Marvin Israel

author · designer

American^[1,2] b. 3 July 1924, Syracuse, New York, U.S.^[1,2] d. 7 May 1984^[1,2]

Marvin Israel (1924–1984) was a versatile American artist, photographer, painter, teacher, and art director based in New York City. He was a prominent figure in the mid-20th-century visual arts scene, known for his unique approach to surreal interiors and abstract imagery. Beyond his personal studio practice, Israel was a significant figure in the production of photographic monographs and exhibitions, frequently collaborating with iconic photographers like Richard Avedon and Diane Arbus.^[1,2]

• surrealism
• art direction
• abstract imagery
• interior design