Zamy Steynovitz

Zamy Steynovitz was born in Liegnitz, Poland on January 15, 1951. After winning a national art prize as a child, he moved to Israel in 1957. He studied at the Art School in Tel Aviv and at the Royal Academy of London, developing a distinctive style that reflected his Jewish and Eastern European heritage. His imagery drew comparisons to Chagall while expressing the colors and sensibilities of his own generation, with compositions inspired by religious folklore, Jewish tradition, Paris, flowers, angels, and circuses.
A transformative trip to South America in the mid-1980s profoundly influenced his artistic approach. The vibrant local brightness inspired him to adopt a more saturated color palette with richer tones and more vibrant hues, deepening his sensitivity to his surroundings. He became one of Israel’s most beloved artists, maintaining studios in both New York and Tel Aviv.
Widely exhibited and honored by heads of state throughout the world, Steynovitz’s works were presented by President Jimmy Carter, Prime Minister Begin, Pope John Paul II, and the Dalai Lama. Recognized by the Nobel Institute for Peace in Norway, he served as an ambassador of peace whose art celebrated love, joy, family life, and all creation. Represented by Park West Gallery, he worked tirelessly creating paintings, serigraphs, and embellished serigraphs until his untimely passing in 2000.