Artwork, 1959

Untitled Blue Sponge Relief

Artwork, 1959

Untitled Blue Sponge Sculpture

Artwork, 1959

Lecteur I.K.B élégant [Elegant I.K.B Reader]

Artwork, 1959

Untitled blue Sponge Relief

Document, 1959

Invitation for the exhibition "Bas-reliefs in a sponge forest"

Exhibition, 15 juin 1959 - 30 juin 1959

Bas-reliefs dans une forêt d'éponges

Galerie Iris Clert, Paris, France

"Sponge sculptures – It was also on this occasion that I discovered sponges. While working on my paintings in my studio, I sometimes used sponges. Evidently, they very quickly turned blue! One day I perceived the beauty of blue in the sponge; this working tool all of a sudden became a primary medium for me. The sponge has that extraordinary capacity to absorb and become impregnated with...

Book, 2005, Pepe Karmel

Yves Klein: A Career Survey

In 2005, L&M Arts was pleased to present a career survey of Yves Klein. The exhibition was composed of thirty-two works including his best known images: sponge reliefs, monochromes, fire paintings, anthropometries ad planetary reliefs. L&M Arts has recently secured the estate of Yves Klein as well.