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Op Art

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
Trespass, Julian Stanczak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Julian Stanczak (1928-2017) Title: Trespass Year: 1979 Edition: 106/175, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on Somerset paper Size: 26.75 x 22.5 inches Condition: Good Inscriptio...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Transection I, Silkscreen by Clarence Carter 1971
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Clarence Holbrook Carter, American (1904 - 2000) Title: Transection I Year: 1971 Medium: Screenprint on Scintilla paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 75 Paper Size:...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Pinwheel, Framed OP Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Jurgen Peters
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jurgen Peters, German (1936 - ) Title: Pinwheel Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 14/250 Image Size: 24 x 24 inches Size: 27 in. x...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Skylight XXXVII, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Evelyn B. Johnson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Skylight XXXVII Evelyn B. Johnson Date: circa 1980 Screenprint, signed, numbered, and titled in pencil Edition of 9/25 Image Size: 36 x 26 inches Size: 41.5 x 30 in. (105.41 x 76.2 cm)
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

White black structure 2025 - Geometric abstract painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful abstract painting by Lucchetta comes framed in a wooden white frame. Its frame size is 92X92 cm and It will ship in a custom wooden crate. This hand painted piece by ...
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2010s Op Art

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Paper, Acrylic, Board

Passage, Geometric Abstract Acrylic Op Art Painting by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Passage Year: 1976 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated verso Size: 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm)
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1970s Op Art

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Acrylic

Three to Compare
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Three to Compare From: Twelve Progressions Signed and numbered in pencil Commissioned by Martha Jackson Graphics Printer: Domberger, Stuttgart, Germany Their drystamp lower right cor...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Lenk Series B, Kaspar Thomas Lenk
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Walasse Ting (1929-2010) Title: Lenk Series B Year: 1971 Edition: EA;100 Medium: Silkscreen, metallic ink in colors on wove paper Size: 26.5 x 26.5 inches Inscription: Signed...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Gamut, Abstract Geometric Op Art Screenprint by Mark Rowland
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Mark Rowland (American, 1953 - ) Title: Gamut Medium: Screenprint, signed, dated, and titled in pencil Edition 214/300 Size: 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x ...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Allegro, Op Art Serigraph by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Allegro Year: 1986 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 23/100 Image Size: 18 x 25.5 inches Size: 22.5 x 30 in...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Skylight XXX, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Evelyn B. Johnson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Skylight XXX Evelyn B. Johnson Date: circa 1980 Screenprint, signed, numbered, and titled in pencil Edition of 14/30 Image Size: 38 x 28.5 inches Size: 41.5 x 29.5 in. (105.41 x 74.9...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Diamonds, Large Geometric Painting by Arthur Boden c1970
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Arthur Boden, American Title: Untitled (Diamonds) Year: circa 1970 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed verso Size: 48 x 48 x 2 in. (121.92 x 121.92 x 5.08 cm)
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1970s Op Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Skylight XVII, Op Art Screenprint by Evelyn B. Johnson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Skylight XVII Evelyn B. Johnson Date: 1981 Screenprint, signed, numbered, dated and titled in pencil Edition of 19/25 Image Size: 26 x 38 inches Size: 30 x 42 ...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Interchange, Geometric Abstract Serigraph by Jurgen Peters, 1982
Located in Long Island City, NY
This serigraph was created by German artist Jurgen Peters. Peters was a very well known optical artist in the 1970s, he was a contemporary of Victor Vasarely, Yaacov Agam and Briget Riley...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Untitled (Geometric Structure), Victor Vasarely
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Title: Untitled (Geometric Structure) Year: 1975 Medium: Silkscreen on handmade paper Edition: E.A.; 250 Size: 21.65 x 22.83 inches Condition: Exc...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Relations Couleur III, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Hugo Demarco
Located in Long Island City, NY
Op art screenprint In a mesmerizing pattern of soft greens and mauves by Argentine artist Hugo Demarco. Title: Relations Couleur III Medium: Screenprint...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Trespass, Op Art Screenprint by Julian Stanczak
Located in Long Island City, NY
A colorful OP Art silkscreen by Poland-born American OP Artist, Julian Stanczak. Artist: Julian Stanczak, American (1928 - 2017) Title: Trespass Year: 1981 Medium: Screenprint, si...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Top Square, Op Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Jurgen Peters
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jurgen Peters, German (1936 - ) Title: Top Square Year: 1981 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250, AP Image Size: 31.5 x 21.5 inches Size...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

World, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Takaaki Matsumoto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A geometric abstract print by Japanese artist Takaaki Matsumoto. World Takaaki Matsumoto, Japanese (1954) Date: 1991 Screenprint Edition of 54 Size: 24 x 24 in. (60.96 x 60.96 cm)
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1990s Op Art

