Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar on Sunday eulogized kinetic artist Yaacov Agam, calling him a groundbreaking artist who gave Israeli creation a unique and inspiring language. Agam died earlier Sunday at age 98.
Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar on Sunday paid tribute to pioneering Israeli kinetic artist Yaacov Agam, who died earlier today at age 98. In a eulogy reported by N12, Zohar described Agam as "a groundbreaking artist, who gave Israeli creation a unique and inspiring language," adding that "his artistic legacy will continue to illuminate and influence generations of creators in Israel and worldwide." Agam, known for geometric moving works that transformed public spaces globally, was laid to rest Sunday. The Zioneer had earlier reported the artist's death.
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