Israel
Abstract | Expressionism | Surrealism
Igael Tumarkin's unique assemblage style and diverse spatial compositions earned him international acclaim and numerous awards, including the Israel Prize, making him a key figure in Israeli art.
Igael Tumarkin was a prominent Israeli painter and sculptor. Born in Germany, he immigrated to Israel in 1935. In the 1950s, Tumarkin studied painting and sculpture in Ein Hod under the sculptor Rudi Lehmann, deeply influenced by Dadaism and other European art movements.
Early in his career, Tumarkin developed a distinctive style incorporating assemblage, gaining international recognition. In the 1970s, he shifted to different spatial compositions. Alongside his painting, Tumarkin created hundreds of sculptures, many of which are displayed in prominent locations in Israel and around the world.
Throughout his long career, Tumarkin received numerous awards, including the Israel Prize in 2004. His works are part of many private and public collections globally.