Israeli sculptor Daniel Karavan dies at 90, remembered for deep ties to Tuscany

Daniel Karavan, a prominent Israeli sculptor of the 20th century, passed away at the age of 90 in Tel Aviv. He was born on December 7, 1930, and spent his youth in a kibbutz, where he was influenced by communitarianism and multiculturalism. His artistic journey commenced at 14 in Tel Aviv, followed by studies in Florence and Paris. Notable works include the Negev Brigade Monument (1963–1968), 'Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem,' and projects like Axe Majeur and the Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims, which often blended nature with human creativity. Karavan, who had deep connections to Tuscany, received accolades at the 1976 Venice Biennale and the 1977 Israel Prize. His death was mourned by the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno di Firenze.