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Yaacov Agam laid to rest in Rehovot after farewell ceremony in Rishon Lezion

Yaacov Agam was buried Monday in Rehovot after a farewell ceremony at his museum in Rishon Lezion. The pioneer of kinetic art died at 98 and was remembered as an internationally renowned Israeli artist and a deeply human figure.

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Yaacov Agam laid to rest in Rehovot after farewell ceremony in Rishon Lezion
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What happened

  1. 01Agam was buried in Rehovot after a farewell ceremony in Rishon Lezion.
  2. 02He died at 98, one year after receiving the Israel Prize.
  3. 03He pioneered kinetic art and became a major international Israeli artist.
  4. 04Mourners highlighted his innovation, charisma, and lifelong focus on love.
  5. 05Rishon Lezion’s mayor said the museum will preserve his legacy.
Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original

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