Yves Klein
A Pioneer of Immateriality: The Life and Art of Yves Klein Yves Klein, a name synonymous with the vibrant intensity of International Klein Blue (IKB), remains one of the most compelling and innovative figures to emerge from the post-war European art scene. Born in Nice, France, on April 28, 1928, into a family steeped in artistic tradition – his father, Fred Klein, was a figurative painter, while his mother, Marie Raymond, practiced A…
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.
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.
