About The Artist

1937 Born in Kibbutz Yagur, Israel 1964 Received a scholarship from Helena Rubinstein Fund and travelled to Paris, France. Accepted by the Academie des Beaux Arts and joined Chapelain-Midy Roger Atelier 1970 Returned to Israel and has since presented solo exhibitions in Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa. Also took part in group exhibitions on various themes such as landscape, nature, still-life, portraiture, and interiors. Yacov Gabay works in a variety of techniques, but primarily oil painting. He is a member of the Israel Association of Painters and Sculptors. He often appears in Israel Art magazines, journals and newspapers. He has also appeared in Israeli art books.