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Yohji Yamamoto
Modern
Modern

Yohji Yamamoto

Born 1943 Works span 1980–2007

The Architect of Shadows: The Soul of Yohji Yamamoto To encounter the work of Yohji Yamamoto is to step into a world where the boundaries between clothing and sculpture, between presence and absence, begin to dissolve. Born on October 3rd, 1943, in the transformative landscape of post-war Tokyo, Yamamoto emerged from a period of profound Japanese resilience to become one of the most influential architects of modern style. His aestheti…

5
dated works
1
chapters
1980
first work
2007
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Yohji Yamamoto'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 Yohji Yamamoto'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.