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Your Guide to the 1 Most Famous Michael Gitlin Paintings
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Michael Gitlin in our catalogue
In short
Michael Gitlin's best-known piece is A Simple Line (1978). You'll find it at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. We have 1 works by Michael Gitlin in our catalogue; this guide picks out the 1 best known, with the year, the museum and the story of each piece.
born 1943, Cape Town
Most works: Israel Museum
The 10 Michael Gitlin paintings to know first
Where you can see Michael Gitlin's paintings
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Michael Gitlin | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Israel Museum |
Jerusalem | 1 | A Simple Line |
Year by year: the best-known Michael Gitlin pieces
The dated Michael Gitlin pieces on this page all come from 1978. Here they are, in order of fame.
Works per year
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Michael Gitlin: quick answers about the paintings
What is Michael Gitlin's best-known painting?See the answer
Top of the list is A Simple Line (1978).
What age was Michael Gitlin when creating A Simple Line?See the answer
35 years old. Michael Gitlin was born in 1943, and A Simple Line dates from 1978.
How many works by Michael Gitlin are in your catalogue?See the answer
We have 1 works by Michael Gitlin in our catalogue.
In which museums can you see Michael Gitlin's famous works?See the answer
You'll find most of them in Israel Museum (Jerusalem). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
Michael Gitlin's story
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.
His artistic practice is characterized as abstract and reductive. Gitlin began his career working in three dimensions, utilizing paper as a medium rather than a support, and later transitioned to working with wood. Many of his sculptures are wall pieces that rely on architecture for physical and contextual support. In recent years, his material palette has expanded to include steel wool, copper wire, foam, and black spandex, while drawing remains a demanding component of his project.
Exhibitions and Academic Career
Gitlin's work has been exhibited in numerous international locations, including the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the ICC Antwerp, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. His museum shows have spanned from the Kunsthalle Mannheim to the Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst Antwerpen. His sculptures are held in various prestigious collections, such as the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the British Museum in London.
Throughout his career, Gitlin has held teaching positions at several notable institutions, including: