Influenced by his upbringing in Judaism as well as the teachings of the Bauhaus, Yaacov Agam is a pioneer of kinetic art as well as the Op art movement and is often credited with introducing geometric abstraction to his home country of Israel.
Born in Rishon LeZion, Palestine — now part of Israel — the son of a rabbi, Agam found that the spiritual world had a major influence on his art practice, as did the sand dunes he grew up watching as they constantly shifted with the wind. This perpetual movement would inform his work, whereby riveting, prismatic compositions that transform from different perspectives, patterns that generate optical effects and sculptures that move with a passing breeze all reflect the gradual changes in nature.
Agam studied with Israeli painter Mordecai Ardon at the Bezalel School of Art in Jerusalem in the 1940s before traveling to Zurich where he trained with Swiss Expressionist painter Johannes Itten and was inspired by the abstract work of Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky.
One of the innovative techniques Agam developed was the Agamograph, which uses lenticular printing so that multiple images, which are revealed as the viewer moves around the piece, can be seen on a single work. His art has regularly involved the spectator as a participant, whether it’s the 1972–74 room-size kinetic installation he created for the Elysée Palace that’s now in the Centre Pompidou in which a gleaming abstract sculpture is surrounded on all sides by polychromatic lines or it’s public art like the 1986 Fire and Water Fountain in Tel Aviv with circles of vibrant panels that offer varying colors from every angle.
In 2018, the Yaacov Agam Museum of Art opened in Rishon LeZion, showcasing six decades of Agam’s influential work that engages with perception through color, shape and form, from paintings, prints and installations to new experiments in interactive digital art.
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brass, 24 karat gold-plated Menorah comes with original box
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Decorative Brass Menorah by Yaacov Agam A striking decorative menorah by renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam, crafted in brass with 24K gold plating. This collectible piece is signed...
Brass
Modernist Gold Sculpture by Artist Yaakov Agam Edition 1/3
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Yaakov Agam a Gold Kinetic Sculpture. The 5" x 2 1/8" 18k yellow gold movable sculpture in the shape of a deconstructed Star of David. Comes with the origi...
18k Gold, Gold
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Modernist Stainless Steel & Brass Menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist chrome & brass menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica, circa 1990s. The menorah measures 9"W x 2"D x 4.5"H and is signed on the front side. I cannot make out the name; i...
Stainless Steel, Brass
$396 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
Menorah G046 two Coloured Gold Silver Handmade in Spain Tabletop Candlestick
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Menorah was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. We can engrave this piece with your Initials or Logo, makes a beautiful W...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,022 / item
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 5.12 in
Classic Menorah G018 9arms Solid Cast Brass and Aluminum Handmade in Spain
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Menorah was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from ...
Aluminum, Brass
$380
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
60s Mid Century Modern Brutalist K L Hakuli Brass Abstract Art Menorah Israel
By Wainberg Israel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful Artisan made, K. L. Hakuli for Weinberg, Israel Brutalist 9 candle Hanukkah Menorah Piece is off-centered and very abstract with incised v...
Brass
$1,000
H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Steel & Brass Menorah, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Downingtown, PA
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Steel & Brass Menorah, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Circa 1960s This Danish Mid-Century Modern menorah in blackened steel and brass is a design by Svend...
Brass, Steel
$247 / item
H 3.55 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Menorah G048 Abstract Candelabra Cast Brass Gold Coloured Made in Spain
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Menorah was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled materials. Ce...
Brass
Post-Modern Lucite and Brass Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful post-modern lucite and brass menorah, circa 1980s. The piece features a etched lucite base and back with brass candle vessels. The menorah is in very good vintage conditio...
Brass
$759Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Vintage 9 Branch Menorah Jewish Judaica Golden Candle Holders Brass Candelabras
Located in Wembley, GB
We are happy to offer you this brass-hammered menorah. With Hanukkah just a few weeks away, now is the time to treat yourself to a gorgeous new brass menorah. It has a hammered finish that is contemporary and yet classic. So light up your home and the festival with this beauty! Approximate Height: 30 - 35 cm. We sell several of these candle holders through a year, and because these items are unique individual handcrafted, they would have slight differences in each one. Vintage Style Brass 9-Branch Menorah, Israel Hanukkah Candelabrum, Jewish Candle Holder, Judaica Collectible. A menorah is a multibranched candelabra that is an important symbol in Judaism and has been used in religious rituals since ancient times. The word "menorah" means "lamp" in Hebrew. The traditional menorah has seven branches, while the Hanukkiah, which is used for Hanukkah, has 9 branches. A brutalist menorah is a type of menorah, a Jewish ceremonial art piece that symbolizes many things, including the creation of the world, the branches of human knowledge, and the miracle of light: The Temple menorah The seven-branched menorah was originally found in the wilderness sanctuary and later in the Temple in Jerusalem. The seven lamps represent the branches of human knowledge, and the central lamp represents the light of God. The menorah also symbolizes the creation of the world in seven days, with the central light representing the Sabbath. Ideal as Jewish home décor, Judaica display, Hanukkah decoration, vintage brass ornament...
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Carmelo Cappello Bronze Kinetic Sculpture, Signed, Numbered, Dated
By Carmelo Cappello
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional style sculpture for the well known Italian artist Carmelo Cappello. This is signed and dated 37/99 and 1978. The work shows patina of age and the work seats lose on the b...
Bronze, Brass
Betty Gold abstract geometric wood and gold leaf modern sculpture .
By Betty Gold 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract geometric wood leaf sculpture, by the well known Texas/California artist Betty Gold.Signed and numbered 10/15 in black ink.
Gold Leaf
American Art Deco candelabra chrome glass attributed to James Amster .
By James Amster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing Art Deco Design . There are many pieces of this designer in museums and high end showrooms and shops .unsigned.
Chrome
Arthur Secunda Acrylic Sculpture Title "Life" Signed, Numbered, 12/20
By Arthur Secunda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sculpture celebrating " Life" by the well known artist Arthur Second. This piece has a dedication under base as shown .Is signed and numbe...
Acrylic
Baruch Saktsier bronze signed and numbered 4/9
By Baruch Saktsier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important Russian/ Israel, Judaica artist,Baruch Saktsier.
Bronze
Baruch Saktsier bronze signed
By Baruch Saktsier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great work for the Russian /Israel artist Baruch Saktsier.
Bronze
