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The subject of the next exhibition at the Hotel Caumont which starts in October has been announced.  The clue is in the colour.

It is a new look at the work of the internationally famous French artist Yves Klein. He is best known for his love of an intense shade of blue which was marketed as IKB, International Klein Bleu.  He painted for 8 years and knew great success, but his life was sadly cut short in 1962 when he died aged just 34.

‘Yves Klein, Intime’ focuses not so much on the spectacular canvases to be seen in major museums, but rather on the man himself: we will learn about his family, his friendship circle of other artists and his work-locations.  We will also find out more about his nude models, whom he slathered in blue paint and rolled on to his canvases.  Not sure though if these human paintbrushes have recorded their thoughts – let’s hope so.

Sixty works will be on show at the exhibition which runs 28 October 2022 – 26 March 2023.

Good article here with lovely illustrations: https://blog.artsper.com/en/a-closer-look/10-things-to-know-about-yves-klein/