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.
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$1,350
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Thirst" Black & White Photography 29.5" x 24" in Edition 1/15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Thirst" Black & White Photography 29.5" x 24" in Edition 1/15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by t...
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$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"New Moon" Black & White Photograph 31" x 31" in Ltd. Ed. 2/7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"New Moon" Black & White Photograph 31" x 31" in Ltd. Ed. 2/7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the...
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Party Girl
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Liz Von Hoene is an award winning fashion photographer and director known for her immaculate concept driven images that strike the right balance between sophistica...
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$2,350
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"No Time (2)" Photography 39" x 39" inch Edition of 3 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"No Time (2)" 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 artist...
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$2,450
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Geometry" Black & White Photograph 39" x 39" in Ltd. Ed. 2/3 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Geometry" Black & White Photograph 39" x 39" in Ltd. Ed. 2/3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the a...
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$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Trio 2" Black & White Photograph 31" x 31" in Limited Ed of 7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Trio 2" Black & White Photograph 31" x 31" in Limited Ed of 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 49 in D 0.1 in
"Speed 2" Black & White Photography 39" x 49" in Edition 1/3 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Speed 2" Black & White Photography 39" x 49" in Edition 1/3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issues by th...
Photographic Paper
$2,250
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Swimming Suit" Photography 39" x 39" in Edition 1/3 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Swimming Suit" Photography 39" x 39" in Edition 1/3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist Not...
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$1,350
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Meaw 2" Black & White Photograph 30" x 24" in Ltd. Ed. of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Meaw 2" Black & White Photograph 30" x 24" in Ltd. Ed. of 15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by th...
Photographic Paper
$1,350
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
"Echoes of Return" Photograph 29.5" x 20" in Limited Ed. 1/15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Echoes of Return" Photograph 29.5" x 20" in Limited Ed. 1/15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the a...
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Pink POP Rox
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS PIECE: The goal of this shoot was to introduce more color to my body of work using unique shaped candies as props. ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Michelle Kappeler is a New York base...
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$1,850
H 31 in W 31 in D 0.1 in
"Intermixture 3" Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Intermixture 3" Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the art...
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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.
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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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