Yaacov Agam

Sculptor

Birthday May 11, 1928

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Israel

Age 96 years old

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About

Israeli sculptor and experimental artist who made optical and kinetic art, such as his piece at the Sheba Medical Center and his work Eighteen Levels.

Before Fame

He trained at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and then moved to Zürich, Switzerland.

Trivia

His work usually incorporates movement, viewer participation, and frequent use of light and sound.

Family Life

He had a daughter and two sons.

Associated With

He and Joseph Beuys both had exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum.