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.
$3,250
Modern Framed 'Entropy' Print on Paper Bright Yellow Green Color by Abi Polinsky
By Abi Polinsky
Located in New York, NY
Entropy by Abi Polinsky Print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag paper, framed. W 32" x H 42" Please contact us for shipping quotes and customization options.
Photographic Paper
$180
H 12 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Portrait of a Couple (San Francisco 1970's Gay Castro photo)
By Fisher Ross
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Fisher Ross Portrait of a Couple, ca. 1977. Print measures 8 x 10 inches. Framed measurement: 10 x 12 inches. 2026 digital print from the original in the Fisher Ross Archive. Fr...
Photographic Paper
$75
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 in
Emilio Lussu Vintage Black and White Photograph, 1960s, Unframed
Located in Roma, IT
Emilio Lussu is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions.
Photographic Paper
$2,250
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Double" Black & White Photography 39" x 39" in Edition of 3 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Double" Black & White Photography 39" x 39" in Edition of 3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by...
Photographic Paper
$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Men" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Men" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by t...
Photographic Paper
$2,250
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Circus 1" Black & White Photography 39" x 39" inch Ed. of 3 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Circus 1" Black & White Photography 39" x 39" inch Ed. of 3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by th...
Photographic Paper
$2,250
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Sisters (Circus)" Photography 39" x 39" inch Edition of 3 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Sisters (Circus)" Photography 39" x 39" inch Edition of 3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the arti...
Photographic Paper
Cuban Socialists - Historical Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Cuban Socialists - Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photograph realized in the 1960s. It belongs to historical albumen including photo reportages of historical events an...
Photographic Paper
$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Miss Ada" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" in Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Miss Ada" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" in Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by th...
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La Dolce Vita
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS PIECE: Beauty, elegance and fierce attitude defines Elena’s eye-catching work. She is known for her high impact colorful portraits. Her style is permeated with the passion f...
Photographic Paper
$324
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 0.2 in
Infinite warm, hands, analog photography, natural light, cave, shelter
Located in Carballo, ES
Color photography printed in high quality on matte photographic paper. The dimensions are 21 x 30cm. Claudia Ferreiro (Santiago de Compostela, 1996) explores memory and identity li...
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Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 679.
Located in New York, NY
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 679. Goat; galloping. 14 x 20 inch original vintage collotype print from 1887 Image size 7 1/2 x 15 1/4 inches Inventor, photographer, entrepren...
Photographic Paper
$75
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Life in Italy 1960s Vintage Black and White Photograph, Modern Style
Located in Roma, IT
Exhibition - Life in Italy in 1960s is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1960s, it is from a series of vintage photographs of the cultural and artistic events in ...
Photographic Paper
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H 42 in W 32 in
Framed 'Janus' Print on Paper, Bright Yellow Orange Red Color, by Abi Polinsky
By Abi Polinsky
Located in New York, NY
Janus by Abi Polinsky. REP by Tuleste Factory Print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag paper, framed. W 32" x H 42" Please contact us for shipping quotes and customization options.
Photographic Paper
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Israeli Soldier Praying Tallit Photogram Op Art Kabbala Photograph Judaica Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
This one is unsigned but it came with two more signed works. Ya'acov Kaszemacher, well-known artist and photographer whose unique images of Hasidic festivities are fascinating to v...
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