Born in Warsaw, Poland in 1921, he arrived with his family in France in 1925.

Ladislas Kijno was a leader in the technique of crumpling canvases in the 1970s. He was also known for his abstract expressionism, particularly in his masterpiece with white highlights. Kijno was fascinated by sacred and magical rites and believed that he and other artists were like wizards, inviting viewers to enter into a ritual dance

Ladislas Kijno pioneered the technique of crumpling canvases and became its leader in the 1970s. Fascinated by the sacred and magical rites, he confides: "Like Tàpies, I'm into mental speleology. Starting from man's primitive forms, I set out to discover a new world. We're like sorcerers. The spectator must enter into this ritual dance.