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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Yaacov Agam Circle Gallery SoHo Exhibition Poster 1980 Exhibition Poster
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This vibrant exhibition poster features the dynamic geometric work of Yaacov Agam, a pioneer of kinetic and optical art. Created for Agam's solo show at Circle Gallery in SoHo, New Y...
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Yaacov Agam " Ancient Battle " Agamograph Kinectic OP-Art Signed LTD. ED. #28/99
By Yaacov Agam
Located in St. Louis, MO
Israeli kinetic art master Yaacov Agam (1928-), named this beautiful piece “Ancient Battle,” as it certainly carries the pointed and multi-perspective chaos of such a conflict. Obser...
Plastic, Wood
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
Yaacov Agam Abstract Kinetic Art Triptych Agamograph Yardlong Print 47"
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 20th century Yaacov Agam framed kinetic Agamograph triptych - expressive abstract geometric panels in pink, purple, blue and white. Black plastic frame; black linen mat....
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$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Post-Modern Geometric Serigraph Entitled "New Landscape" by Yaacov Agam
By Yaacov Agam
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular signed limited edition post-modern geometric serigraph entitled "New Landscape" by Yaacov Agam, circa 1980. The piece is beautifully presented in a double matted white wo...
Glass, Paper
Yaacov Agam Sparkling Night Rainbow 1981 Signed Op Art Serigraph 170/180 Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An modern serigraph on paper titled "Sparkling Night Rainbow" by Yaacov Agam. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 170/180. Published in 1981. The compositi...
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Artist Yaacov Agam Agamograph Entitled Salune
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Tustin, CA
Item Description Title: "SALUNE AGAMOGRAPH” Limited Edition Print : Agamograph Lithograph; lithographic image viewed through a lenticul...
Plastic, Paper
1981 Silk tapestry numbered 1/8 designed by Yaacov Agam
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Abstract Silk tapestry by Yaacov Agam Name : Orchestration visuelle Numbered 1/8 Realized in Lyon France Dated 1981
Silk
Signed and Numbered Yaacov Agam Lithograph: Colors of Love
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and numbered Yaacov Agam, colors of love, Serigraph.
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Signed and Numbered Yaacov Agam Lithograph: Colors of Love
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and Numbered Yaacov Agam, Colors of Love, Serigraph
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Yaacov Agam Geometric Silkscreen Man
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Toledo, OH
Geometric silkscreen serigraph "Man" by Yaacov Agam, circa 1980s, from an edition of 54, very good condition, signed lower right in pencil. Dimensions: image 10.25" x 11.75", sheet 1...
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Mid-Century Modern Unframed Infinity Yaacov Agam Signed Holograph Agamograph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a hand signed Agamograph by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam, known as the father of the Kinetic Art Movement. In excellent condition. Size is 12" x 12" unframed.
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Signed and Numbered Yaacov Agam Lithograph Colors of Love
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and numbered Yaacov Agam, colors of love, Serigraph.
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Four Limited Edition Prints By Yaacov Agam 89 / 180
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Toledo, OH
Four limited edition by Yaacov Agam all signed and numbered 89 / 180. Overall framed size is 13" x 33.5". Image size is 3.25" x 19.25".
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Yaacov Agam Geometric Silkscreen Woman
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Toledo, OH
Geometric silkscreen serigraph "Woman" by Yaacov Agam, circa 1980s, from an edition of 54, very good condition, some toneing. Dimensions: image 10.25" x 11.75", frame 21" x 20".
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Circa 1970 "Colors of Love" Abstract Signed Lithograph by Agam Yaacov, Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed Serigraph by Yaacov Agam, circa 1970 numbered and signed by the Artist. Title of the piece : Colors of Love.
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Yaacov Agam Wash Art 79 Judith L Posner & Assoc Inc
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An op art vintage exhibition poster featuring the father of Kinetic Art, Yaacov Agam at the Wash Art 79 Judith L Posner & Assoc Inc. Dimensions: 37.75 H x 23....
