To celebrate the artist behind the hue, we're sharing a few of our favorite modern finds that showcase Yves Klein?s awe-inspiring shade.

In 1928, iconic French artist Yves Klein was born in Nice. The leader of the Nouveau Réalisme art movement and a pioneer of minimalism and performance art, Klein?s work transcended traditional forms of artistic expression, capturing feelings over form. His contributions to the art world are immortalized through his seminal monochromatic paintings and most popularly, through his signature shade of ultramarine blue famously dubbed ?International Klein Blue? or ?Yves Klein Blue.? The artists? bold, bluer-than-blue shade captures what historically couldn?t be expressed ? a powerful feeling of infinity. Today, International Klein Blue is beloved worldwide for its mesmerizing depth and intensity. The color is a fixture in the design world too, appearing on everything from planters and glassware to knitted goods and stationery. To celebrate the artist behind the hue, we’re sharing a few of our favorite modern finds that showcase Yves Klein?s awe-inspiring shade.
Small Summer In Lago Di Garda Candle in Indigo by Noka.Design
This sculpted candle by Noka.Design is an easy way to sprinkle Yves Klein Blue into the details of your home decor. Handmade using a blend of dyed vegetable-based waxes, the Lago Di Garda Candle has a one-of-a-kind, modern shape that lends the artists? statement color and visual impact to any spot in the house...