Menashe Kadishman
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Menashe Kadishman

Israel • 1932 - 2015  116 followers

Israeli artist known for his colorful sheep sculptures, influenced by his time as a shepherd.

Biography

Menashe Kadishman (1932–2015) was an influential Israeli painter and sculptor known for his unique artistic vision that blended minimalist influences with deeply symbolic themes. Born in Tel Aviv, he studied sculpture under Moshe Sternschuss and Rudi Lehmann before moving to London in 1959. There, he immersed himself in the minimalist art movement and formed connections with artists such as Anthony Caro. His first major exhibition took place at the Grosvenor Gallery, marking the beginning of an international career.

Kadishman’s early experiences as a shepherd in a kibbutz during the 1950s had a profound impact on his art. This connection to nature and animals became a defining element of his work, culminating in his 1978 Venice Biennale installation, where he famously presented a flock of painted sheep. This theme remained central throughout his career, with his expressive depictions of sheep becoming his signature motif. In the 1990s, Kadishman also created powerful works for the Jewish Museum in Berlin, addressing themes of memory, loss, and the victims of war and violence, particularly in reference to the Holocaust. His contributions to Israeli art were recognized in 1995 when he received the prestigious Israel Prize.

Kadishman’s legacy continues to thrive in the global art scene. His works remain highly sought after by collectors, and his sculptures and paintings are frequently displayed in major museums and exhibitions worldwide. Recent retrospectives have revisited his impact on contemporary sculpture and painting, shedding new light on his innovative use of color and form. His sheep paintings, in particular, continue to resonate with audiences, symbolizing themes of sacrifice, innocence, and collective memory. His public sculptures, many of which stand in Israel and beyond, remain lasting testaments to his artistic and cultural influence.

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Painting, Pretty Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,150 $3,652

Print, Sheep Flock (Love), Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 52 x 66 x 0.5 cm Print - 20.5 x 26 x 0.2 inch

$699

Sculpture, Rising Up, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Sculpture - 40 x 24 x 12 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 9.4 x 4.7 inch

$6,750

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$486

Print, Sheep Flock, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 80 x 73 x 0.5 cm Print - 31.5 x 28.7 x 0.2 inch

$799

Print, Angels, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 53 x 73 x 0.5 cm Print - 20.9 x 28.7 x 0.2 inch

$1,680

Painting, Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$1,250 $1,100

Print, Green Palm, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 77.5 x 54.6 cm Print - 30.5 x 21.5 inch

$850

Print, Black Palm, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 100.3 x 74.9 cm Print - 39.5 x 29.5 inch

$850

Painting, “Brave Horse”, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$3,950

Painting, Two Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 60 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$4,150

Painting, Innocent Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,150 $3,652

Painting, Blue Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,150 $3,652

Painting, Colorful Herd, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,150 $3,652

Print, Colorful Landscape, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 52.5 x 75 x 0.5 cm Print - 20.7 x 29.5 x 0.2 inch

$739

Print, Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 85.1 x 78.7 cm Print - 33.5 x 31 inch

$750

Painting, 3 Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 60 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

$7,720

Painting, Silent Sheep, Ancient Stone, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$5,900

Painting, Gentle Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,150

Painting, Soft-Eyed Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,350

Painting, Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$4,150

Print, Pink Palm, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 77.5 x 54.6 cm Print - 30.5 x 21.5 inch

$675

Painting, Bride and Groom, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch

$6,600

Painting, Sheep Head, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$5,250

Print, Teal and Red Palm, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 101.6 x 74.9 cm Print - 40 x 29.5 inch

$750

Print, Red Earth, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 78.7 x 99.1 cm Print - 31 x 39 inch

$600

Print, Four Purple Squares, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 73.7 x 104.1 cm Print - 29 x 41 inch

$750

Print, Confetti Tiles, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 104.1 x 73.7 cm Print - 41 x 29 inch

$750

Print, Blue Palm, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 101.6 x 74.9 cm Print - 40 x 29.5 inch

$750

Print, Black Earth, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 78.7 x 99.1 cm Print - 31 x 39 inch

$600

Print, The Shepherdess, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 70 x 56 x 0.5 cm Print - 27.6 x 22 x 0.2 inch

$649

Painting, Sheep Head, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$5,250

Painting, Sheep With Red Drinking, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 30 x 25 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 1 inch

$1,653

Print, Tree in Tree (Primary), Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 104.1 x 76.2 cm Print - 41 x 30 inch

$950

Painting, Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$1,350

Print, Vintage Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 70 x 56 x 0.5 cm Print - 27.6 x 22 x 0.2 inch

$649

Painting, Head, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

$2,297

Print, Untitled - Tiles, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 104.1 x 73.7 cm Print - 41 x 29 inch

$750

Print, Silver Earth, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 78.7 x 99.1 cm Print - 31 x 39 inch

$600

Print, Sheep Portfolio 7, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 85.1 x 78.7 cm Print - 33.5 x 31 inch

$750

Print, Sheep Portfolio 5, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 85.1 x 78.7 cm Print - 33.5 x 31 inch

$750

Print, Sheep Portfolio 4, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 85.1 x 78.7 cm Print - 33.5 x 31 inch

$750

Print, Sheep Portfolio 3, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 85.1 x 78.7 cm Print - 33.5 x 31 inch

$750

Print, Sheep Portfolio 2, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 85.1 x 78.7 cm Print - 33.5 x 31 inch

$750

Print, Sheep on multicolor, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 85.1 x 78.7 cm Print - 33.5 x 31 inch

$750

Print, Circle of Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 73.7 x 104.1 cm Print - 29 x 41 inch

$750

Print, Sheep Portfolio 1, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 85.1 x 78.7 cm Print - 33.5 x 31 inch

$750

Print, Colorful Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 80 x 60 x 0.5 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.2 inch

$729

Print, Colorful Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Print - 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

$649 $552

Painting, Blue & Green Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1 inch

$1,400

Painting, Sheep's Head, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 25 x 25 x 3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 1.2 inch

$1,100

Painting, Black Sheep, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 85 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 33.5 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

$3,950

Painting, A Moment of Rest, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$1,799 $1,620

Painting, Special Horse, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$3,900

Painting, Large Sheep White Eyes and Ctown, Menashe Kadishman

Menashe Kadishman

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1 inch

$3,991

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The artistic movements of the artists are: Abstract Landscape Artists
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The year of birth of the artist is: 1932