Yves Klein
Painter

Yves Klein Net Worth

Yves Klein was a French painter and performance art practitioner born on April 28, 1928 in Nice, France. He was a major figure in the Nouveau Realisme movement, which sought to challenge traditional artistic conventions and explore new ways of creating art. His works often featured bold colors and abstract shapes, and he was known for his innovative use of materials and techniques.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 28, 1928
Birth Place Nice, France
Age 92 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 6, 1962 (age 34)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

About

French Painter and performance art practitioner who helped to establish the Nouveau Realisme movement in art.

Before Fame

He created his early performance art masterpiece, "Monotone Symphony," in 1949, at the age of twenty-one.

Trivia

He was known for his monochromatic and photomontage pieces. His famous monochromatic exhibition "Blue Epoch" opened at Milan's Gallery Apollinaire in 1957 and featured a series of identical, blue canvases.

Family Life

He was born in Nice, France, to Artist parents. He had a son named Yves Amu Klein who grew up to create robotic sculptures.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of fellow Artist Willem de Kooning.

Some Yves Klein images

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