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.
Concatenation, OP Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Concatination Year: 1970 Medium: Silkscreen, signed, titled and numbered in pencil Edition: 150 Image Size: 18 x 18 inches Size: 2...
Screen
$480Sale Price|20% Off
OP Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Marc Koller
By Marc Koller
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Marc Koller, American Title: Untitled Year: circa 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 120 Image Size: 24.5 x 24.5 inches Size: 30 in. x 38.5 in. ...
Screen
"Editions Lahumiere 88 bd. de Courceles" 1974 Vintage Op Art Lithograph Colorful
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage poster lithograph by Victor Vasarely advertising an exhibit Galerie Luhumiere in Paris. The print features a an Op Art composition featuring a grid pattern of repeated squar...
Lithograph
Josef Levi, "Green, " OP Art Screenprint, 1970
By Josef Levi
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....
Screen
Ikon, Op Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
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)
Screen
Rainbow Waves, Op Art Screenprint by Jurgen Peters
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jurgen Peters, German (1936 - ) Title: Rainbow Waves Year: 1981 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250, AP 30 Image Size: 18.5 x 34 inches ...
Screen
$2,500
John F. Kennedy, Op Art Screenprint Portrait by Yvaral
By Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely)
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...
Screen
$950
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...
Screen
$6,015
Almir Mavignier: 9 Abstract Screenprints from the "48 Serigraphien" Portfolio
By Almir Mavignier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Almir Mavignier Untitled (from 48 Serigraphien), 1961 Medium: 9 abstract screen prints on paper Dimensions: 15 7/10 × 11 7/10 in 39.8 × 29.7 cm Edition of 50: Each Hand-signed in pe...
Screen
Triond, 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful serigraphy is full of color, emblematic from the Vasarely work.
Paper
Clarividencia Roja
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The piece, by Pedro Friedeberg is unique and special because it powerfully executes the illusionistic principles of Op Art (Optical Art) while injecting the surreal, complex geometr...
Digital
Inward Yellow Filtration
Located in Miami, FL
Technical Information: Julian Stanczak Inward Yellow Filtration 1981 Screenprint 25 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. Edition of 175 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg S...
Screen
Agam Silkscreen Jerusalem Lithograph Hand Signed Israeli Kinetic Op Art Print
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Surfside, FL
Yaacov Agam, Israeli (b. 1928) Hand signed, not individually numbered but from edition of 180. I can include a copy of the title sheet with the edition size and his signature if you ...
Lithograph, 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...
Canvas, Oil
Galerie Denise Rene
Located in Austin, TX
Screen print by Victor Vasarely 29 ⅛ x 24 ⅜ inches About the Artist: Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) stands as a pioneering force in the realm of Op Art, heralded for his groundbreakin...
Lithograph
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, ...
Canvas, Oil
Helix Nebula II
Located in OPOLE, PL
Jaremi Picz (1955) - Helix Nebula II Giclée from 2025. The edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Jaremi Picz...
Giclée
Carlos Cruz-Diez, Colonne C 23, 2018
Located in Miami, FL
Carlos Cruz-Diez Colonne C 23, 2018 Cerámica. Edición Francis Delille, París. Realizada en el atelier de la Tuilerie, Treigny Ed 2 of 8 32 in
Ceramic
Andreas Nottebohm, "KN- 2094, " unique oil painting on aluminum
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a unique original oil painting on aluminum by Andreas Nottebohm, created in 2015. Andreas Nottebohm is a German artist that came to America circa 1979. Nottebohm's work...
Oil
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
This hand painted piece by Lucchetta is part of the op art series where he is able to catch movement with his unique technique. Lucchetta is challenging himself. His precise stable hand can be sometime mistaken to a work of a machine, a printer. But if you look close enough you are able to see that it is a work of a line master!! This piece comes framed in a white wooden frame. The measurements of the work with the frame is 24/24". Op art masters from the 20's century that are inspiration to Lucchetta's pieces are Victor Vasarely, Brigit Riley...
Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard
Untitled #1, 1964 from New York Ten
By Mon Levinson
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic work was realized by the esteemed 20th Century modern artist Mon Levinson in 1964. The work was realized in 1964, and printed in 1965 by Chiron Press in New York- the same year that Levinson was included in the seminal Op-Art exhibition "The Responsive Eye", alongside contemporary luminaries such as Bridget Riley. An identical work from this edition resides in the permanent collection of the New York MoMA. This mixed media work consists of an translucent vinyl sheet layered over a print- part etching, part lithograph. The clear vinyl sheet is embossed with a tight pattern of sinuously curved repeating black lines and is subtly raised in places- creating a subtle three dimensionality and dynamic sense of movement. The paper is inscribed with the same recurring pattern of snaking black lines, like a fine filigree, with two weighty black geometric forms that appear to crowd the composition. Smaller geometric forms reside within creating the apparition of negative space in the bone hued paper. The juxtaposition of the delicate texture and colossal feeling forms imbues the piece with a stunning dynamism and tension, helping to explain why Levinson is among the most influential and important artist to come out of the Op Art movement. His work is in the permanent collections of important institutions around the world including the Museum of Modern Art as well as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Signed by the artist and marked 18/200. The work comes presented in a custom walnut and white gilt frame...
Mixed Media
Solar Calendar IV, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Lothar Quinte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lothar Quinte, Polish (1923 - 2000) - Solar Calendar IV, Portfolio: Solar Calendar (Sonnenzyklus Kalender), Year: 1970, Medium: Screenprint on heavy stock, signed and numbered in ...
Screen
Solar Calendar V, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Lothar Quinte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lothar Quinte, Polish (1923 - 2000) - Solar Calendar V, Portfolio: Solar Calendar (Sonnenzyklus Kalender), Year: 1970, Medium: Screenprint on heavy stock, signed and numbered in p...
Screen
New York City Opera
Located in New York, NY
Richard Anuszkiewicz New York City Opera, 1968 Silkscreen poster 35 x 25 inches Unsigned Anuszkiewicz created this poster, which was part of "Seve...
Screen
"Composition Cinétique"
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Victor Vasarely (1906 – 1997) Composition Cinétique Serigraph in colors on wove paper, 1970 29 x...
Screen
Oscillation
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Fairlawn, OH
11 color screen print Signed, dated, titled and numberedin pencil Edition: 150 (9/150) Provenance: Estate of the Artist By Decent
Screen
Sanctuary
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed, dated, titled and numbered in pencil Edition: 150 (80/150) 15 color silk screen 12" round Provenance: Estate of the Artist By decent
Screen
Blue Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition in a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Limited edition of 100. Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent condition.
Screen
Blue Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition in a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Limited edition of 100. Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent condition.
Screen
Blue Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition in a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Limited edition of 100. Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent condition.
Screen
Blue Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition in a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Limited edition of 100. Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent condition.
Screen
Blue Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition in a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Limited edition of 100. Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent condition.
Screen
Frost and decimals 2023.1 (small blue abstract wood dark minimalist painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
The series "Frost and Decimals" explores the marriage of color Fields with exacting geometry. Built upon a multilayered convergence of aerosol painting and hard-edge techniques on wo...
Spray Paint, Acrylic
Mangata 20 (small scale gold grid painting abstract wood contemporary op art)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
The series "Mångatas" explores the marriage of chance-derived gestures with exacting grid geometry. Built upon a multilayered convergence of aerosol painting and hard-edge technique...
Spray Paint, Acrylic
$840
Mangata 44 (small scale gold grid painting abstract wood floral op art)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
The series "Mångatas" explores the marriage of chance-derived gestures with exacting grid geometry. Built upon a multilayered convergence of aerosol painting and hard-edge technique...
Spray Paint, Acrylic
"splash" - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"splash" - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract splatter composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Layers of pa...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Mangata 28 (small scale gold grid painting abstract wood contemporary op art)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
The series "Mångatas" explores the marriage of chance-derived gestures with exacting grid geometry. Built upon a multilayered convergence of aerosol painting and hard-edge technique...
