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Yakov Epshtein

1921 – 2006

Israeli sculptor

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Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 84–85). Yakov Epshtein was an Israeli sculptor and artist.

Yakov Epshtein (1921–2003) was an Israeli sculptor, monumentalist, and educator. Among his works were reliefs for the Maykop Cadet School, a memorial near Stalingrad, and a sculptural portrait of Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko (copies are held in Ukraine, Canada, and the US).

In 1957–1959, Epshtein lived in Poland and was a member of the Union of Polish Artists. He received a cultural grant from the Ministry of Culture. His portrait of Sholem Aleichem is held at the Israeli Embassy in Warsaw, with a replica in the Jewish Cultural Center in Wrocław.

In 1959, Epshtein immigrated to Israel with his wife and two daughters, settling in Bat Yam. He was one of the founders of the Bat Yam Institute of Art (1960) and led its sculpture department

His sculptures are part of the permanent collection of the David Ben-Ari Museum of Contemporary Art in Bat Yam.

Epshtein died in 2003. He is survived by his daughters Rachel and Bella. In June 2025, the Bat Yam Institute of Art was named in his honor.

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Important facts

Born
1921, Kremenets, Kremnica
Birth century
Died
2006, Tel Aviv
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Nationality
Education
Lviv National Academy of Arts
Also known as
Epshtain Yakov, Yakov Epshtein (Israeli sculptor)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Yakov Epshtein?

Israeli sculptor

When was Yakov Epshtein born?

Yakov Epshtein was born in 1921 in Kremenets, Kremnica.

When did Yakov Epshtein die?

Yakov Epshtein died in 2006 in Tel Aviv.

What was Yakov Epshtein's occupation?

Yakov Epshtein was a sculptor and artist.

What nationality was Yakov Epshtein?

Yakov Epshtein was Israeli.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yakov Epshtein

· Wikidata: Q16131642

· DBpedia: Yakov Epshtein (Israeli sculptor)

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