“Dubbed as a Knight of the Order of Saint Sebastian, I espoused the cause of pure colour, which has been invaded by guile, occupied and oppressed in cowardly fashion by line and its manifestation; drawing in Art. I aimed to defend and deliver it, and lead it to triumph and final glory.”

—  Yves Klein

In 1956; p. 27
before 1960, "Yves Klein, 1928 – 1962, Selected Writings"

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