1936 - 2020
BIO
Emanuel Kipnis (1936–2020) was a distinguished Israeli artist known for his diverse and expressive body of work, encompassing oil paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures, tapestries, and graphic design. Celebrated for his symbolic representations and rich textures, Kipnis's artwork bridges personal narrative, cultural heritage, and contemporary artistic discourse. His artwork has been acquired by important private collections and public institutions worldwide, including art museums in Chicago and Monaco.
EXHIBITS
Israel (Solo)
* 1962–1965: General Gallery, Tel Aviv
* 1970–1973: Chemerinski Gallery, Tel Aviv
* 1974–1975: President’s Mansion (Jerusalem), Larom Hotel (Eilat),
Rotary Club (Lod)
* 1994: Ramat Gan Museum
* Others: Artist’s House (Tel Aviv), Lous Gallery, America House,
Bat Yam Museum, Kibbutzim and museums across Israel
International
* 1969: Ohana Gallery, London
* 1973: National Arts Centre, Ottawa; Romi Gallery, Milan
* 1975: Ponte Vecchio Gallery, Florence
* 1980: Chateau Menir, Paris
* 1982–1983: National Arts Centres (Philadelphia, California)
* 1986: Museum of Art, Chicago
* 1987: Palais Panto, Vienna
AWARDS & NOTABLE CREATIONS
* Jerusalem of Gold tapestry – Knesset, Jerusalem
* Boats installation – Diamond Exchange, Tel Aviv
* Dove of Peace – Awarded to PM Yitzhak Rabin
* Logos: Hapoel, Avik Pharmaceuticals, Association of Engineers
* Posters: Bat-Sheva De Rothschild Ensemble
* Textile works and tapestries across Israel and Europe
* Histadrut Engineers Award
* Tel Aviv Medal of Honor
* Desert Tapestry Prize (Be’er Sheva)
* Mayor’s Award (Jerusalem)
* Ministry of Culture Award
* Theatre Poster Award – 15