Step into the French Riviera: Coventry Street

Venture to Coventry St and step inside the first installation on the Step Into the French Riviera trail, inspired by the work of French artist Yves Klein (1928–1962).

Klein is renowned for his distinctive International Klein Blue, a vivid ultramarine that became one of the defining artistic signatures of the twentieth century. His fascination with the colour was deeply connected to the French Riviera, where he grew up surrounded by the intense, unclouded blue of the Mediterranean sea and sky.

Inspired by ANT 84 (1960), this immersive installation brings Klein’s extraordinary use of colour to the streets of London, inviting you to experience a little of the Riviera through one of art history’s most recognisable shades.

📍 Location: Coventry St
🎟️ Free to attend

Yves Klein, ANT 84, 1960.
Pure pigment and synthetic resin on paper mounted on canvas. 155 x 359 cm. Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art
Contemporain (MAMAC) - Ville de Nice. © 2026 Succession
Yves Klein c/o ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London

The artwork featured above has been used as inspiration for the installation only and and cannot be found at the location stated on this page. Purchase tickets to see it in Painting the French Riviera at The Royal Academy of Arts here.