From Penniless to Provocative: How David Gerstein's ’50s Childhood Shaped a Global Art Phenomenon

Israeli Trailblazers

What happens when a poor boy from the 1950s insists on doing things his way—and ends up becoming one of the most influential artists of our time?

In this powerful episode of Finding Inspiration, world-renowned sculptor and painter David opens up about his early struggles, his defiant path through an art world that didn’t “get him,” and his unstoppable creative drive at age 76.

💥 Hear why he believes painting is the only true form of artistic freedom
💥 Why his sculptures are seen around the world—but his most meaningful work is still unseen
💥 How the clock is ticking—and what he feels compelled to say before time runs out

This episode is a rare, raw look at what it means to live—and create—without compromise.

🎧 If you're passionate about art, legacy, creativity, and staying bold even with a ticking clock, this episode will light your fire.

🎧 Subscribe now to Israeli Trailblazers—where we spotlight the fearless leaders building a freer world.

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Chapters

1. From Penniless to Provocative: How David Gerstein's ’50s Childhood Shaped a Global Art Phenomenon (00:00:00)

2. Birthplace of David Gerstein (00:01:05)

3. Memories of Childhood Help Develop His Art (00:02:06)

4. Connecting A Theme of Art Solution (00:03:20)

5. Balcony Series Came From Childhood in Tel Aviv (00:03:50)

6. Travelling Around The World Shaped David (00:05:11)

7. New York Experience for 2 Years (00:06:08)

8. David Returned to Israel (00:07:21)

9. David Establishes Himself As An Israeli Artist (00:07:57)

10. David Decided Not To Do The Fashionable Art Style (00:08:59)

11. David Says to Insist On Your Own Style (00:09:51)

12. New Way to Express Himself (00:10:27)

13. David Sticks to Him Gut Instinct on Art (00:11:10)

14. David's Advice for Young Artists (00:11:55)

15. Don't Follow the Trends (00:13:09)

16. David Created A Medium to Be Noticed (00:14:05)

17. Creating Art for Everyone (00:14:44)

18. David Becomes an International Artist (00:15:12)

19. David Believes in Ambassadors Of Art (00:16:10)

20. Art For Everyone (00:16:24)

21. An Established David Continues to Go Against The Stream (00:18:03)

22. David Goes Back to Painting in His 70s (00:18:41)

23. Continuing What He Left Behind Years Ago (00:18:47)

24. David Does Sculptures & Discovers Limitations (00:19:07)

25. Canvas vs. Sculptures (00:19:23)

26. In His 70s, What's Left to Create? (00:19:41)

27. David Wants to Say It All Before It's Over (00:19:48)