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$880Sale Price|20% Off
Yaacov Agam Signed and Numbered Exhibition poster
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an exhibition poster by Yaacov Agam. The exhibition Life and Luck was held at Engel's Gallery. The poster is signed by the artist and numbered 81/110. It's a rare poster inde...
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Yaacov Agam – "Purple Matrix
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, ES
"Yaacov Agam – "Purple Matrix"" Technique: Lithograph on paper Title: Purple Matrix Signature: Hand-signed by the artist Numbering: Limited edition, numbered Dimensions (with frame):...
Paper
$3,500 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Unframed Infinity Yaacov Agam Signed Holograph Agamograph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a hand signed Agamograph by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam, known as the father of the Kinetic Art Movement. In excellent condition. Size is 12" x 12" unframed.
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$850
H 18.13 in W 16.94 in D 1.75 in
Op-Art Artist Anne Youkeles New Perspective Signed 3-D Serigraph Collage, 1971
By Anne Youkeles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Anne Youkeles (Austrian/American b. 1920) Op-Art Artist 3-D Geometric Serigraph Collage titled "New Perspective" signed, number 43/210 and dated 1971. In fine condition, not examined...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 17 in D 1.5 in
Signed Limited Edition Op Art Serigraph "Tridim-Gordes" by Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed limited edition Op Art serigraph entitled "Tridim-Gordes" by Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, circa 1972. The piece is hand signed in pencil by the artist (lower right) and i...
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$3,500
H 20 in W 14.25 in D 1 in
Rare Signed Alvin Loving Poster Exhibition at William Zierler Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Framed, signed poster by Alvin Loving (1935-2005). Below is an excerpt from an online source. Detroit-born Loving earned an MFA from the University of Michigan in 1965. He began hard edge painting of cubes and hexagons in 1967. After his first one-person exhibition at Gertrude Kasle gallery in Detroit in 1969, Loving launched his New York career. Gertrude Kasle provided Loving with letters of introduction to Harold Hart of Martha Jackson Gallery and Steven Wilde and Bert Walker, curators at the Whitney Museum of American Art, where he was given a critically acclaimed, one-person exhibition in 1969. Loving was the first of a group of African-American artists whose work was shown at the Whitney during the 1970s, including Frank Bowling, Frederick Eversley, Melvin Edwards...
Chrome
Yaacov Agam Geometric Silkscreen Woman
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Toledo, OH
Geometric silkscreen serigraph "Woman" by Yaacov Agam, circa 1980s, from an edition of 54, very good condition, some toneing. Dimensions: image 10.25" x 11.75", frame 21" x 20".
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$325
H 17.75 in W 15 in D 0.02 in
Sister Mary Corita Exhibition Poster/Announcement, Morris Gallery 1966
By Sister Corita
Located in New York, NY
Exhibition poster and announcement for a show of Sister Mary Corita Kent's new serigraphs held at New York City's Morris Gallery from December 7-31, 1966, ...
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David Hockney Exhibition Poster
By David Hockney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Hockney exhibition poster from 1981 paintings and drawings for the Metropolitan operas parade a French Triple Bill. Poster was ...
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$1,850
H 23 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Vtg Mark Rothko MCM 1987 Abstract Lithograph Tate Gallery Exhibition Poster OOP
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Mark Rothko Vintage 1987 Abstract Expressionist Lithograph Print Framed Tate Gallery Exhibition Poster " Untitled " 1949 This rare, out-of-print Abstract Expressionist lithograph ex...
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$580
H 30 in W 42 in D 1 in
1980's John Moore "Thursday" Metropolitan Museum Of Art Exhibition Framed Poster
Located in Miami, FL
1980's John Moore "Thursday" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibition Framed Poster. 20th Century Art Exhibition Framed in a brushed aluminum frame, under glass. In excellent original...
Aluminum
$343Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 17 in D 0.1 in
1981 Patrick Nagel Papillon Gallery Los Angeles, Mirage Editions Serigraph
By Patrick Nagel
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Dive into the timeless elegance of Patrick Nagel's iconic artwork with this excellent 1981 serigraph, published by Mirage Editions for Papillon Gallery in Los Angeles. Crafted wit...