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Screen

Extrinsic, Geometric OP Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Extrinsic Year: 1974 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Image Size: 17 x 17 inches Size: 20 x 20 in. (5...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Spur, OP Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Jurgen Peters
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jurgen Peters, German (1936 - ) Title: Spur Year: 1981 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250, AP Image Size: 20 x 31.5 inches Size: 24 in. x ...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Fan Figuration, Op Art Screenprint by Jurgen Peters
Located in Long Island City, NY
This screenprint was created by German artist Jurgen Peters. Peters was a very well known optical artist in the 1970s, he was a contemporary of Victor Vasarely, Yaacov Agam and Bridg...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Marginal
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Marginal Screen print, 1971 Signed and numbered in pencil From: Twelve Progressions, 1970-1971 Commissioned by Martha Jackson Graphics Printed: Domberger, Stuttgart, Germany Edition:...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Mirroire d'Artiste
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jesus Rafael Soto, Venezuelan (1923 - 2005) Title: Mirroire d'Artiste Year: 2005 Medium: Mirrored Glass and Silkscreened Plexiglass Wall Sculpture, signature and number ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Op Art

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Metal

An American Portrait, 1976, Yaacov Agam
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: AFter Yaakov Agam (1928) Title: An American Portrait, exhibition poster Year: 1976 Medium: Offset Lithograph on wove paper Size: 27.75 x 19.25 inches Condition: Excellent Not...
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1970s Op Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Inward Eye, #6 Geometric Abstract OP Art Screenprint by Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Richard Anuszkiewicz (American, 1930 - ) created the "Inward Eye" portfolio after a conversation with a friend who said that Anuszkiewcz's works reminded him of William Blake's work....
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Modern Framed 'Entropy' Print on Paper Bright Yellow Green Color 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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21st Century and Contemporary Op Art

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Photographic Paper

Puzzle, Abstract Pop Art Screenprint by Arthur Boden
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Arthur Boden, American Title: Puzzle Year: 1970 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 8/75 Size: 21.5 in. x 21.5 in. (54.61 cm x 54.61 cm)
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Computer, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Takaaki Matsumoto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A geometric abstract print by Japanese artist Takaaki Matsumoto. Computer Takaaki Matsumoto, Japanese (1954) Date: 1991 Screenprint Edition of 198 Size: 24 x 24 in. (60.96 x 60.96 cm)
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1990s Op Art

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Screen

TRIDIM Gris
Located in Fairlawn, OH
TRIDIM Gris Screen print, 1986 Signed in pencil lower right (see photo) Edition: 200 (76/200) From: portfolio enetitled "35 ans apres" Printed at Atelier Arcay, Paris, France Publisher: Park West Gallery...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Flat, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Takaaki Matsumoto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A geometric abstract print by Japanese artist Takaaki Matsumoto. Flat Takaaki Matsumoto, Japanese (1954) Date: 1991 Screenprint Edition of 55 Size: 24 x 24 in. (60.96 x 60.96 cm)
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1990s Op Art

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Screen

Megapolis I, OP Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Megapolis I Year: 1970 Medium: Screenprint, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Image Size: 17 x 17 inches Size: 20 x 20 in....
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Untitled VI, OP Art Geometric Abstract Acrylic Painting on Paper by David Roth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: David Roth, American (1942 - ) Title: Untitled VI Year: 1974 Medium: Acrylic Painting on Arches Paper, signed and dated Image Size: 15.5 x 45.5 inches Size: 22.5 in. x 53.5 i...
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1970s Op Art

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Acrylic

Space Sounds no.3
Located in Long Island City, NY
Space Sounds no.3 Evelyn B. Johnson Date: circa 1980 Screenprint, signed, numbered, and titled in pencil Edition of 7/25 Image Size: 28 x 21 inches Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm)
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Mao18, Colorful OP Art Silkscreen by Ryo Tokita
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original hand-signed and numbered (edition 17/50) silkscreen by Ryo Tokita. Ryo Tokita is a Japanese born artist who emigrated to the United States in 1...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Untitled V, Op Art Abstract Geometric Pencil Drawing David Roth
Located in Long Island City, NY
This colored pencil drawing was created by American artist David Roth. Roth's images are proportioned according to a strict mathematical formula - the pictures are composed according...
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1970s Op Art

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Paper, Color Pencil

Intertwining Forms - Grey, Op Art Screenprint by Isaac Inbal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Isaac Inbal, Moroccan/Israeli (1945 - ) Title: Intertwining Forms - Grey Year: circa 1970 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 70/150 Size: 25 x 25 in. (...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Helios Blues - Geometric Oil Painting in Op Art and Hard-Edge Tradition
Located in Manchester, GB
Piicasa, Helios Blues, 2023 Spray Paint on Wood Oil on Canvas 100 x 100 cm (39.37 x 39.37 in) Unsigned Callum Simmons, aka Piicasa creates a series of paintings with contrasting...
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2010s Op Art

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Canvas, Oil

Circuitous, Op Art Serigraph by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Circuitous Year: 1978 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 70 Image Size: 20 x 20 inches Size: 22 x 22 inches
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Harlequin Sportif, Op Art Screenprint by Victor Vasarely
Located in Long Island City, NY
Victor Vasarely's style is a unique take on the op art movement. Rather than only gear towards the solely geometric and abstract, he also often ventures into representation. Using co...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Red Blue Variations, OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
An acrylic painting by Roy Ahlgren circa 1970. A geometric abstract painting utilizing bright contrasting color blocks in a modern form. Signed verso, unframed. Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Red Blue Variations...
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1970s Op Art

