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Artworks
Yves Klein
Table Monogold , 1961/19633,000 sheets of gold leaf, glass, plexiglass, wood, and steel14 1/4 x 49 1/4 x 39 1/4 in
36.2 x 125.1 x 99.7 cmUnknown edition sizeSeries: TablesCopyright The ArtistYves Klein's Table Monogold is a remarkable piece of functional art that exemplifies his innovative use of gold leaf and his ability to blend art with everyday objects. Created in...Yves Klein's Table Monogold is a remarkable piece of functional art that exemplifies his innovative use of gold leaf and his ability to blend art with everyday objects. Created in the early 1960s, this table is part of Klein's Monogold series, characterized by the application of delicate gold leaf. The table combines minimalist design with luxurious materials, resulting in a piece that is both visually stunning and conceptually profound.
The Table Monogold features a simple, elegant structure, with a clear glass top. Beneath the glass, the table's surface is meticulously covered in gold leaf, creating a radiant, shimmering effect. The glass top protects the fragile gold leaf while allowing its luminous quality to be fully appreciated. This interplay of transparency and opulence invites viewers to reflect on the contrast between the physical materials and the ethereal beauty they evoke.
Klein's use of gold leaf in the Table Monogold reflects his fascination with the spiritual and immaterial dimensions of art. Gold, historically associated with divinity and eternity, symbolizes purity and transcendence in Klein's work. By incorporating gold into a functional object like a table, Klein blurred the boundaries between art and utility, encouraging a dialogue about the role of art in daily life and its potential to elevate ordinary experiences.
Table Monogold stands as a testament to Yves Klein's visionary approach to art and design. Celebrated for its bold use of precious materials and its seamless integration of artistic and practical elements, the piece continues to inspire and captivate. Today, Table Monogold exemplifies Klein's enduring legacy as an artist who redefined the relationship between aesthetics, function, and meaning in the modern era.
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