Abomey, Benin, in 1939, Cyprien Tokoudagba’s life was inextricably linked to the rich artistic traditions of his homeland. His early years were marked not by formal schooling but by immersion in the practical arts – initially as a decorator for Vodun temples within his family compound, and later as an art restorer at the National Museum of Abomey. This formative expe…
Scroll through Cyprien Tokoudagba'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 Cyprien Tokoudagba'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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