{"title":"Yves Klein","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"untitled-monogold-yves-klein","title":"Untitled Monogold - Yves Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA textured, shimmering surface dominated by gold tones, 'Untitled Monogold' by Yves Klein invites contemplation on the nature of colour, surface, and the sublime.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYves Klein, a French artist born in 1928, is best known for his work in Nouveau Réalisme. He explored colour theory and monochrome painting. Klein sought to evoke a sense of spirituality and the infinite through his art. He is particularly known for his use of a specific shade of blue, which he patented as International Klein Blue (IKB). However, he also worked with other colours, including gold, as seen in this work. 'Untitled Monogold' presents a textured, shimmering surface dominated by gold tones. The surface appears uneven, with subtle variations in tone and texture that catch the light. The overall effect is one of opulence and sensory experience. The work invites contemplation on the nature of colour, surface, and the sublime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rites-of-lilith-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRites of Lilith - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heiner-friedrich-gerhard-richter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHeiner Friedrich - Gerhard Richter — Gerhard Richter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yves Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563534033231,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563539865935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563539898703,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563539931471,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563539964239,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563539997007,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563540029775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563540062543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563540095311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563540128079,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563540160847,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563540193615,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_2c30fdf5-2fc6-4d9e-b183-097586084572.jpg?v=1777265955"},{"product_id":"untitled-yellow-monochrome-yves-klein","title":"Untitled Yellow Monochrome - Yves Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pure field of yellow, this monochrome painting by Yves Klein exemplifies his exploration of colour as a subject in itself. The textured surface invites contemplation of colour's expressive potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYves Klein, a French artist born in 1928, is best known for his contributions to post-war European art, particularly his exploration of monochrome painting. Klein sought to liberate colour from representational forms, believing that colour itself could be the subject of art. He famously developed his own ultramarine pigment, International Klein Blue (IKB), but also experimented with other colours, including gold and pink. This 'Untitled Yellow Monochrome' exemplifies Klein's interest in the expressive potential of a single colour field. The work consists of a uniformly painted yellow surface, devoid of any representational imagery or compositional elements. The texture of the paint is subtly visible, adding a tactile dimension to the visual experience. Klein's monochrome paintings invite viewers to contemplate the essence of colour and its capacity to evoke emotion and thought, moving beyond traditional artistic conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/city-with-the-three-domes-paul-klee\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCity with the Three Domes - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-joy-of-life-robert-delaunay\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Joy of Life - Robert Delaunay — Robert Delaunay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yves Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563537768783,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563541078351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57563541111119,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563541143887,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563541176655,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563541209423,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563541242191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563541274959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563541307727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563541340495,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563541373263,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563541406031,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_dfb59e05-c0ac-4531-a385-84c7f719753a.jpg?v=1777248864"},{"product_id":"untitled-blue-plate-assiette-bleue-yves-klein","title":"Untitled Blue Plate (Assiette Bleue) - Yves Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ceramic plate finished in International Klein Blue, representing the artist's exploration of pure colour and the void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis work features a ceramic plate coated in International Klein Blue (IKB). Yves Klein developed this specific ultramarine pigment in collaboration with chemists to maintain the intensity of the colour without the dulling effect of traditional binders. By applying this pigment to a functional object, Klein removed the plate from its domestic context and transformed it into a vehicle for pure colour.\n\nKlein sought to liberate art from the constraints of representation. He believed that colour, in its purest state, possessed a spiritual quality that could transcend the physical world. The application of IKB to the surface of the plate creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer into a field of saturated blue. The texture of the pigment remains visible, providing a tactile quality that contrasts with the flatness of the colour field.