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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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
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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Yaacov Agam Geometric Silkscreen Man
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Toledo, OH
Geometric silkscreen serigraph "Man" by Yaacov Agam, circa 1980s, from an edition XL / LIV, very good condition, signed lower right in pencil. Dimensions: image 10.25" x 11.75", shee...
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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
Yaacov Agam – "Purple Matrix
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, ES
"Yaacov Agam – "Purple Matrix"" Technique: Lithograph on paper Title: Purple Matrix, from the Union Triptych series Signature: Hand-signed by the artist Numbering: Limited edition, n...
Paper
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.
Paper
$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. Edition HC 9/27. The piece is beautifully presented in a doubl...
Glass, Paper
Signed and Numbered Yaacov Agam Screenprint: Colors of Love
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and numbered Yaacov Agam, colors of love, Serigraph. Edition 41/144
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Time Change Suite Four Limited Edition Prints By Yaacov Agam 89 / 180
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Toledo, OH
Time Change Suite 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, edition L / LIV, very good condition, some toneing. Dimensions: image 10.25" x 11.75", frame 21" x 20".
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1970 "Colors of Love" Abstract Signed Lithograph by Agam Yaacov, Framed. 41/144
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. Edition 41/144
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Antique Botany Print of Purple Sage by Van Houtte 'circa 1853'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print titled 'Salvia Iantina'. Lithograph of purple sage. This print originates from volume 9 of 'Flore des Serres' by Louis van Houtte...
Paper
Partridge Print by Keiko Minami, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Keiko Minami (1911-2004). “ A Japanes painter and printmaker, Minami became well known for her work for UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations....
Paper
Keith Haring, Silkscreen, 1990s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Silkscreen representing characters, in red, orange, green and blue tones, in its blond oak frame. Numbered 53/150. American work realized in the...
Paper
$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
Yaacov Agam Geometric Silkscreen Woman
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Toledo, OH
Geometric silkscreen serigraph "Woman" by Yaacov Agam, circa 1980s, edition L / LIV, very good condition, some toneing. Dimensions: image 10.25" x 11.75", frame 21" x 20".
Paper
$900
H 26.25 in W 25.25 in D 1 in
Vintage Op Art Serigraph by Victor Vasarely, Signed, Mid-Century Modern, 1969
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century vintage op art serigraph by artist Victor Vasarely. Features a bright orange-red design of overlapping squares composed of small circles. Pencil signed on the lower rig...
Metal
Framed Thai Painted Silk Tapestry
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand painted black silk tapestry of twin Thai Buddhist goddess Parvati. Framed in a double faux bamboo frame in black lacquer and parcel gilt with a gras...
Grasscloth
$6,322Sale Price|20% Off
H 98.04 in W 62.21 in D 0.48 in
1870 Antique French Tapestry Wool & Silk Tapestry Beige Handmade Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a very fine Authentic Antique French Tapestry in Wool & Silk. This piece is truly a magnificent work of art featuring a lady feeding birds while a dog watches nearby. It ...
Silk
Design Wall Tapestry
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Perfect condition.
Wool
$440
H 26 in W 39 in D 0 in
David Meyer 'Merge' 1981 Signed AP Screenprint Geometric Op Art Abstract Print
Located in San Carlos, CA
David Meyer (American, b. 1940), "Merge," 1981. Original hand-pulled screenprint in colors, signed, titled, and dated in pencil by the artist, from the artist's proof edition, number...
Paper
Keith Haring, Silkscreen, 1990s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Abstract silkscreen, suggesting a series of characters, in dark pink, black and green tones in its blond oak frame. Numbered 68/150. American wo...
Paper, Oak
$122Sale Price|30% Off
H 10 in W 13 in D 0.07 in
JOHNSTON - Mid Century Print - Signed & Dated - Unframed - Canada - Circa 1974
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHNSTON - Mid Century Modern - fine art print on paper - signed and dated upper right - unframed - Canada (likely) - circa 1974. Excellent vintage condition - upper left corner wit...
Paint, Paper
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H 30 in W 16.25 in D 0.75 in
Yaacov Agam - Colorful Polygraph 1970s Signed Serigraph on Paper 22/30 Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A dynamic serigraph titled "Colorful Polygraph" by pioneering kinetic and optical artist Yaacov Agam. Hand signed in pencil with an annotation of 22/30 along the lower margin. Compo...
Paper
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H 18.25 in W 47 in D 1 in
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....
Paper
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H 23.75 in W 23.75 in D 3 in
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
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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...
Paper
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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 ...
Paper
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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...
Paper
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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...
Paper
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...
Plastic
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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...
Paper
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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...
Paper
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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 ...
Paper
Painting by Agam
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Astoria, NY
Yaacov Agam (Hebrew: ???? ???) (born 11 May 1928) is an Israeli sculptor and experimental artist known for his contributions to optical and kinetic art.
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