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.