Agam is the originator of the kinetic art movement. Research 1,657 yaacov agam prices and auction results in art. Messer introduction to agam s visual kinetism giulio carlo argan densities of the immaterial. Oct 26, 2011 there are currently no items available for purchase in this department. Click on artists name to your left for a complete listing. The size of an artwork is very often a factor in its value. He sees the city as a significant inspiration for his work. Prices at auctions for printmultiple artworks by yaacov agam.
Torah book polymorph sculpture 1992 11 in sculpture. Yaacov agam is an israeli artist best known for his pioneering of kinetic art. The art of yaacov agam meet standard by using one realistic, one abstract and one nonobjective piece. Get the best deals on yaacov agam art paintings when you shop the largest online selection at. The year the work was painted is relevant as well, as many artists have their peak most valuable periods. Marc scheps, former director of the tel aviv museum of art and the ludwig museum, cologne. As the leader in custom manufactured aluminum products serving the trade show, events and retail markets, we combine a highly skilled team with the best equipped plant in the industry to deliver innovative solutions with unmatched turnaround times. Choose your favorite yaacov agam designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. The artists market and biography, and their works prices and indices. Yaacov agam is one of over 100 world renowned artists available through herndon fine art. His father, yehoshua gibstein, was a rabbi and a kabbalist.
May 11, 1928, born yaacov gibstein, has been and continues to be a leading israeli artist. This 1989 print was created for the tel aviv museum of art, based on agam s 1970 oil on aluminum work titled, pace of time. Hence, the jain religion does not have one sacred book like the bible or koran, but it has many books complied by many followers. If you are looking for a particular piece by yaacov agam, tell us what it. Yaacov agam is one of the very few living israeli artists who have attained international status he is the only israeli artist included in h. Yaacov agam 1928 israel is an artist born in 1928 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a sculpturevolume sold in 1983, at briest, and the most recent auction result is a printmultiple sold in 2020. See available prints and multiples, sculpture, and paintings for sale and learn about the artist. His works transcend traditional artistic boundaries, propelling him into the forefront of a new art aesthetic. Aug 03, 2017 collectors who want to add the fourth dimension to their collection can acquire the artwork of kinetic artist yaacov agam during the 2017 summer sale agam is often referred to as one of the fathers of kinetic art for his revolutionary inclusion of the fourth dimension of time into art. Yaacov agam has had two major retrospectives of his art. We just dont publish books, we do lot more to them. Yaacov agam was born yaakov gibstein in rishon lezion, then mandate palestine.
Art critics and art historians in museums and institutions throughout the world have acclaimed him for his inventive, talented genius, bestowing upon. Based in new york city, ron agam is an artist creating diverse, innovative works characterized by shapes, color, and lucid design. Yaacov agam art for sale value guide heritage auctions. Agam has become one of the most influential modern artists since his first solo exhibition in 1953. Useful to establishing provenance, or history of an artwork include. Browse yaacov agam catalogue raisonnes online yaccov agam is a truly unique, creative force in the world of art. Agam was born in 1928 a son of a rabbi of rishon lezion israel, who devoted his.
Middle school students were introduced to the work of artist yaacov agam through a teachermade powerpoint presentation. He encourages viewers to reflect on artistic creation and the spiritual values of society through transformative art. If an artwork contains quintessential details, it may be more valuable. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. As a sculptor and experimental artist, he is most wellknown for his influence on optical and kinetic art, both of which stress change and movement. Make offer yaacov agam 3d polymorph covered hardback book the agam torah. Yaacov agam born 1928 is best known for his optical and kinetic art. Whether you are interested in buying or selling fine art from yaacov agam, or any of these other fabulous artists we are your source.
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The full version of the article is available only if you follow this link. Agam trained at the bezalel academy of art and design in jerusalem, before moving to zurich, switzerland in 1949, where he studied under johannes itten 18881967 at the kunstgewerbe schule, and was also. The son of an orthodox rabbi, agam first trained as an artist in jerusalem, going on to combine formalist art with kabbalistic mysticism, and he is credited with introducing. Focusing on artwork which moves or appears to move, students were challenged to develop their own piece of visually kinetic artwork. Aluminumbased wholesale exhibit manufacturing agam group. Arnasons voluminous history of modern art and in the recent dictionary of art and artists, edited by sir david piper. All yaacov agam artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. But the work of agam is also there to provide us joy. Collectors who want to add the fourth dimension to their collection can acquire the artwork of kinetic artist yaacov agam during the 2017 summer sale agam is often referred to as one of the fathers of kinetic art for his revolutionary. Shop for yaacov agam art from the worlds greatest living artists.