\n\nThis piece is part of a series of objects Klein produced during the late 1950s. By using everyday items, he explored the boundaries between art and life. The plate functions as a physical manifestation of his philosophy, where the object itself becomes secondary to the sensory experience of the colour. The absence of brushstrokes or compositional elements forces the viewer to confront the colour directly. This approach was central to his exhibitions, where he often presented empty spaces or monochromatic surfaces to encourage a meditative state. The work remains a clear example of his pursuit of the void and his desire to capture the infinite through the medium of paint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872846324047,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872846979407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872847012175,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Blue-Plate-Assiette-Bleue-_Poster_CompositorV1_1780880048613.jpg?v=1780886548"},{"product_id":"fire-painting-f-100-yves-klein","title":"Fire Painting (F 100) - Yves Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking conceptual work by Yves Klein, documenting the elemental power of fire through scorched patterns on cardboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYves Klein, a central figure in post-war European art, produced his series of Fire Paintings during the final years of his career. This specific work, often associated with the F 100 series, demonstrates his interest in the elemental forces of nature. Klein utilised a flame thrower to scorch the surface of cardboard, creating marks that record the physical presence of fire. The resulting patterns are not merely decorative, but act as a trace of the energy and heat generated during the creative process.\n\nThe visual composition relies on a grid-like arrangement of scorched marks, which contrasts with the organic, unpredictable nature of the flames themselves. By using fire as a medium, Klein moved away from traditional brushwork, seeking to capture the invisible energy of the universe. This approach aligns with his broader conceptual goals, which often involved the dematerialisation of the art object. The charred textures and the interplay between light and shadow on the surface provide a tactile quality that is characteristic of his later experiments.\n\nKlein's work with fire was conducted at the Gaz de France testing centre, where he could control the intensity of the flames to achieve specific effects. The process required a balance between technical precision and the chaotic behaviour of fire. This piece reflects his desire to move beyond the limitations of paint, instead using the destructive and transformative power of heat to create a permanent record of an ephemeral event. The stark contrast between the burnt areas and the untouched surface creates a visual rhythm that draws the viewer into the physical reality of the material. This print captures the stark, monochromatic aesthetic that defined much of Klein's output, offering a direct engagement with his radical approach to artistic production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849666383,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879990993231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879991025999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879991058767,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879991091535,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fire-Painting-F-100-_Poster_CompositorV1_1780880419789.jpg?v=1780969329"},{"product_id":"re-11-yves-klein","title":"RE 11 - Yves Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking example of Yves Klein's Relief Éponges series, featuring natural sea sponges saturated in his signature International Klein Blue pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRE 11 belongs to the series of Relief Éponges (Sponge Reliefs) created by Yves Klein around 1960. This work features the artist's signature International Klein Blue (IKB), a pigment he developed to achieve a specific saturation and matte finish. By suspending the pigment in a synthetic resin, Klein ensured the colour remained uniform across the surface, free from the reflective qualities of traditional oil binders.\n\nThe composition incorporates natural sea sponges, which are fixed to a board and coated in the same intense blue pigment. These organic forms create a physical relief, casting shadows that shift depending on the light source. The sponges act as both a sculptural element and a surface for the paint, absorbing the colour to create a texture that contrasts with the flat, monochrome background. \n\nKlein viewed these sponges as living entities that had absorbed the blue of the sea. By mounting them onto a panel, he transformed them into objects of contemplation. The work avoids representational imagery, focusing instead on the sensory experience of colour and the physical presence of the material. The arrangement of the sponges across the square format suggests a deliberate, yet seemingly random, distribution. This piece reflects the artist's interest in the immaterial and the void, concepts he explored throughout his career. The use of the sponge allows for a dialogue between the natural world and the artificiality of the pigment, creating a tension between the object and the colour that defines it. As a piece of Nouveau Réalisme, it challenges traditional notions of painting by incorporating three-dimensional found objects into the pictorial space, inviting the viewer to engage with the work as a physical encounter rather than a window into a scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872908222799,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872908714319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872908747087,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/RE-11_Poster_CompositorV1_1780881624081.jpg?v=1780890876"},{"product_id":"resonance-yves-klein","title":"Resonance - Yves Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking monochrome study in gold leaf by Yves Klein, exploring the interplay of light, texture, and pure material presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYves Klein, a central figure in post-war European art, is widely recognised for his exploration of pure colour and the immaterial. While he is most famous for his signature International Klein Blue, his work with gold leaf represents a different facet of his pursuit of the absolute. Resonance is a prime example of his monochrome investigations, where the physical surface of the panel is transformed through the application of gold leaf.