Yaacov Agam
Rainbow Torah Book, 1992
3D Polymorph on Book with Plexiglas Case
29.8 × 22.9 cm / 11 3/4 × 9 1/2 in
A remarkable fusion of sacred text and kinetic art, Rainbow Torah transforms the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses) into a dynamic visual experience. Encased in a custom Plexiglas holder, the book features Agam’s signature polymorph cover—a three-dimensional composition of vibrant, shifting color bands that change with the viewer’s perspective.
The binding, hand-signed by the artist, reflects Agam’s lifelong exploration of movement, transformation, and spirituality. Inside, the Hebrew text is accompanied by a linear English translation, with each page elegantly gilded in 24K gold leaf, elevating the work into both a devotional object and a collectible art piece.
Balancing tradition and innovation, Rainbow Torah embodies Agam’s philosophy that art is not static, but an evolving interaction between object, light, and viewer. It stands as a rare and meaningful work—simultaneously a sacred book, a sculptural object, and a kinetic artwork.
