About the artwork
This piece is a brooch created in 2001 from an original drawing by Yves Klein in 1956. It depicts a stylized, voluminous female silhouette covered in the artist's emblematic IKB (International Klein Blue) pigment. The form stands out against a gilded bronze plate, itself presented in an elegant Plexiglas case. The work plays on the contrast between velvety matte blue and brilliant gold, evoking both a sacred and sensual dimension.With this edition, Yves Klein celebrates the female body as a receptacle of sensitivity and vital energy. The choice of a miniature, precious format places this sculpture in the register of the fetish object, extending Klein's reflections on the spirituality of art. This piece is also a variation on Klein's famous Anthropometries, in which the female body becomes a brush and an imprint.
Expert opinion
This work positions itself within a dialogue between contemporary art and historical avant-garde movements, specifically referencing Yves Klein's iconic "Petite Vénus Bleue" sculptures and his invention of International Klein Blue. By applying IKB pigment to a gilded bronze form, the artist engages with themes of appropriation and homage, reinterpreting a significant art historical motif through a contemporary lens. The edition size of 500 pieces makes it accessible to a broader collector base, typical of works by artists with a strong street art and design background. The market for works that bridge street art aesthetics with established art historical references often attracts collectors interested in both contemporary culture and conceptual art. The use of IKB, a material with its own artistic legacy, adds a layer of conceptual depth to the piece, potentially appealing to collectors who value such intertextual connections. The market performance of such editions is generally stable, supported by the artist's brand recognition and the historical resonance of the materials.
About the artist
Born in Nice in 1928, Yves Klein lived and worked in France until his death in 1962. In 1954, he turned definitively to art and began his "Monochrome Adventure". Driven by the idea of "liberating color from the prison of line", Yves Klein turned to monochromy as the only way of painting that allowed him to "see what the absolute had in visible form". Favoring the expression of sensibility over figuration in form, Yves Klein goes beyond all artistic representation and sees the work of art as the trace of the artist's communication with the world. Invisible reality becomes visible. His works are "the ashes of his art". His blue, patented as International Klein Blue, becomes a trademark and a vehicle for pure sensation. His works have been exhibited in major international institutions such as the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris (2020-2021), Blenheim Palace in the UK (2018), the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C. (2010) and the Centre Pompidou in Paris (2006-2007).
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