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Yves Klein

1928 – 1962

Yves Klein
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Yves Klein

Born 1928 Died 1962 Works span 1946–1962

A Pioneer of Immateriality: The Life and Art of Yves Klein Yves Klein, a name inextricably linked to the mesmerizing depths of International Klein Blue (IKB), remains one of the most profoundly influential and enigmatic figures in post-war European art. Born in Nice, France, on April 28, 1928, into a family steeped in artistic heritage – his father, Fred Klein, was a respected figurative painter, while his mother, Marie Raymond, was a…

35
dated works
3
chapters
1946
first work
1962
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Yves Klein's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Yves Klein's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.