He studied at the bezalel academy of art and design in jerusalem before moving to switzerland, where he attended the kunstgewerbe schule. Stay in the loop with free email updates on your favorite artists. Yaacov agam paintings for sale yaacov agam art value price. This is not to say that his works do not have aesthetic antecedents and points of reference in art history, or, that the artist creates in a vacuum, uninfluenced by art that preceded him and the contemporary art of his time, or, that similarities and comparisons cannot be drawn between agams works and those of other. Agam was born in 1928 a son of a rabbi of rishon lezion israel, who devoted his life to the study of jewish religious matters and wrote books. Seek an artwork by yaacov agam we match people seeking work with people selling work. Messer introduction to agams visual kinetism giulio carlo argan densities of the immaterial. Make offer ask question add to watchlist follow artist. Search an artist andor an artwork my artists auction results for yaacov agam in printmultiple to access yaacov agams auction records, you need to log in and have a subscription. His father, yehoshua gibstein, was a rabbi and a kabbalist agam trained at the bezalel academy of art and design in jerusalem, before moving to zurich, switzerland in 1949, where he studied under johannes itten 18881967 at the kunstgewerbe schule, and was also influenced by the painter and sculptor. Knowing the lineage of ownership and exhibition history can add to the value of your artwork.
Yaacov agam is an israeliborn sculptor and experimental artist who has lived in paris. Lord mahavirs preaching was methodically compiled by his followers into many texts. A wonderful edition to any home, this book is 480 pages with 653 illustrations including 248 full color plates by the father of kinetic art. Encyclopedia britannica complete article on yaacov agam note.
Yaacov agam israeli, 1928 suite 3 the complete set of 3 prints 1974, all signed in ink, numbered 17140 there were also 60 artists proofs in roman numerals, the full sheets lacking the title and text pages, portfolio box. Find artworks by yaacov agam israeli, 1928 on mutualart and find more works from galleries, museums and auction houses worldwide. The son of an orthodox rabbi, agam first trained as an artist in jerusalem, going on to combine formalist art with kabbalistic mysticism, and. Yaacov agam 1928 agam is one of the pioneer creators of the kinetic movement in art as well as its most outstanding contemporary representative. Yaacov agam israeli, 1928 suite 3 the complete set of 3 prints 1974, all signed in ink, numbered 17140 there were also 60 artist s proofs in roman numerals, the full sheets lacking the title and text pages, portfolio box. These texts are collectively known as agams, the sacred books of the jain religion. Yaacov agam geometric 5 agam, 1975 limited edition print screenprint eur 1. Yaacov agam, the artist, stands for the beginning of a new art.
Yaacov agam becoming abc, 1977 limited edition print lithograph eur 1. Op art pioneer yaacov agams abstract artworkswhich range from painting, sculpture, drawing, and ceramics, to stained glass and etchingtypically incorporate light, sound, or viewer participation. Preface frank popper yaacov agam the artist and his credo introduction thomas m. Search our auction archives below to find item values. Now no need to look into heavy books, no need to manage sheets of paper, and not even typing those difficult equations on word. Major influences at the time were yaacov agams teacher, johannes itten, and the painter and sculptor max bill. Agam was born in 1928 a son of a rabbi of rishon lezion israel, who devoted his life to the study of. Art critics and art historians in museums and institutions throughout the world have acclaimed him for his inventive, talented genius, bestowing upon him numerous awards. Moles yaacov agam and instrumental painting alain jouffroy agams.
This short film on the artist is created by jordi egea, a talented barcelona filmmaker. A worldrenowned kinetic artist, yaacov agam pioneered a new form of art that contemplates progress, time, and the role of the viewer. It is usually abstract, and his works are often placed in public arenas. A conversation between yaacov agam and bernard mandelbaum by yaacov agam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is known for a type of print called an agamograph, using lenticular printing to present different images depending on the angle from which it is viewed, art that seems to move as the viewer moves. Get the best deals on yaacov agam art prints when you shop the largest. Yaacov agam paintings for sale yaacov agam art value. Buy and sell signed multiples and original paintings at fair prices on llery. Yaacov agam original color trip serigraph signed modern illusion artwork framed. Agam is one of the pioneer creators of the kinetic movement in art as well as its most outstanding contemporary representative. His father was a rabbi, a talmudic scholar and a kabbalist. A really cool middle school art project three different pieces combined into one, see a different painting depending on the angle students developed 3 separate works, ea manipulated in special ways. An original serigraph by israeli artist yaacov agam created in 1973 artist. Lesson plan for art making in the manner of yaacov agams.
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