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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Relief Painting in Space, 1960, Yaacov Agam, Painted wood relief
By Yaacov Agam
Located in London, GB
Yaacov Agam Relief Painting in Space, 1960 Sculpture: painted wood relief Base: acrylic 46 x 50.8 x 17.1 cm 18 1/8 x 20 x 6 3/4 in
Wood, Acrylic
$6,965
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
Colorful Geometric Abstract Sculpture, Signed by Yaacov Agam
By Yaacov Agam
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful geometric abstract sculpture by renowned artist YAACOV AGAM. This sculptural piece explores the beauty of simplicity through color and geometry. Encased within a ...
Lucite, Screen
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
2 +3 = 4, 1981
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Yaacov Agam 2 +3 = 4, 1981 offers another excellent example of the artist’s ability to induce the illusion of movement through color and pattern. By combining a multicolor palette wi...
Mixed Media
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Untitled double sided paper polymorph by Yaacov Agam in a plexiglass box
By Yaacov Agam
Located in New York, NY
This is beautiful kinetic work by Yaacov Agam from the 70's. It is a double sided serigraph polymorph based in a plexiglass view box frame, dated 1976 and signed in plate both in Heb...
Paper, Serigraph
Menorah Kinetic Sculpture in Polished Stainless Steel, Abstract, 1986
By Yaacov Agam
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Yaacov Agam’s pioneering work in kinetic and optical art, Menorah (1986) is a sculptural interpretation of the traditional Jewish candelabrum. Crafted in polish...
Metal, Stainless Steel
“Sun and Moon Galaxy Moveable Kinetic Sculpture”
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Warren, NJ
Yaacov Agam Sun and Moon Galaxy Moveable Kinetic Sculpture Signed Edition /13. In good condition measures 19x19
Lenticular
Beyond the Visible Multi Dimension Sculpture, Signed Polymorph Screen Print
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Aventura, FL
Multi dimensional tower sculpture (polymorph screen print on folded PVC) on brass base. Hand signed by Yaacov Agam. Hand numbered 66/150 (slightly faded - see pic). Size: 34.25 x ...
Screen, PVC
Untitled Kinetic Sculpture, Original Oil on Metal, Signed, 3.8x5 in
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil painting on metal double sided spinning polymorph kinetic sculpture. Artwork size: 3.8 x 5 x 1 inches. Hand signed and dated on the underside by Yaacov Agam. Artwor...
Paper, Gouache
24K Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Revolving Kiddush Cup with colorful Serigraph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Yaacov Agam - Revolving Kiddush Cup with Magen David: Kinetic Art in Gold and Light signed by the artist, and numbered. arrives with original box. numbered 'XXXX/1800' (Another number from the series will be provided.) This exceptional work by Yaacov Agam unites ritual tradition with contemporary kinetic art. The 24K gold-plated sterling silver removable cup is encircled by a folded Agam serigraph...
Gold, Silver
Cercle Haut, Large Standing sculpture by Yaacov Agam
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Yaacov Agam, Israeli (1928 - ) Title: Cercle Haut Unsigned Year: 1968/69 Medium: Unique Chrome and Steel Kinetic Sculpture Size: 85 x 35 x 2 in. (215.9 x 88.9 x 5.08 cm)...
Stainless Steel
24K Gold-Plated Sterling Silver signed Kiddush Cup with colorful Serigraph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Yaacov Agam - Revolving Kiddush Cup with Magen David: Kinetic Art in Gold and Light DOUBLE ! signed by the artist, and numbered. arrives with original box. numbered 'XXXX/1800' (Another number from the series will be provided.) This exceptional work by Yaacov Agam unites ritual tradition with contemporary kinetic art. The 24K gold-plated sterling silver removable cup is encircled by a folded Agam serigraph...
Gold, Silver
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Star of Peace
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Missouri, MO
Yaacov Agam "Star of Peace" c. 1970s Metal Ed. 2/300 approx. 9 x 2 x 2 inches Born in Israel on May 11, 1928. His father was a rabbi, a Talmudic scholar and a Kabbalist. The famil...
Metal
$2,250
H 15 in W 13 in D 1 in
Steven Baris, Ruse Of Transparency 13, 2014, plexiglass, acrylic paint
By Steven Baris
Located in Darien, CT
Steve Baris is interested in the interconnections of the built environment and spatial experience. His artwork is a response to a largely overlooked type of landscape that is emerg...
Plexiglass, Acrylic
$4,400
H 91 in Dm 14.5 in
Trio of Hand Woven Suspended Textile Sculptures by Fiber Artist Barbara Coburn
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a collection of hand woven textile sculptures by fiber artist Barbara Coburn created in the 1970s and designed to be suspended from the ceiling....
Brass
$3,800
H 4 in W 12 in D 3 in
Hand Signed Dated 1993 Colorful Acrylic Vasa Laminated Lucite Triangle Sculpture
By Vasa Velizar Mihich
Located in Surfside, FL
Irregular triangle, 1993 Laminated acrylic Hand signed and dated: Vasa / 1993 4" H x 12" W x 3" D (size is approximate) Vasa Velizar Mihich (born 1933), known as Vasa, is an America...
