Artist: Yaacov Agam (b. 1928)
Title: Fire and Water Fountain (Dizengoff Square, Tel Aviv)
Technique: Original Silk Print on paper
Dimensions: 28.5 x 42.5 cm
Status: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist
About the Artwork:
This rare 1980s silk print by Yaacov Agam captures the visionary design of the famous Fire and Water Fountain at Dizengoff Square, Tel Aviv. Based on an original sketch made before the fountain’s installation in 1986, the piece showcases Agam’s unique blend of kinetic movement, color, and Jewish-Kabbalistic iconography. As one of Tel Aviv's most iconic landmarks, this Yaacov Agam print is a significant piece of Israeli cultural history, embodying the artist's philosophy of synthesis and constant change.
About the Artist:
Yaacov Agam (b. 1928): A world-renowned pioneer of Kinetic and Op-Art.
Major Works: Designer of the Dan Hotel facade (Tel Aviv), the Agam Salon at the Elysée Palace (Paris), and the 1999 Eurovision trophy.
Style: His work focuses on viewer participation and the dimension of time, often incorporating Hebrew symbols into abstract, dynamic forms.