Wolfgang Tillmans
Contemporary
Contemporary

Wolfgang Tillmans

Born 1968 Works span 1991–2010

A Pioneer of Photographic Subjectivity Wolfgang Tillmans, born in 1968 in Remscheid, Germany, has indelibly altered the landscape of contemporary art through a profoundly individual approach to photography. He isn’t simply a photographer; he is an explorer of perception, identity, and the very nature of image-making itself. From his early documentation of youth subcultures to his expansive investigations into abstraction and astrophys…

6
dated works
1
chapters
1991
first work
2010
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Wolfgang Tillmans'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 Wolfgang Tillmans'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.