Conservator Jackie Wilson of Wilson Conservation, Brooklyn, NY, was recently onsite at KAM to conserve an Yves Klein sculpture in the permanent collection, Venus Bleue, 1962/1982. Based upon research regarding International Klein Blue pigment and the artist's process, Wilson was able to repair abrasions to the velvet-like surface of the sculpture.
Yves Klein
Venus Bleue, 1962/1982
International Klein Blue pigment and synthetic resin on plaster
1984-26-1
Photo: Kathryn Koca Polite
Funding for this project was provided by the Travis B. Poole and Robert B. Smith Conservation and Preservation Fund.
Note: Venus Bleue is on display in the Spring 2015 exhibition Versions and Revisions.