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Op Art Color Photography

OP ART STYLE

The Op art movement emerged in the 1960s, mirroring the counterculture of the time in its embrace of visual trickery, graphic shapes and bright colors.

Spreading across Europe and the Americas, the style — whose name is short for “optical art” — influenced advertising, fashion and interior design before fading in the early ’70s.

Op art remained significant, however, for artists and scientists interested in the nature of perception. And today, it’s seeing a resurgence of interest from collectors and interior designers.

Op artists played with the principles of perception, manipulating line, shape, patterns and color to create the illusion of depth and movement. They drew on and evolved methods developed by past movements, from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism, to produce intense visual experiences.

All the Op artists shared a focus on the gap between what is and what we perceive. Each, however, had a distinct approach to the issue and a unique visual style.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Op art that includes works by Josef Albers, Bridget Riley, Jesús Rafael Soto and more.

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Style: Op Art
Rear Window View, Purple Pastel Tones, Mauve Hue Abstract Diptych, Aurora Print
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...
Category

2010s Op Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Rear Window View, Purple Pastel Tones, Mauve Hue Abstract Diptych, Aurora Print
Rear Window View, Purple Pastel Tones, Mauve Hue Abstract Diptych, Aurora Print

Ryan Rivadeneyra
Rear Window View, Purple Pastel Tones, Mauve Hue Abstract Diptych, Aurora Print, 2023

Three Pattern Interference- 1960s Op Art Photograph, Geometric, Blue, Orange
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition of 5. Printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta 325g Archival Paper. Dated and signed with the certificate of authenticity. This vibrant Op Art photograph from 1969 captures the essence of movement and color through its intricate, circular patterns created by three pattern interference. The pulsating gradients of orange, blue, and green add depth and energy, making it a perfect centerpiece for a contemporary interior. Inspired by the 1960s Op Art movement, this work by a pioneering photographer brings a geometric and modern aesthetic to any space, creating a dynamic focal point. Its vibrant composition adds both vibrancy and sophistication to living rooms, offices, or modern interiors. Enzo Ragazzini...
Category

1960s Op Art Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Giclée

Three Pattern Interference- 1960s Op Art Photograph, Geometric, Blue, Orange
Three Pattern Interference- 1960s Op Art Photograph, Geometric, Blue, Orange

Enzo Ragazzini
Three Pattern Interference- 1960s Op Art Photograph, Geometric, Blue, Orange, 1969

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