Yves Klein

Yves Klein was a French artist known for his innovative use of color, particularly his signature "International Klein Blue," a vibrant, deep blue hue. He pioneered performance art and created pieces that emphasized immersive experiences and the spiritual qualities of color. Klein often used techniques like painting with sponges, creating monochromatic canvases, and performing public demonstrations to explore the relationships between space, color, and perception. His work challenged traditional art boundaries, blending painting, performance, and conceptual ideas to provoke thought about perception, spirituality, and the essence of artistic expression.