1931
Tom Wesselmann is born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
1953
His studies in psychology are interrupted for two years as he is called up for military service during the Korean War. During this time, he begins to draw cartoons.
1959
Wesselmann turns to Pop Art.
1960s
The artist achieves international breakthrough.
1967
Participates in the Biennial in São Paulo.
1968 and 1977
Participates in the Documenta in Kassel.
1980s
Tom Wesselmann begins to create coloured aluminium cut-outs, which mark a new stage in his artistic development.
1993
Wesselmann focusses mainly on the abstract style.
2004
Tom Wesselmann dies in New York at the age of 73 following a heart operation.