L'artiste juif, Yaacov Agam nous propose une vision de l'art optique et géométrique unique et dynamique. Il est un maître des couleurs et de la lumière, transformant le médium selon sa perception et à travers le temps, le déplacement. De «Spinning Polymorphs» à «Levels Menorah», Agam a été en mesure de dépasser ses comtemporains et de développer un style qui lui est propre. Masterworks est fier de proposer quelques-unes de ses pièces sur la tridimensionnalité, et d'autant plus, son célèbre «Agamographs».
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Light and color are transformed in Agam prints. This Israeli artist explored geometry and mastered Op Art in his lithographs, serigraphs and Agamographs.
Creating a sense of the brilliancy of light and color, this work is designed with a layering of images giving the effect of colors bouncing off each other. Brightly colored abstract shapes are connected with vertical and horizontal black lines, unifying the separate elements into one composition.
A myriad of colors undergo a gradual metamorphosis against a shimmering gold background in this striking work. Agam exemplifies his mastery of the color spectrum and elements of luminescence in this astounding piece.
This colorful work brings to mind the pixilated, self-portraits of Chuck Close or a television set consumed with static. Agam's serigraph engages the viewer through its visual rhythms.
Addressing the concept of movement within time and space, this intriguing suite displays a gradual evolution from the absence of color to the predomination of color. We witness a sense of motion and progression in this striking series that engages us and keeps us guessing.
One of Agam's most colorful Agamographs, this piece is dominated by lapis lazuli blues from one angle while, from another, we witness quilt-like patterns of squares. This intriguing piece beautifully displays Yaacov Agam's unique perception of art and his revolutionary style, which relied upon the utilization of movement and the fourth dimension in order to gain a complete understanding of his compositions.
Aptly entitled Yucatan Magic, this stunning work is remarkable for its warm, earthy color scheme and geometric pattern, reminiscent of a native motif. This intriguing piece beautifully displays Yaacov Agam's unique perception of art and his revolutionary style, which relied upon the utilization of movement and the fourth dimension in order to gain a complete understanding of his compositions.
This eye-catching Agamograph is noteworthy for its strong use of perpendiculars - when viewed from one angle we witness predominantly horizontals, while from another angle we observe mostly verticals. The intersection of these varied views creates strong 90 degree angels that add an element of intrigue to this captivating work.
One of Agam's most spectacular Agamographs, this piece is notable for its striking color contrasts. Agam's use of black and white alongside bright pinks, yellows, and blues instantly captures our eye. This intriguing piece beautifully displays Yaacov Agam's unique perception of art and his revolutionary style, which relied upon the utilization of movement and the fourth dimension in order to gain a complete understanding of his compositions.
Achieving a sense of symmetry and balance, this intriguing piece beautifully displays Yaacov Agam's unique perception of art and his revolutionary style, which relied upon the utilization of movement and the fourth dimension in order to gain a complete understanding of his compositions. Columns of squares neatly cut by strong verticals relay a sense of consistency and harmony.
Instilled with a sense of controlled chaos, this Agamograph displays a geometrical order that retains a sense of frenetic motion when viewed from varied angles. This intriguing piece beautifully displays Yaacov Agam's unique perception of art and his revolutionary style, which relied upon the utilization of movement and the fourth dimension in order to gain a complete understanding of his compositions.
Placing cool blue hues arranged in abstract shapes against horizontal black parallels, Agam creates an Agamograph that relays a sense of peace and calm. This intriguing piece beautifully displays Yaacov Agam's unique perception of art and his revolutionary style, which relied upon the utilization of movement and the fourth dimension in order to gain a complete understanding of his compositions.
Aptly entitled Acceleration, this striking Agamograph is somewhat hypnotic in nature. Twirling geometric forms spin in on themselves, drawing us in and relaying the impression that we are speeding through space and time.
Layered squares and vertical lines create a rhythmical pattern, lending a meditative and peaceful quality to this exquisite work. This intriguing piece beautifully displays Yaacov Agam's unique perception of art and his revolutionary style, which relied upon the utilization of movement and the fourth dimension in order to gain a complete understanding of his compositions.
Remarkable for its strong linear design, this piece exemplifies Agam's mastery of color and form, as criss-crossing verticals, horizontals, and diagonals with bursts of color create a maze-like pattern within a geometric order.
Working with concepts of light and transparency, Agam creates a striking work with a sense of rhythm and illumination. Utilizing a strong vertical pattern of rectangles and diamonds, this piece is both aesthetically pleasing and geometrically precise.
Yaacov Agam is a truly unique, creative force in the world of art. His works transcend traditional artistic boundaries, propelling him into the forefront of a new art aesthetic. Art critics and art historians in museums and institutions throughout the world have acclaimed him for his inventive, talented genius, bestowing upon him numerous awards and honors. Agam is certainly among the world's foremost artists, and he is already recognized as influential and important in the history of art. The son of an Orthodox Rabbi, scholar and writer, Agam was born on May 11, 1928 in Rishon Letzion, Israel. As a child, he began to draw, despite religious proscription against visual expression. Agam's family recognized his artistic ability and, in 1946, he entered the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. Studying with Mordecai Ardon, a former student at the Weimar Bauhaus, he discovered the differences between other cultures which stress the afterlife and the Hebrew culture which emphasizes the present. Because Judaism believes life is dynamic and ever-changing, Agam determined that static paintings were inadequate to express the constantly occurring changes which surround us. In 1950, upon Ardores recommendation, Agam went to Zurich to study with Johannes Itten at the Kunstgewerbeschule. There, he met Frank Lloyd Wright and Siegfried Giedion, whose ideas on the element of time in art and architecture impressed him. In 1951, Agam moved to Paris. A number of the world-famous Surrealist artists living in France were the first to discover and encourage him. His first one-man exhibition held at Galerie Craven, Paris in 1953, featured kinetic and transformable paintings which invited spectator participation. The show was a critical success and attracted considerable attention in art circles. Max Ernst was the first person to acquire a work by Agam.
AGAMOGRAPH: An Agamograph is a serigraphed image of slivers of a number of images placed side by side. Once the image is created, there is a corrugated lenticular optical lens fused on top of the printed image. As the viewer moves back and forth in front of the image the image is in constant change as the viewer moves. A common misspelling is 'Agamagraph'.
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Yaacov Agam (1928 - )
