Marek Yanai, b. 1946 Germany, grew up in Poland. Immigrated 1956. Studied in Bezalel Academy 1966-1970 with Yosef Hirsch, 1972-1974 in Vienna with Prof. Ernst Fuchs. Founded and directed puppet theatre 1969-71. Painted in Vienna 1972-1975. Many worldwide exhibitions including among others Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, New York, Vienna, Paris, London.