International Klein Blue
- Date
- 1960 · confidence high
- Place
- Paris, France
- Credited to
- Yves Klein
- Field
- Matter & energy
What it is
A deep ultramarine blue formulated by artist Yves Klein with a synthetic resin binder that preserves the purity of the pigment powder; patented in 1960.
What it led to
- visual identity of Klein's monochrome work
- influence on later minimalist and conceptual art
- use of color as an autonomous artistic material
- reference point in design and fashion for its saturation