The artwork named “Nike Big” by the artist Yves Klein is a sculpture that falls under the Nouveau Réalisme art movement. It is part of the “Multiples” series.
The artwork features a headless and armless figure with wings, evocative of the ancient Greek statue “Winged Victory of Samothrace.” The sculpture is distinguished by its striking ultramarine blue hue, a color famously developed by Klein, known as International Klein Blue (IKB). This vivid, monochromatic treatment not only emphasizes the form and texture of the figure but also transforms it into a modern icon, embodying Klein’s innovative approach to art and color. Through its vibrant blue surface, the artwork exemplifies the artist’s fascination with the immaterial and the infinite.
