Lasting Legacy of Tim Burton: A Look at the Influence on History

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Tim Burton across different fields.

Tim Burton is a celebrated American filmmaker and producer, renowned for his unique gothic horror and dark fantasy style that significantly impacted American cinema and popularized Goth culture. His work has garnered him an Emmy Award and nominations for prestigious awards like the Academy Awards, Golden Globe, and BAFTAs. Recognized for his lifetime achievements, he received the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival in 2007 and the Order of Arts and Letters from the Culture Minister of France in 2010.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Legacy & Impact

1958: Start of 'Surviving Burbank' exhibition coverage

In 1958, the "Surviving Burbank" section of the Tim Burton exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Art began to cover Tim Burton's younger years.

1976: End of 'Surviving Burbank' exhibition coverage

In 1976, the "Surviving Burbank" section of the Tim Burton exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Art concluded its coverage of Tim Burton's younger years.

1977: Start of 'Beautifying Burbank' exhibition coverage

In 1977, the "Beautifying Burbank" section of the Tim Burton exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Art began, covering his time with CalArts and Walt Disney.

1984: End of 'Beautifying Burbank' exhibition coverage

In 1984, the "Beautifying Burbank" section of the Tim Burton exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Art concluded its coverage of his time with CalArts and Walt Disney.

1985: Start of 'Beyond Burbank' exhibition coverage

In 1985, the "Beyond Burbank" section of the Tim Burton exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Art began, covering his career from 1985 onward.

June 1989: Batman release

In June 1989, Tim Burton's "Batman" was released, backed by a major marketing campaign. It became a significant box office success, grossing over $250 million in the U.S. and $400 million worldwide, earning critical acclaim and establishing Burton as a profitable director.

2007: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

In 2007, Tim Burton was honored with the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing his contributions to the film industry.

November 22, 2009: Tim Burton retrospective at MoMA

On November 22, 2009, a Tim Burton retrospective opened at the MoMA in New York, featuring over 700 drawings, paintings, and other works from his career.

April 26, 2010: Tim Burton retrospective at MoMA ends

On April 26, 2010, the Tim Burton retrospective at the MoMA in New York concluded.

October 10, 2010: ACMI Tim Burton exhibition ends

On October 10, 2010, the Tim Burton exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne concluded.

2010: Order of Arts and Letters

In 2010, Tim Burton was given the Order of Arts and Letters by the Culture Minister of France, further recognizing his impact on the arts.

October 31, 2011: The Art of Tim Burton exhibition at LACMA ends

On October 31, 2011, "The Art of Tim Burton" exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) concluded.

August 5, 2012: Tim Burton exhibition at Cinémathèque Française ends

On August 5, 2012, the Tim Burton exhibition at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris, France, concluded.

December 12, 2012: Tim Burton at Seoul Museum of Art exhibition opens

On December 12, 2012, the "Tim Burton at Seoul Museum of Art" exhibition opened in Seoul, South Korea. It featured 862 of Burton's works.

April 15, 2013: Tim Burton at Seoul Museum of Art exhibition ends

On April 15, 2013, the Tim Burton exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Art concluded. The exhibition was divided into three parts covering different eras of Burton's life and work.