Spray Paint, Acrylic
Mangata 3 (small scale gold grid painting abstract wood contemporary op art)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
The series "Mångatas" explores the marriage of chance-derived gestures with exacting grid geometry. Built upon a multilayered convergence of aerosol painting and hard-edge technique...
Spray Paint, Acrylic
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Screen
"Denise Rene" Yellow Screen Print Poster
By Josef Albers
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage screen print poster after minimalist, op artist Joseph Albers from 1968. The piece advertises and exhibit of paintings and graphic works at Denise Rene, a Paris Art Galler...
Screen
Tempo of Three 1981 Screenprint 26 x 39 1/4 in. Edition of 175
Located in Miami, FL
Technical Information: Julian Stanczak Tempo of Three 1981 Screenprint 26 x 39 1/4 in. Edition of 175 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art
Screen
Gull Point
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Gull Point" 1987 is a color serigraph on Wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011. It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 62/100 in penc...
Screen
Abstract Composition in Purple - Screen Print by V. Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition in purple is a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Edition 24/100 Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent conditions.
Screen
Awakening
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Awakening" 1981 is a color serigraph on Wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 70/150 in pencil...
Screen
Ascension
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ascension" 1978 is a color serigraph on paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 34/65 in pencil by th...
Screen
Terrestrial Decade
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Terrestrial Decade" 1982 is a color serigraph on wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 65/130 ...
Screen
Sunspot
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Sunspot" c.1980 is an original color aquatint by noted California artist Arnold A. Grossman, 1923-2016. It is signed, titled, and numbered 3/30 in pencil by the ...
Aquatint
Exploded view
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Exploded View" 1971 is a color serigraph by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and inscribed A.P (Artist Proof) in pen...
Screen
$7,500
Median with Circles, from Variants 1970 Screenprint 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 in. Edit
Located in Miami, FL
Technical Information: Julian Stanczak Median with Circles, from Variants 1970 Screenprint 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 in. Edition of 125 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gre...
Screen
Einstein Ring
Located in OPOLE, PL
Jaremi Picz (1955) - Einstein Ring Giclée from 2025. The edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Jaremi Picz i...
Giclée
NY Cat's Eye II Nebula
Located in OPOLE, PL
Jaremi Picz (1955) - NY Cat's Eye II Nebula Giclée from 2025. The edition of 10. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Jarem...
Giclée
Phoenix Cluster
Located in OPOLE, PL
Jaremi Picz (1955) - Phoenix Cluster Giclée from 2025. The edition of 10. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Jaremi Picz ...
Giclée
Helix Nebula NGC 7293
Located in OPOLE, PL
Jaremi Picz (1955) - Helix Nebula NGC 7293 Giclée from 2025. The edition of 10. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Jaremi...
Giclée
Cat's Eye Nebula NGC 7293
Located in OPOLE, PL
Jaremi Picz (1955) - Cat's Eye Nebula NGC 7293 Giclée from 2025. The edition of 10. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Ja...
Giclée
Orom "Denfert"
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Orom ""Denfert"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condition.
Screen
Michael Dal Cerro, Interlinking Skyways, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern
Located in Darien, CT
Michael Dal Cerro's prints could be seen as imaginary architectural proposals. He takes satisfaction in taking something that is supposed to be exact...
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Abstract Pink Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Pink Composition is a Screen Print on Paper realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. Limited edition of 100 copies numbered and signed by the artist with pencil on the lower mar...
Screen
Abstract Composition in Purple - Screen Print by V. Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition in purple is a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Edition 7/100 Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent conditions.
Screen
Abstract Composition in Purple - Screen Print by V. Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition in purple is a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Edition 11/100 Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent conditions.
Screen
Abstract Composition in Purple - Screen Print by V. Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition in purple is a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Edition 23/100 Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent conditions.
Screen