Untitled Blue Monochrome (c.1959) by Yves Klein

Untitled Blue Monochrome - Yves Klein - c.1959

Artwork Information

TitleUntitled Blue Monochrome
ArtistYves Klein
Datec.1959
Dimensions40.6 x 40.6 cm
Art MovementMinimalism

About Untitled Blue Monochrome

The artwork, titled “Untitled Blue Monochrome,” was created by Yves Klein around the year 1959. It is associated with the Minimalism art movement and belongs to Klein’s series of monochrome works. The piece is abstract in genre and measures 40.6 by 40.6 centimeters.

“Untitled Blue Monochrome” is a quintessential example of Yves Klein’s exploration of pure color. The entire surface of the artwork is dominated by a richly textured, deep blue hue, devoid of any figurative elements or distinguishable forms. The intensity of the blue pigment, an iconic shade known as International Klein Blue (IKB), creates a sense of infinite depth and evokes a meditative response from the viewer. The texture of the artwork’s surface adds to its visual complexity, inviting the observer to ponder the relationship between color and form. Through this simple yet profound piece, Klein challenges traditional notions of painting, emphasizing color as an autonomous entity.

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