Overcoming the Problems of Art: The Writings of Yves Klein

by Yves Klein, Klaus Ottmann (Editor)

The first complete collection of the writings of the visionary French conceptual artist Yves Klein (1928–1962) published in English translation.

Genres: Art, Art History

232 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2007

About the author

Yves Klein was a French artist and is considered an important figure in post-war European art.

Reviews

[lindy]

Like breaking into your intellectual-crush's bedroom to read his diary and see what his t-shirts smell like.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Klein is inspiring in his commitment to the VOID. This book, as a collection of his writings and speeches, should not be read cover to cover unless you prefer for things to be asserted in constant repetition. The Rosicrucian ideal of surpassing physical presence and his rejection of ownership are pretty rad and interesting. His work is so beautiful, and it benefits from conceptual explications.

I am still unsure of his sanity.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite artists. Most of it is like a journal about his concepts and exhibited work. It's been a couple years but I find that I can flip it open randomly and still get sucked into 'the void'. His passion and magnetism is always inspirational.

[Paulfeyertag · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Problematics", not "Problems" ...