Yaacov Agam
Born on May 11, 1928, in Rishon LeZion, Israel, Yaacov Agam is a pioneering figure in kinetic and optical art, celebrated for his groundbreaking exploration of movement, perception, and interactivity. Agam’s works invite viewers to engage actively, shifting perspectives to reveal ever-changing compositions. His masterpiece, the Agamograph, is a hallmark of his innovative approach, blending vibrant color and dynamic form to create art that transforms before the eyes.
Agam gained international acclaim in 1953 with his first solo exhibition in Paris, and his career flourished with monumental works like The Fountain in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square and the vibrant Peace Medal presented to Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin during their historic peace talks. A true innovator, Agam once remarked, “My art is a bridge to a higher dimension of reality.”At Bruno Art Group, we proudly offer works by Yaacov Agam, connecting collectors with the vibrant, transformative world of this visionary artist.
A LIVING LEGACY
Yaacov Agam Museum of Art
A Lasting Bond
Bruno Art Group cherishes its enduring partnership with Yaacov Agam, a trailblazer of the Kinetic art movement and one of the last living masters of modern art. As the proud custodian of the world’s largest collection of Agam’s works and a dedicated supporter of Israel’s Agam Museum, the group is recognized as a premier international authority on Agam's art and legacy.
Over the past decade, Bruno Art Group has curated retrospective exhibitions celebrating Agam’s groundbreaking vision across the globe, including in India, Miami, and Singapore. Through these exhibitions, the group continues to share the profound message of Kinetic art: "Being is becoming," inspiring both seasoned collectors and new audiences to engage with the dynamic beauty of this iconic art form.
Public Projects
 Also referred to as the 'Fire and Water Fountain', the Dizengoff Square Fountain is a Tel Aviv landmark in the center of the Dizengoff Square. Dedicated in 1986, the fountain is a kinetic sculpture that has been a popular site for the community to express grief and pain for aftermath of the October 7 massacre. |  Yaacov Agam moved to Paris in the early 1950s where he has spent much of his life. The musical fountain seen here was created in 1977, at Place la Defénse, Paris, France. The fountain's pool is made of polymorphic mosaic surface. It is comprised of 66 vertical water jets shooting water up to 14 meters. The fountain is beautifully illuminated at night and was further enhanced with the addition of five new triple tulip jets in 1991. |  Georges Pompidou, president of the French Republic, was a great admirer of modern art, wanted to showcase contemporary art in the Élysée Palace. He then commissioned Agam to create an entire room for the Pompidou Museum known as the Elysee Salon. It marked a significant step in incorporating modern art into official spaces and highlighted the importance of contemporary art in France. |
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 'Communication X9' was created when Yaacov Agam was commissioned to create a sculpture for 150 North Michigan Avenue. In kinetic style, the multi-colored work appeared to change, depending on the vantage point of the viewer and his or her movement past the piece. |  Dire for an eye-catching new look. Villa Regina's developer worked with Yaacov Agam to create a 300,000-square-foot masterpiece on the condo’s façade. The building’s angles and the recessed surfaces created by its balconies lent themselves perfectly to creating the kinetic, rainbow effect. As one critic stated of the artist, “He does not impose on the spectator his point of view, but invites him into the game of choosing his own viewpoint.” |  In 1985, The L'Ermitage Hotel Group commissioned Yaacov Agam to re-imagine the nine story facade of Le Mondrian on the famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. The title of Agam's work was L'Hommage a Mondrian, which was an iconic part of the L.A. architectural landscape of that time. |
 Visual Welcome greets visitors who enter Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from the South-side. This artwork is made from the type of aluminium used in aircraft production. These panels are painted on both sides with Agam's characteristic colourful, kinetic patterns, which change and move as the viewer passes along the length of the sculpture. |  By walking through the sculpture into the stadium, visitors are invited to experience, rather than merely “view,” the work. All 54 sides of the nine pillars are painted in different patterns and hues, totalling more than 180 shades. Each pillar is also lined to segment the structure into sections. The purpose of the segment, Agam said, is that as children grow, their perception of a pillar will change because they will see whole different pillars as their eyes hit at a different height. |  Private Pool Installation |