David Gerstein

Born in Jerusalem in 1944, David Gerstein is one of the most internationally recognised Israeli contemporary artists, celebrated for his vibrant, multi-layered laser-cut metal wall sculptures — explosive with colour, movement and life. An insatiable student of art, he trained across the world's finest institutions: from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, to the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris (1966), and the Art Students League in New York. In 1974, he earned his Master of Art from St. Martin's School of Art in London, specialising in engraving and printmaking :  a technical rigour that would leave a lasting mark on his entire body of work.

A true pioneer, Gerstein was among the first artists to use industrial laser-cutting techniques in fine art. From the 1990s onwards, he moved from wood to steel, coating his sculptures in bold, automotive-grade lacquers. His works, that speak aout cyclists, marathon runners, crowds in motion, capture the vibrant energy of everyday life in a visual language that blends Pop Art, Folk Art and kinetic sculpture into one unmistakable style.

Driven by a deep conviction, Gerstein set out to dismantle the barrier between street art and museum art, creating works that speak equally to the first-time art lover and the seasoned collector. His monumental sculptures now grace more than 40 public spaces in Israel, as well as Singapore, South Korea, China, France, the United Kingdom and Taiwan. His iconic sculpture Momentum in Singapore stands as the tallest public sculpture in the country, soaring to 18.5 metres.

His works are held in the collections of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and numerous international institutions, as well as in major private collections around the world. In 2016, he was awarded the prestigious Artistic Creation Award in Taiwan.

Purchase a work by David Gerstein at De Medicis Gallery

Browse our curated selection of available works below: multi-layered laser-cut steel wall sculptures, limited editions — each numbered and signed. Whether you are an art enthusiast or a discerning collector, our Paris gallery is here to guide you. Every acquisition comes with its certificate of authenticity. Feel free to contact us for pricing, the artist's market value, or any enquiries about currently available works.