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Fugue VII, Minimalist Abstract Screenprint by Peter Markgraf
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Markgraf, Canadian (1924 - 2008) Title: Fugue VII Year: circa 1970 Medium: Screenprint, signed, numbered, and titled in pencil Edition: 56...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Faces of Dali #3, Yvaral
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Yvaral, Jean-Pierre Vasarely (1934-2002) Title: Faces of Dali #3 Year: 1977 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: IV/XX, 200, plus proofs Size: 34.75 x 24.375 inches Co...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Sequential Chroma, Op Art Screenprint by Julian Stanczak
Located in Long Island City, NY
A colorful OP Art silkscreen by Poland-born American OP Artist, Julian Stanczak. Artist: Julian Stanczak, American (1928 - 2017) Title: Sequential Chroma Year: 1981 Medium: Screen...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Estructuras Espacio - Temporales Shetam, OP Art Painting by Enrique Careaga
By Enrique Careaga
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Enrique Careaga, Paraguay (1944 - ) Title: Estructuras Espacio - Temporales Shetam 8120137 Date: October 27th, 1981 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, titled and dated ver...
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1980s Op Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ikon, Op Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Ikon Year: 1976 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Image Size: 17 x 17 inches Size: 20 x 20 in. (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Josef Levi, "Green, " OP Art Screenprint, 1970
Located in Long Island City, NY
This screenprint was created by American artist Josef Levi. Levi is especially known for his interest in the visual similarities that transcend cultures, like the pattern shown here....
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Iquitos - Geometric Oil Painting in Op Art and Hard-Edge Tradition
Located in Manchester, GB
Piicasa, Iquitos, 2023 Oil on Canvas 40 x 40 cm (15.75 x 15.75 in) Original Artwork Unsigned Callum Simmons, aka Piicasa creates a series of paintings with contrasting colours, ...
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2010s Op Art

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Canvas, Oil

Brown Mandala, Silkscreen by Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Clarence Holbrook Carter, American (1904 - 2000) Title: Brown Mandala Year: 1969 Medium: Silkscreen on Scintilla paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 75 Paper Size: ...
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1960s Op Art

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Screen

John F. Kennedy, Op Art Screenprint Portrait by Yvaral
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jean-Pierre Vasarely - "Yvaral", French (1934 - 2002) Title: John F. Kennedy Year: circa 1979 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 177/200 Size: 41 in...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Convolution, OP Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Convolution Year: 1978 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 19/80 Image Size: 18 x 24 inches Size: 20 x 26 i...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Untitled - Circle, Abstract Lithograph by Ludwig Wilding
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ludwig Wilding, German (1927 - 2010) Title: Untitled - Circle Year: 1967 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 38/100 Image Size: 15.5 x 15.5 inches Size...
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1960s Op Art

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Lithograph

"Conceptual Perspective II", 1969, Serigraph by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Conceptual Perspective II Year: 1969 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Image Size: 17 x 17 inches Size:...
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1960s Op Art

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Screen

"Stereopsis I", 1973, OP Art Silkscreen by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Stereopsis I Year: 1973 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Image Size: 18 x 18 inches Size: 20 x 20 in. ...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

I from the Aquarius Suite, Op Art Screenprint by Stanley William Hayter
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Stanley Hayter, British (1901 - 1988) Title: I from the Aquarius Suite Year: 1970 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150; AP XXX Paper Size: 27 x 23...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Untitled III, Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting on Paper by David Roth
Located in Long Island City, NY
This acrylic painting was created by American artist David Roth. Roth's images are proportioned according to a strict mathematical formula - the pictures are composed according to ho...
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1970s Op Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Blue and Red Space
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Blue and Red Space Ilk Screen, 1971 Signed and dated lower right (see photo) editioned lower left (see photo) Edition: 75 (75/75) Sheet size: 22 1/8 x 29 7/8" Image: 21-7/8 x 29-5/8"...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Desert Icon III, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
This grid of squares and circles quickly folds in on itself and seems to warp the fabric of space around it. Perfectly symmetrical, this print gives the illusion of diving headfirst into an old computer...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Mobius - Brown, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Wladimir Zwaagstra
By Wladimir Zwaagstra
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Wladimir Zwaagstra, Dutch (1937 - ) Title: Mobius - Brown Year: 1974 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 10/25 Size: 20 x 30 inches
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Red v. 2, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Babe Shapiro
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Babe Shapiro, American (1937 - 2016) Title: Red v. 2 Year: 1972 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 99 Image Size: 25 x 25 inches Size: 35 x 35 in. (88...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Op Art art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Op art 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. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Victor Vasarely, Roy Ahlgren, Victor Debach, and Yaacov Agam. Frequently made by artists working with Screen Print, and Paint 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, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are also available. Prices for art 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 $66 and tops out at $350,000, while the average work sells for $1,616.

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