1978
A Simple Line (Michael Gitlin, 1978)
A Simple Line is a work of Michael Gitlin (1943). It dates from 1978. It is kept at Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israel.
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StatsA Simple Line: key details
- Title
- A Simple Line
- Artist
- Michael Gitlin (1943)
- Artist born in
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Date
- 1978
- Where to see it
- Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel
Where is A Simple Line today?
Israel Museum
Jerusalem, Israel
The Legacy of the Israel Museum Established in 1965, the Israel Museum functions as a primary cultural institution in Jerusalem. Conceived by Mayor Teddy Kollek, the museum was designed to unite the diverse cultural history of the region. It is situated on a hill within the Givat Ram neighborhood.
A Simple Line: image files
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Michael Gitlin, A Simple Line (1978), Israel Museum.
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Which museum holds the original "A Simple Line"?
The original "A Simple Line" by Michael Gitlin is held at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
When was "A Simple Line" made?
"A Simple Line" dates from 1978. The date places the work within Michael Gitlin's career and its era.
Can the image of "A Simple Line" by Michael Gitlin be freely reproduced?
Regarding copyright, "A Simple Line" is still protected by copyright.
Who created "A Simple Line"?
"A Simple Line" was created by Michael Gitlin. The information on this page describes Michael Gitlin's original work.
How old was Michael Gitlin when creating "A Simple Line" in 1978?
Michael Gitlin was 35 years old when creating "A Simple Line" in 1978. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1943.
Did "A Simple Line" stay in its artist's homeland?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. Michael Gitlin was born in South Africa, and the original "A Simple Line" is held in a museum in Israel.
About Michael Gitlin
1943, South Africa
Michael Gitlin
The Form and Space of Michael Gitlin Michael Gitlin is a contemporary sculptor, painter, printmaker, and university teacher. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, his family emigrated to Israel in 1948. His academic background includes studying English Literature and Art History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, alongside studies at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. Gitlin later moved to New York City, where he earned an MFA from the Pratt Institute.