\n\nThe work presents a uniform, metallic surface that interacts with the ambient light of its environment. Rather than acting as a static object, the piece changes appearance depending on the viewer's position and the angle of illumination. The subtle, circular indentations across the surface create a rhythmic, tactile quality that breaks the flatness of the gold. These marks suggest a physical interaction with the material, grounding the ethereal nature of the gold in a tangible, human gesture.\n\nKlein viewed his monochrome works as open windows into a realm of pure sensibility. By removing traditional representational elements, he invited the viewer to engage directly with the medium itself. The gold, historically associated with religious icons and spiritual transcendence, is here repurposed within a contemporary context. It functions as a mirror, reflecting the space and the observer, thereby collapsing the distance between the art object and the world. This piece demonstrates Klein's interest in the metaphysical properties of materials and his desire to move beyond the limitations of traditional painting. The result is a work that demands quiet contemplation, offering a meditative experience through its singular, luminous presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913716474191,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913718341967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913718374735,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Resonance_Poster_CompositorV1_1781399406345.jpg?v=1781408312"},{"product_id":"expression-of-the-universe-of-the-color-lead-orange-yves-klein","title":"Expression of the Universe of the Color Lead Orange - Yves Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking monochrome work by Yves Klein, featuring a singular, saturated field of orange pigment that explores the sensory power of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYves Klein, a central figure in post-war European art, sought to liberate colour from the constraints of form and representation. This work, part of his monochrome series, presents a singular, saturated field of orange pigment. By removing traditional compositional elements, Klein invites the viewer to engage directly with the physical presence of the colour itself. The work functions as an object, rather than a window into a depicted scene.\n\nDuring the late 1950s, Klein explored the sensory and spiritual potential of specific hues. While he is most associated with his signature International Klein Blue, his investigations extended to other primary and secondary colours. This piece demonstrates his interest in the atmospheric quality of pigment. The application of paint is uniform, creating a surface that absorbs and reflects light in a consistent manner. The absence of brushwork or texture directs attention to the hue as a total experience.\n\nKlein viewed these monochromatic surfaces as portals to an immaterial reality. He believed that colour possessed a life of its own, independent of the artist's hand. By presenting a flat, unmodulated surface, he removed the subjective interference of the painter. The work remains a study in reduction, stripping away narrative and symbolism to leave only the raw impact of the orange tone. It is a direct confrontation with the viewer, demanding a response based solely on the perception of light and colour. This approach influenced the development of minimalism and conceptual art in the decades that followed, as artists continued to question the necessity of traditional artistic techniques and subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913719095631,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913719980367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913720013135,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Expression-of-the-Universe-of-the-Color-Lead-Orange_Poster_CompositorV1_1781399647976.jpg?v=1781408446"},{"product_id":"untitled-anthropometry-ant-yves-klein","title":"Untitled Anthropometry (ANT) - Yves Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking example of Yves Klein's Anthropometry series, featuring human body imprints in his signature International Klein Blue pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to the Anthropometry series, a project initiated by Yves Klein in 1960. Klein moved away from traditional brushwork, choosing instead to use human models as living brushes. He coated these models in his signature International Klein Blue (IKB) pigment and directed them to press their bodies against large sheets of paper. The resulting imprints capture the physical presence of the human form through direct contact, rather than through representational depiction.\n\nThe composition features ghostly, white silhouettes against a saturated blue field. The edges of the figures are blurred, suggesting movement and the ephemeral nature of the performance. Klein viewed these sessions as public spectacles, often accompanied by his Monotone Symphony, which consisted of a single continuous chord played for twenty minutes. By removing his own hand from the act of painting, Klein sought to detach the art object from the artist's personal ego.\n\nThis specific piece demonstrates the tension between the controlled application of pigment and the unpredictable nature of the body's interaction with the surface. The blue hue is intense, absorbing light and creating a sense of depth that contrasts with the flat, white negative space of the figures. The work functions as a record of a performance, preserving the energy and physical trace of the models involved. It remains a primary example of Klein's interest in the immaterial and his desire to capture the essence of life through unconventional methods. The lack of traditional framing or perspective forces the viewer to engage with the raw materiality of the pigment and the stark outlines of the human shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yves Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913722339663,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913723060559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913723093327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Anthropometry-ANT-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781400011600.jpg?v=1781408895"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/yves-klein.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}