Klein Blue

Klein blueKlein blue The very-blue picture at left is a painting by Yves Klein, who invented and patented a colour of blue callled International Klein Blue.

Although this work is from the Guggenheim museum, there is a similar painting at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Stebila greenStebila green When I saw the piece live, I was astonished at just how blue, how stunningly blue, it really is. Some may not think that a monochromatic canvas should be considered art, but I found it to be inspired. As a result, I present to you the following exclusive world premier work, which I have entitled International Stebila Yellow (I’m still working on the title):


Comment by Shannon

I think patenting colours is pretty sketchy.


Comment by Matt D

Uh, dude, maybe you should call it “International Stebila What Yellow Looks Like In A Lightless Room” because, dude, all I see is black.

Mostly National Red Ducharme


Comment by jac

DUDE its so like arty DUDE


Comment by Devin Moore

IKB is pretty nice, but your yellow needs more research. The thing about Klein is that he’s a great painter as well. If you want to spend the $7000 to patent your yellow, go for it, but I’d bet that PANTONE already has your yellow patented.


Comment by Jakus

Saw the painting at the tate Modern in London, UK. I generally think that most modern art is crap but the IKB painting is brilliant. The above scan does not do it justice. If you were to combine the light from a UV bulb with the blue reflected off the carribbean sea you might get some idea of the energy… Need to go to the corner store, my funny farm cigs are running out.