Famous sculptor who was born in Lithunia in 1893. Moved to France, where he established himself as one of the earliest and most important cubist sculptors. In the 30s his work became more baroque. He was forced to move to the United States in 1940. His later work often was inspired by Jewish or biblical themes. His sculpture "The Tree of Life" stands in front of the Haddasah hospital in Israel. His work is in most major museums. Died in 1973.
Well known contemporary painter and sculptor. Born in 1935, he is identified with the "new realism" and 60s "happenings"--performance art before that term was coined.
Agam is a 20th Century Israeli abstract artist. Best know for compositions like Transparent rhythm in which the pattern changes depending on the angle at which you view it. A fountain/sculpture based on this concept stands on Dizengoff Square in Tel-Aviv.
was a sculptor whose trademark is plaster human figures in various situations. Perhaps best known for the figures at the US Holocaust Museum.
is an American sculptor and painter. He immigrated to the United States in 1974 and has since lived and worked in New York. Developing several individualistic styles in modern art, he is most famous for his unique work in terra cotta sculpture, involving heavily perforated surfaces and intriguing forms.
is an Israeli sculptor best known for site specific memorials and monuments which merge into the environment, though he has made important installations as well as other significant contributions to art and architecture.
was an American artist. She studied with Hans Hofmann and Norman Carlberg and is known as a painter, sculptor, mixed media artist, and textile artist.
was an Israeli sculptor born in Ryki, Poland, whose work influenced a generation of sculptors.
Italian (Jewish) painter and sculptor of the late 19th and early 20th C. His sculpture and art work was influenced by African forms. His color sense was sublime. His brother, Vittorio, was a leading figure in the Socialist party and supporter of Zionism.
