Yaacov Agam is a worldwide famous Israeli kinetic artist. He is famous for a type of print known as Agamograph, that uses barrier-grid animation. Therefore, depending on the angle of looking, totally different images appear. For Yaacov Agam it is especially important to involve spectators into…
Calm painting of "The Fisherman" seems to convey the viscosity of water. Since Talmudic times the fish has been a symbol of abundance. Created in the unique style by Reuven Rubin the artwork captures by several focused details. For instance, light blue houses in the…
Please see further details of “Negba” by Itzu Rimmer Negba is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Interestingly, its name means "southward" in Biblical Hebrew. G-d commanded Abraham to travel towards the north, south, east and west, that is how this word determined the location. In…
Please view details of “Two Chassids” by Mane-Katz The traditional realistic portrait of two men fascinates with the conveyed accuracy of characters. Emmanuel Mané-Katz illuminates the faces, creating the light aura around the head of the right chassid. Subdued colors and the composition resemble paintings of the Renaissance.…
Please view details of “Two Goats” by Menashe Kadishman Although widely recognized as a sculptor, Menashe Kadishman is famous for hundreds of portraits of sheep each one different from another. However, in this blog I would like to write about the painting with two goats. “Two Goats” A…