Yaacov Agam, "Rainbow-Star of David" - Agamograph; Original Work of Art!

Paris 1974 by Yaacov Agam – Original Oil on Aluminum

Description:
Offered is an exceptional original work by internationally acclaimed artist Yaacov Agam, titled Paris 1974. Created in 1974, this piece exemplifies Agam’s pioneering work in kinetic and optical art. Executed in oil on aluminum, the composition features vibrant, bold colors that remain vivid and unfaded, a testament to the artist’s masterful technique and the quality of materials used.

This artwork was originally exhibited at the Centre Georges Pompidou Museum in Paris and comes with direct provenance, having been acquired from the artist himself. Such museum-level provenance adds considerable value and historical significance.

• Medium: Oil on aluminum

• Date: 1974

• Framed Dimensions: 37.5 in x 37.5 in (95.25 cm x 95.25 cm)

• Image Area: 23.5 in x 23.5 in (59.7 cm x 59.7 cm)

• Condition: Excellent color with no signs of fading. Minor cracking to the frame consistent with age (over 50 years old). Artwork surface is clean and well-preserved.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a significant work from one of the foremost figures of 20th-century abstract and kinetic art.

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Original owner; formerly exhibited at the Centre Georges Pompidou Museum, Paris.

About the Technique – Polymorph on Aluminum:
This piece is a polymorph on aluminum, a sophisticated and distinctive technique developed and employed by Yaacov Agam to create his signature kinetic and optical art. Unlike traditional static paintings, a polymorph is a multi-dimensional artwork that changes in appearance based on the viewer's position and angle of observation.

In Agam's polymorphic compositions, the surface is often constructed using a series of vertical, angular ridges or shaped metal panels. Each facet is meticulously hand-painted with different elements of an image or gradient. As the viewer moves from side to side, the visible image shifts dynamically, revealing different patterns, colors, or shapes — sometimes even entirely different scenes. This interaction between viewer and artwork creates a living visual experience, in which movement and perception become an integral part of the piece.

Working on aluminum further enhances this effect. The rigid, reflective surface not only allows for clean precision but also subtly interacts with light, amplifying the artwork's vibrancy and creating additional layers of optical illusion.

Agam’s polymorphs are more than paintings — they are immersive visual instruments that challenge the boundaries between art and viewer. Each one is a complex fusion of geometry, color theory, and movement, and they are highly sought after for their rarity, innovation, and artistic depth.