Yves Klein Archives
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Pencil
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints
Inkjet, Mixed Media, Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold, Steel, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold Leaf, Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Pigment
Vintage 1960s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
2010s European Animal Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Plexiglass, Pigment
1960s Mixed Media
Metal, Gold Leaf
1990s Contemporary More Art
Paper
Early 2000s Street Art Color Photography
Adhesive, Tape, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
Early 2000s Street Art Color Photography
Adhesive, Tape, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
Early 2000s Street Art Color Photography
Adhesive, Tape, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
Early 2000s Mixed Media
Plexiglass, Acrylic
Early 2000s Mixed Media
Bronze
1960s Mixed Media
Resin, Paint
Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mixed Media
Metal
1970s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Plexiglass, Polyester
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Screen
1960s American Realist Color Photography
Lambda
1960s American Realist Color Photography
Lambda
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
1990s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Lithograph, Offset
1970s American Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1960s Pop Art Mixed Media
Lithograph
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Ink
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Metal
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Gouache, Archival Paper
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Gouache, Archival Paper
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Gouache, Archival Paper
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Archival Paper, Gouache
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Archival Paper, Gouache
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Gouache, Archival Paper
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Gouache, Archival Paper
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Archival Paper
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- Who is Yves Klein?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yves Klein was a French artist and designer. He was a part of the Nouveau réalisme, a movement that argued art did not need to be political or idealistic. Klein was born on April 28, 1928, in Nice, France, and died on June 6, 1962, in Paris, France. Find a selection of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.
- How do I pronounce Yves Klein?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Yves Klein, say "eev kline." "Yves" sounds like the traditionally feminine name "Eve," but is actually a French boy's name that means "yew wood." Yves Klein was an artist who lived from 1928 to 1962. Shop a variety of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.
- Where can I see Yves Klein?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the U.S., you can see Yves Klein art at a number of museums. They include the Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York; the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in San Francisco, California; and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Yves Klein art.
- Why is Yves Klein important?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yves Klein is important because of the breakthroughs he made with his art and the influence he had on contemporary artists. His use of a single shade of ultramarine blue redefined abstract art, and many conceptual artists drew inspiration from his performance paintings. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Yves Klein art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The general public responded to Yves Klein with confusion and shock. His monochrome paintings led some to debate just what art was, and his performance paintings were controversial due to his use of naked women. Find a range of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Yves Klein is considered a contemporary artist depends on the definition of the term. This is because he died in 1962. Some historians classify any artist active after 1950 as contemporary, while some place the start of the contemporary period in the 1970s or 80s. Shop a selection of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To Yves Klein, blue meant the sky and sea. He explained that both of these parts of nature are difficult for humans to comprehend. As a result, he believed the color to be the most abstract. Shop a range of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.
- What color is Yves Klein blue?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yves Klein blue is a deep ultramarine blue color. The artist Yves Klein trademarked the color in 1957. Its technical name is International Klein Blue or IKB, and you can see it in many of Klein's paintings, including Blue Monochrome. Shop a collection of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Paint pigments are what's inside the Yves Klein table. To create the table, the designer sprinkled the pigments over a wood base. Although he died before he could frame the table in glass, the project was later finished under the supervision of his widow. You'll find a selection of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yves Klein painted one abstract composition entitled Blue Monochrome. It is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York. Klein did produce more than 200 monochromatic blue compositions . Other examples include IKB 79 at the Tate Modern in London, United Kingdom, and IKB 3 at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, France.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022During his painting performances, Yves Klein used naked women in place of paintbrushes. While he produced art in front of an audience, he played “Klein's Monotone Symphony.” It was just one note played repeatedly for 20 minutes before a 20-minute period of silence. You'll find a selection of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.