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.
$580
Geometric Modernism, Violet Gateway, Minimalist Abstraction, Space Age Diptych
Located in Barcelona, ES
This limited edition giclée print by Cyd Fontaine explores the language of geometric modernism through a precise arrangement of concentric color fields. Gradual tonal transitions mov...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée
Prince Donuts
By Candice CMC
Located in Southampton, NY
The gallery just received this newly completed exciting work of art by Candice CMC. The Queen of Donut Art has created The Prince of Donuts! You have read about the extraordinary don...
Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
Reverse Sunsets, Abstract Blurry Gradient, Mauve to Yellow, Giclée Print Diptych
Located in Barcelona, ES
Reverse Sunsets is a vibrant Giclée print that explores the emotional resonance of color through soft, seamless transitions of mauve, purple, and yellow tones. This abstract diptych ...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée
$2,800
B & W Photograph of Bridget Riley, 1964 (Hand Signed by Bridget Riley), Framed
Located in New York, NY
Early black and white photograph of Bridget Riley smoking in front of her now iconic black and white works. The image was captured in 1964, a pivotal year just before she achieved in...
Photographic Paper
$4,900
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...
Archival Paper, Giclée
Warm Gradient Lights Giclée Print, Abstract Diptych, 36x48\" Edition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Warm Gradient Lights is a vibrant Giclée print that explores the emotional resonance of color through soft, seamless transitions of pink, peach, lavender, and coral tones. This abstr...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$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
Price Upon Request
Face to Face
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Face to Face by Nemo Jantzen is a meticulously handmade artwork, crafted from over 2,000 images of film photography, iconic movie scenes, classic movie posters, and Hollywood legends...
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Photographic Film
$2,200
H 27 in W 40 in
H2O I Homage to David Hockney - abstact pattern pool surface water reflections
Located in San Francisco, CA
Light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, large format photograph of sun reflecting on a summer pool, an homage to the iconic pool reflections p...
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Giclée
$5,800
H 42 in W 118 in
Bamboo Forest - abstract nature observation of iconic Japanese bamboo grove
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photographic sections of lush emerald green nature biotope, a highly detailed observation of the natural beauty of Japan's famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Bamboo Forest b...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée
$2,000
H 27 in Dm 40 in
Burst III - large scale abstract photograph of caleidoscopic color explosions
Located in San Francisco, CA
From Christian Stoll's body of works BURST (2015), an abstract exploration of high speed photographs capturing mesmerizing explosions of caleidoscopic color 27 x 40 inches (68 x 102...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$5,200
H 72.5 in W 58 in
Seascape IV (Homage to Mark Rothko) - large format abstract seascape photograph
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
From a series of large scale abstract photographs of muted color monochromatic ocean water surface and cloudscapes SEASCAPE IV by Frank Schott an homage t...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$3,600
H 48 in W 48 in
Wave I - large format abstract liquidscape in azur and lapis blue color palette
Located in San Francisco, CA
mesmerizing large scale photographic capture of strikingly abstract water surface shimmering in soothing tones of cobalt, admiral, azur and lapis blue Wave I (Abstract) by Christian...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$4,800
H 58 in W 58 in
Flow II - large format photograph of abstract liquid water cloudscapes
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photography of mesmerizing muted color compositions of liquid cloudscape painting in water, hypnotizing abstract liquidscapes from the body of works titled 'Flow' Flow I...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$4,400
H 48 in W 76 in D 0.1 in
Flora I - large format photograph of abstract floral and liquid cloud explosion
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale abstraction of floral water clouds in a liquid landscape FLORA I by Christian Stoll 48 x 76 inches (122 x 193cm) signed edition of 7 25 x 40 inches (64 x 102cm) signe...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$4,400
H 48 in W 72 in
Wallscape IV ( New York ) - abstraction of urban textures and palimpsest colors
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
WALLSCAPE IV by Frank Schott from a series of photographic observances capturing urban textures and wallscape color palettes 48 x 72 inches / 122cm x 182...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$2,200
H 25 in W 40 in
LA Parking - large scale photograph of midcentury urban architectural element
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
LA Parking by Frank Schott a burst of red in an urban landscape of striking minimalism, from a series of photographs capturing the mid century modern architecture and architectural e...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée
$1,800
H 27 in W 40 in
Burst I - large scale abstract photograph of caleidoscopic color explosions
Located in San Francisco, CA
From Christian Stoll's body of works BURST (2015), an abstract exploration of high speed photographs capturing mesmerizing explosions of caleidoscopic color 27 x 40 inches (68 x 102...
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée
$3,800
H 64 in W 48 in
Tulle - large format abstract photograph of mesmerizing haute couture textile
Located in San Francisco, CA
an epic scale photograph of mesmerizing texture details of sunny lemon yellow haute couture fashion fabric TULLE by Christian Stoll (2014) 64 x 48 inches / 163cm x 122cm signed ed...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$4,800
H 58 in W 58 in
Flow I - large format photograph of abstract liquid water cloudscapes
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photography of mesmerizing muted color compositions of liquid cloudscape painting in water, hypnotizing abstract liquidscapes from the body of works titled 'Flow' Flow I...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Sold
H 36 in W 48 in
Rear Window View, Purple Pastel Tones, Mauve Hue Abstract Diptych, Aurora Print
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...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Sold
H 36 in W 48 in
Rear Window View, Purple Pastel Tones, Mauve Hue Abstract Diptych, Aurora Print
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...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Sold
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
Sold
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...
Photographic Paper