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Menashe Kadishman Figurative Sculptures

Israeli, 1932-2015
Menashe Kadishman was born in Mandate Palestine. His father died when he was 15 years old. He left school to help his mother and provide for the family.[1] From 1947 to 1950, Kadishman studied with the Israeli sculptor Moshe Sternschuss at the Avni Institute of Art and Design in Tel Aviv, and in 1954 with the Israeli sculptor Rudi Lehmann in Jerusalem. In 1950–1953, Kadishman worked as a shepherd on Kibbutz Ma'ayan Baruch. This experience with nature, sheep and shepherding had a significant impact on his later artistic work and career. In 1959, Kadishman moved to London to study at Saint Martin's School of Art and the Slade School of Art.[2] In 1959-1960 he also studied with Anthony Caro and Reg Butler.[2] He had his first one-man show there in 1965 at the Grosvenor Gallery. In 1972, he returned to Israel. In the 1960s, Kadishman's sculptures were Minimalist in style, and so designed as to appear to defy gravity. This was achieved either through careful balance and construction, as in Suspense (1966), or by using glass and metal so that the metal appeared unsupported, as in Segments (1968). The glass allowed the environment to be part of the work. The first major appearance of sheep in his work was at the 1978 Venice Biennale, where Kadishman presented a flock of colored live sheep as living art.[4] In 1995, he began painting portraits of sheep by the hundreds, and even thousands, each one different from the next. These instantly-recognizable sheep portraits soon became his artistic "trademark"
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Artist: Menashe Kadishman
rusty iron sculpture Aries
rusty iron sculpture Aries

rusty iron sculpture Aries

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

rusty iron sculpture engraved with initials. A striking iron sculpture by renowned Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman, depicting a ram in the artist's distinctive expressive style. Cra...

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Israeli Pop Art Abstract Cutout Trees Kinetic Gilt Sculpture Menashe Kadishman

Israeli Pop Art Abstract Cutout Trees Kinetic Gilt Sculpture Menashe Kadishman

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Renowned Israeli sculptor Menashe Kadishman (1932-2015), CONTINUUM, 1979, revolving metal sculpture, Dimensions 16.5 x 10 x 9.25 inches. Hand signed and numbered on dedication pla...

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Large figurative Horse iron sculpture by Kadishman
Large figurative Horse iron sculpture by Kadishman

Large figurative Horse iron sculpture by Kadishman

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Menashe Kadishman – Iron Sculptural Horse: Strength, Movement and Raw Expression A striking iron sculpture by Menashe Kadishman, one of Israel’s most influential contemporary artists. In this powerful interpretation of the horse motif, Kadishman transforms industrial material into a living presence, capturing energy, tension, and emotional force within a rigid medium. The simplified yet expressive form reflects his unique ability to merge abstraction with recognizable imagery, creating a work that feels both monumental and deeply human. The iron construction emphasizes permanence and weight, contrasting with the sense of movement and vitality suggested by the horse itself. This dialogue between material and subject is central to Kadishman’s sculptural language, where nature, symbolism, and emotional intensity intersect. A bold and collectible work that reflects Kadishman’s iconic artistic voice and his lasting contribution to modern Israeli sculpture.

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iron sculpture of Eretz Moledet Donkey typical to Kadishman ; home decor
iron sculpture of Eretz Moledet Donkey typical to Kadishman ; home decor

iron sculpture of Eretz Moledet Donkey typical to Kadishman ; home decor

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

A very impressive iron sculpture by famous Israeli Painter, Menashe Kadishman. Homeland is considered a very important theme in the artist's work.

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