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 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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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....
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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...
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Hilaire Hiler 1934 Silkscreen Print "The Manitou"
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hiler was born in Minnesota. This piece depicts a Native American dressed up in a Fox costume as The Manitou. Hiler studied at the University of Paris and at the Pennsylvania School...
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$1,200
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
$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...
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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
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
Yaacov Agam Framed Circle Gallery Exhibition Poster, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Original exhibition poster published in 1980 by Circle Gallery, Ltd. to promote a solo exhibition by the pioneering kinetic artist Yaacov Agam. The composition highlights Agam’s sign...
Glass, Paper
$175
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
$750
H 28.5 in W 37.5 in D 1 in
Gerard Schneider Abstract Signed Lithograph 37" x 28" Mid Century Modern Art
By Gérard Ernest Schneider
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century abstract lithograph by Gerard Schneider, German, circa 1960s. Signed. It measures 28.5"H x 37.5"W.
Glass, Wood, Paper
ERTE Silkscreen Print
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ERTE screenprint in Art Deco Egyptian Revival style.
Silk
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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...
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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....
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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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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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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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H 15.25 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
Yaacov Agam Swirls from the Swirl Suite Signed Serigraph Hc 1984 Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fantastic op art serigraph on paper titled Swirls from the Swirl Suite 1984 by Yaacov Agam. Signed on the bottom right with a HC annotation on the bottom left. The interlocking lin...
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Yaacov Agam Framed Signed Infinite Reach Print 80/81 Serigraph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, framed print, "Infinite Reach," signed and numbered by Yaacov Agam, 80/81. Agam is known at the Father of Kinetic Art and is in permanent museu...
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Yaacov Agam Rainbow Modern Signed Serigraph Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a spectacular serigraph 98/150 titled "Rainbow" by Yaacov Agam (28x28). Agam is known at the Father of Kinetic Art and is in permanent museum collections ar...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Yaacov Agam Signed Galaxy Holograph Lenticular Agamograph
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a hand signed "Galaxy" Agamograph by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam, known as the father of the Kinetic Art Movement. In excellent condition. Size is 7.5" x 7.5...
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