Yaacov Agam

Israeli, 1928

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Yaacov Agam (1928-2021) was an Israeli artist who is considered one of the pioneers of kinetic art. Born in Rishon LeZion, Israel, Agam studied at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and later at the Kunstgewerbe Schule in Switzerland. He is known for his innovative use of light, color, and movement in his artwork, which often plays with the viewer's perception and invites them to engage with the work in new and interactive ways. Agam's works range from two-dimensional paintings that appear to change depending on the viewer's position to large-scale public sculptures that incorporate light and movement. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of art and design.