
20th century French visual artist (1928–1962)
1928 — 1962
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Profession
20th century French visual artist (1928–1962)
Born
April 28, 1928
Died
1962 (age ~34)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
composer, artist, painter
1928
Born in Nice (1928-04-28)
1962
Died in Paris
About
Yves Klein was a French artist and an important figure in post-war European art. He was a leading member of the French artistic movement of Nouveau réalisme, founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany. Klein was a pioneer in the development of performance art, and is seen as an inspiration to and as a forerunner of minimal art, as well as pop art. He developed and used International Klein Blue.
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Yves Klein was a French artist and an important figure in post-war European art. He was a leading member of the French artistic movement of Nouveau réalisme, founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany. Klein was a pioneer in the development of performance art, and is seen as an inspiration to and
The name Yves means "A male given name from French". It is of French origin.
Yves Klein was born on April 28, 1928.
Yves Klein died in 1962, at approximately 34 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French
The name Yves is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Yves
Yves — April 28, 1928
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
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— someone far away
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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