Plastic, Lucite
$2,400
H 43 in W 29 in
"Extra In, Field Flagship (Linea Pictura — Diptych)", Geometric Abstract
By Hyland Mather (X-O)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Extra In, Field Flagship (Linea Pictura — Diptych)" is an original artwork by Hyland Mather made of acrylic, ink, string, pins on drop cloth, in tray frames. The diptych measures ap...
Canvas, Thread, Acrylic, Pins, Wood
$400
H 14.5 in W 9.5 in
"Portal I", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprint on Panel
By Alexis Nutini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Portal I" is an original piece by Alexis Nutini and is made from a woodcut monoprint mounted on panel. This piece measures 14.5"h x 9.5"w. Born in Mexico City, A...
Panel, Monoprint, Woodcut, Paper
$330
H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
Turqouise Jay, Contemporary Art, Sustainable Art, Reclaimed Wood
By Davit Nava
Located in Mexico City, MX
Turqouise Jay Contemporary Art, Sustainable Art Reclaimed Wood Limited Edition Signed About the artist Davit Nava’s work focuses on showing the beauty of...
Wood, Acrylic
5 Blue Boxes Illusion Sculpture
By Sanseviero
Located in Southampton, NY
Sanseviero's metal sculptures fool the eye. His "illusion sculptures" are amazingly only 1/16th of an inch thick and yet they appear to be 3 dimensional boxes with open centers that ...
Metal, Enamel
$200
H 7.25 in W 9 in
"Half and Half", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprints
By Alexis Nutini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Half and Half" is an original piece by Alexis Nutini and is made from a woodcut monoprint mounted on panel. This piece measures 7.25"h...
Panel, Monoprint, Woodcut
$1,963
H 2.17 in W 11.82 in D 1.78 in
"Golden Shores" contemporary figurative brass wall sculpture sea freedom relax
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Golden Shores is a wall sculpture. It can also be placed on a flat surface, for example on a shelf. Edition Size: 25. Sculpture for wall easily hung with 2 screws/nails. BIOGRAPHY ...
Brass
Lucite Pyramid Modern Decorative Centerpiece
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful rare tall magnificent modern Lucite Pyramid Modern Decorative Centerpiece midcentury
Lucite
$600
H 9 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd Mexican Huichol Bluetooth Speaker of the House XII
By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
FROM THE SPACE TO YOUR DESK!!!. . . BLUETOOTH AND RADIO SPEAKER INCLUDED!!!! Best of CHROMA 2026, Contemporary Art, Mexican Master Piece. A more contemporary HUICHOL style sculpture...
Glass, Mixed Media
$1,250,000
H 100.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Monumental Pair French 19th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torchere Urn Sculptures
Located in LA, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical and whims...
Granite, Marble, Brass, Bronze
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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in
24K Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Revolving Kiddush Cup with colorful Serigraph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Yaacov Agam - Revolving Kiddush Cup with Magen David: Kinetic Art in Gold and Light signed by the artist, and numbered. arrives with original box. numbered '1050/1800' (Another number from the series will be provided.) This exceptional work by Yaacov Agam unites ritual tradition with contemporary kinetic art. The 24K gold-plated sterling silver removable cup is encircled by a folded Agam serigraph...
Gold, Silver
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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in
24K Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Revolving Kiddush Cup with colorful Serigraph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Yaacov Agam - Revolving Kiddush Cup with Magen David: Kinetic Art in Gold and Light signed by the artist, and numbered. arrives with original box. numbered '1048/1800' (Another number from the series may be provided.) This exceptional work by Yaacov Agam unites ritual tradition with contemporary kinetic art. The 24K gold-plated sterling silver removable cup is encircled by a folded Agam serigraph...
Gold, Silver
Yaacov Agam Kinetic Sculpture
By Yaacov Agam
Located in tel aviv, IL
A refined kinetic sculpture, composed of a vertical transparent panel adorned with precisely arranged geometric semicircles in vibrant, contrasting hues. The composition engages dyna...
Other Medium
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H 5.67 in W 24.81 in D 4.97 in
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
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H 50.99 in W 50.99 in D 5.99 in
YAACOV AGAM Wall sculpture "Color Nines" Kinetic Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in tel aviv, IL
Yaacov Agam, born in 1928, is a pioneering figure in the kinetic art movement and one of its most distinguished contemporary representatives. His works break away from static represe...
Mixed Media
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H 5.67 in W 24.81 in D 4.97 in
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
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H 5.67 in W 24.81 in D 4.97 in
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
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H 5.67 in W 24.81 in D 4.97 in
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
Sold
H 5.67 in W 24.81 in D 4.97 in
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
Sold
H 5.67 in W 24.81 in D 4.97 in
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
Sold
H 5.67 in W 24.81 in D 4.97 in
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
Sold
H 5.67 in W 24.81 in D 4.97 in
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood Edition: 45 Size: 63 x 14,4 x 12,6 cm Condition: In mint conditions Infinity Trans...
Wood, Acrylic Polymer