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Biography Aaron Witkin was born on March 3rd 1934 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He grew up in an artistic family, the eldest of three brothers, Isaac (Sculptor) and Jacob (Actor), and sister Deborah (Interior Designer). He studied at Cape Town University and moved to London in 1952 Where he studied at Chelsea School of Art. |
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In 1958 he married
Colleen, a successful and beautiful model, shortly after they left South
Africa for England. They had 3 children, Laura, Sebastian and Danah.
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In 1963 Aaron
and family moved to Israel, he was soon recognized as one of the countries
leading young artists, exhibiting (Mavoch Exhibition)
and designing exhibitions at the Israel and Islamic Museums, as well as
winning the Aika Memorial Prize (Israel Museum). He also taught in Tel-Aviv
and Jerusalem art schools. In 1967 Aaron represented Israel at the 5th
Paris Biennial (Museum of Modern Art) along with Menashe Kadishman and
Henry Shelesnyak. Later that year the family again moved, back to England.
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During the 1970s
Aaron left the professional art world behind to focus his energies on
Medi-Cine, the company he had formed with two friends creating films for
the pharmaceutical industry. The films incorporated animation sequences
to visualize the effects of drugs on the body. The company won major awards
for its work and was highly successful. Aaron's contributions to the company
were on the creative and visual aspects of the films.
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The 80s saw Aaron taking on a new role and returning to Jerusalem, to design the Citadel (King David Museum). He spent 5 years transforming an archaeological site into a stunning museum, with gardens and walkways, a sound and light show, and exhibition areas. |
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The 90s again
saw Aaron recreating himself, this time with Magic Touch, the company
he started with partner Mike Hickin. Magic Touch was a Computer Graphics
facility based in Soho, London. The company grew and developed into Touch
Animation. Aaron also developed CD Rom titles such as The Dead Sea Scrolls
Revealed, and Biosys. His offices became the home to several small start
up operations, and Aaron was something of a father figure and guide to
these young companies.
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Aaron passed
away on November 4th 1999 after a short illness. He continued to paint
for pleasure and used his creative mind throughout his life. He loved
music and traveling, enjoyed sports and chess, had friends all over the
world and had a special love of Israel. He leaves us his memory and his
art, his passion and humanity.
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