1967
Widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the French-Hungarian painter Victor Vasarely (1906–97) created eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting.
Such illusions were more than pleasing tricks for Vasarely, who insisted that “pure form and pure color can signify the world.” He wanted to “democratize” art by producing works in large editions at reasonable prices that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a “Planetary Folklore.”
Embodying Vasarely’s singular belief that art should serve a social function, accessible to all, these innovations may perhaps be his greatest contribution to 20th-century art.
Find a collection of Victor Vasarely prints, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
$2,200
H 5 in W 9 in D 6.25 in
Agam Silkscreen Judaica Kiddush Cup Signed Israeli Kinetic Op Art Sculpture
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a revolving colorful kiddush cup with a signed and numbered Agam op art print in it. this includes the base tray. There is no cup insert so it is more of a sculptural piece ...
Metal
$6,500
H 32.5 in W 32 in
1970's Enamel Metal Vasarely Silkscreen Screenprint Axo Kinetic Op Art Sculpture
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Surfside, FL
Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Axo This piece is hand signed and numbered circa 1972-1977 I have seen it described as enamel on steel and enamel on aluminium. it is a serigraph on meta...
Metal, Enamel
$10,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 18.13 in W 15.75 in
Image-miroir (Mirror Image), 1965
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1965, this sculpture is hand signed by Victor Vasarely (1906 – 1997) in black ink on one of the aluminum panels in the lower right (nearest to the center cross-section); f...
Metal
$17,629
H 20.48 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - COULEUR À L’ESPACE ARIEL. Op Art. Limited edition sculpture
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - COULEUR À L’ESPACE ARIEL Date of creation: 2011 Medium: Chromography on PVC and steel Edition: 75 Size: 52 x 12 x 12 cm Condition: In perfect conditions, brand new...
Plexiglass, Screen
$15,573
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CHROMOINTERFERENCE MANIPULABLE LA DIFFERENCE. Op Art. Limited
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CHROMOINTERFERENCE MANIPULABLE LA DIFFERENCE Date of creation: 2011 Medium: Screen print on plexiglass Edition: 99 Size: 40 x 35 x 10 cm Condition: In perfect cond...
Plexiglass, Screen
$15,573
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CHROMOINTERFERENCE MANIPULABLE CARIBE. Op Art Limited edition
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CHROMOINTERFERENCE MANIPULABLE CARIBE Date of creation: 2014 Medium: Screen print on plexiglass Edition: 99 Size: 40 x 35 x 10 cm Condition: In perfect conditions,...
Plexiglass, Screen
Helios, 1967
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Palo Alto, CA
This magnificent work by Victor Vasarely displays an intricate interplay of green optical figures against a clear background in a three-dimensional medium. It offers a fascinating vi...
Plexiglass, Screen
Holld (Moiré Tower), 1989
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1989, this acrylic and silkscreen sculpture is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Pécs, 1906 – Paris, 1997) in black ink in the lower right. Numbered from the edition of 75 i...
Glass, Lucite, Screen
$33,167
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - COULEUR ADDITIVE PERSEUS. Op Art. Limited edition
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - COULEUR ADDITIVE PERSEUS Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Three screen prints on paper Edition: 50 Size: 100 x 70 cm (each work) Condition: In perfect conditions, br...
Paper, Screen
$17,676
H 20.48 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - COULEUR À L’ESPACE NOVA. Op Art. Limited edition sculpture
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - COULEUR À L’ESPACE NOVA Date of creation: 2012 Medium: Chromography on PVC and steel Edition: 75 Size: 52 x 12 x 12 cm Condition: In perfect conditions, brand new ...
Plexiglass, Screen
"Celebration de Cinquante" - bronze wall sculpture, leaves, nautical - Nevelson
By Corrina Sephora
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Celebration de Cinquante" is a wall sculpture made of fold formed, forged and fabricated bronze and patina. Approximately 45 by 210 by 4.5 inches. The shape and size of the install...
Bronze
"Curious Dreamer" - surrealist iron sculpture, ladder, nautical - Nevelson
By Corrina Sephora
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Curious Dreamer" is a wall free standing surrealist sculpture made of forged and fabricated steel, cast iron, copper and paint. Approximately 58 by 33 by 23 inches. Corrina is ins...
Copper, Iron
"Prières et Rituels dans L'émerveillement" - indoor / outdoor sculpture, surreal
By Corrina Sephora
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Prières et Rituels dans L'émerveillement" is a surrealist metal sculpture made of stainless steel & bronze with patina. This boat, branch, ladder sculpture...
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"AVIRONS, Lunar Cycles, - wall sculpture, moon, celestial, space, oar
By Corrina Sephora
Located in Atlanta, GA
"AVIRONS, Lunar Cycles" is a wall sculpture made of copper & brass with patina, steel. Corrina is inspired by the work of Louise Bourgeois, Louise Nevelson, Albert Paley, Lee Bontec...
Brass, Copper, Steel
"Uncharted Waters" - celestial painting, large-scale blue, moon cycles
By Corrina Sephora
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Uncharted Waters" is a large painting on panel featuring hues of blue. Corrina is inspired by the work of Louise Bourgeois, Louise Nevelson, Albert Paley, Lee Bontecou. Atlanta-ba...
Gold Leaf
"The Weekend Songs" - abstract landscape painting - colorful - figure
By Kate Hooray Osmond
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an geometric abstract landscape and cityscape painting featuring electric hues of orange, blue, yellow, pink and gold. It is framed in a simple gold frame measuring ...
Gold Leaf
