About the Artist
Yves Klein
Yves Klein (1928–1962) was a French artist and a key figure in post-war European art. A leading member of the Nouveau Réalisme movement, Klein pioneered performance art and influenced minimal and pop art. His 1957 exhibition Proposte Monocrome, Epoca Blu in Milan featured 11 identical blue canvases using ultramarine pigment suspended in synthetic resin, which Klein called "The Medium." This technique led to the creation of International Klein Blue (IKB). Klein also took steps to preserve the authenticity of his color by depositing a Soleau envelope for his formula. The paintings were mounted on poles 20 cm from the walls, enhancing their spatial effect.
