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Op Art Still-life Sculptures

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
Op Art Bowl for Hirshhorn Museum
Located in New York, NY
Richard Anuszkiewicz Op Art Bowl for Hirshhorn Museum, 1976 Glazed Enamel on Metal Bowl. Artists Signature Fired in Plate Anuszkiewicz' signature fired ont...
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1970s Op Art Still-life Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel

Mickey Mouse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stephen Graham Mickey Mouse Black Frame Swarovski crystals on push pins 2017 South African-born Stephen Graham has been working as an Artist and a Desig...
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2010s Op Art Still-life Sculptures

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Board, Pins

Drippin Paint
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stephen Graham Drippin Paint 12" x 20.5" Swarovski crystals on push pins 2017 South African-born Stephen Graham has been working as an Artist and a Designer in the Art and Creative ...
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2010s Op Art Still-life Sculptures

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Board, Pins

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Op Art still-life sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Op Art still-life sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Stephen Graham, and Richard Anuszkiewicz. Frequently made by artists working with Board, and Pins and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Op Art still-life sculptures, so small editions measuring 17 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life sculptures made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,800 and tops out at $11,600, while the average work sells for $4,600.

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