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Art Deco Erté Framed Signed Serigraph of a Women Dressed as Dracula
By Erté
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 42"H x 32"W x 1 1/4inD This vintage Art Deco Erte (1892-1990) print "Soiree" is perfect for you and your home! Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990), kno...
Wood, Paper
$1,850
H 13 in W 37 in D 0.25 in
70s XL Original Hans Hofmann Exhibition Lithograph Poster Emmerich Gallery NYC
By Hans Hofmann
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very Rare, Sensational, Oversized, and Vibrant. This Original 1974 Hans Hofmann Exhibition Lithograph Poster was created for his retrospective at the world renowned Andre Emmeric...
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H 18.75 in W 20.75 in D 1 in
Yaacov Agam Vision Integration Signed Kinetic Art Agamograph 22/25 H.C. Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An op art Agamograph titled “Vision Integration” by the Father of Kinetic Art, Yaacov Agam. Signed on the bottom right with an annotation of 22/25 H.C. on the bottom left. The artwor...
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H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 1.5 in
Yaacov Agam Double Metamorphosis V Signed Op Art Lithograph HC 9/9 Framed 1970s
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A graphic modern op art serigraph on paper titled "Double Metamorphosis V" by the Father of Kinetic Art, Yaacov Agam. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right with an annotation of ...
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H 34.25 in W 29.25 in D 2.5 in
Yaacov Agam Circular Star of Love Signed Op Art Serigraph 92/99 Framed 1983
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Op Art serigraph titled "Circular Star of Love" by Yaacov Agam. Signed mid bottom right with an annotation of 92/99 on the bottom left. Published in 1983 to commemorate "Israel 35...
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H 12 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Yaacov Agam Signed Agamograph with Yellow Border Contemporary Op Art Unframed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Op Art lenticular serigraph with a yellow border known as an "Agamograph" by Yaacov Agam. Signed bottom right with an annotation bottom left. Circa early 2000s. An extraordinary e...
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Yaacov Agam Signed and Numbered Agamograph 3D with COA
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Kingston, NY
Yaacov Agam Signed and Numbered Agamograph 3D with COA Big-Bang: Black Hole Vision Published by Artra Diverse Dimensions. Marker Signed Lower Right and Num...
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H 35.25 in W 42.25 in D 1.5 in
Yaacov Agam Signed Op Art Modern Serigraph on Paper EA Aveny Framed 1980s
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A showstopping Op Art Serigraph on paper by the Father of Kinetic Art, Yaacov Agam. Signed in white on the bottom right with an EA annotation Aveny bottom left. "EA" means "épreuve d...
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Message of Peace by Y. Agam about 1980
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Message of Peace by Y. Agam About 1980 Silkscreen on paper 79 cm x 79 cm Signed in pencil by the artist Excellent condition Price: 1900 € (€).
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Yaacov Agam, ''Message of Peace'' 1988 Serigraph Signed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Yaacov Agam. ''Message of Peace'' 1988 Serigraph signed in pencil by the artist Numbered on 300 copies Size of the work : 101.5 x 78 cm Image siz...
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Château Mouton Rothschild label Unpublished creation by Agam 1984
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Château Mouton Rothschild label Unpublished creation by Agam 1984 Dimensions : L 27 cm x h 32 cm Without frame : 17 cm x 11 cm Price : 190€ fo...
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H 30 in W 33 in D 1 in
Yaacov Agam Sparkling Night Rainbow Circle Gallery Modern Poster 1985 Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fantastic vintage Circle Gallery 1985 poster featuring art by the Father of Kinetic Art, Yaacov Agam. The artwork featured on the poster is titled "Sp...
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Yaacov Agam - Star of David - Abstract Illusionism, 1979
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Yaacov Agam - Star of David - Abstract Illusionism, 1979, Serigraph signed Signed and numbered by the artist edition 223 / 250 With frame Size of ...
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H 20 in W 25 in D 1 in
Yaacov Agam Visual Orchestration Signed Agamograph 38/99 Kinetic Art Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A spiritual op art Agamograph titled “Visual Orchestration” by the Father of Kinetic Art, Yaacov Agam. Signed on the bottom right with an annotation of 38/99 on the bottom left. The ...
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