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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
Tsillag
Tsillag

Tsillag

By Victor Vasarely

Located in London, GB

Hand-painted acrylic on wood three-dimensional multiple, 1990, signed and numbered from the edition of 175 in ink, 52.7 x 61 x 7.9 cm. (20 3/4 x 24 x 3 1/8 in.)

Category

1990s Op Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Conferring Blue
Conferring Blue

Conferring Blue

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

Technical Information: Julian Stanczak Conferring Blue 1981 Screenprint 25 x 25 in. Edition of 175 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Centered Rings, from Twelve Progressions
Centered Rings, from Twelve Progressions

Centered Rings, from Twelve Progressions

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

Technical Information: Julian Stanczak Centered Rings, from Twelve Progressions 1971 Screenprint 26 1/8 x 31 3/4 in. Edition of 90 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA b...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Bubbles
Bubbles

Bubbles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In “Bubbles” the artist skillfully employs color theory alongside a meticulous and repetitive layering technique on wooden panels. This deliberate approach not only captures viewer’s...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Plaster, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Door

Door

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Door 1982 Screenprint 43 x 23 1/2 in. Edition of 325 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art. Conditi...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Kris-Bille, from Ion Album
Kris-Bille, from Ion Album

Kris-Bille, from Ion Album

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Kris-Bille, from Ion Album 1989 Screenprint 14 x 11 in. Epreuve D'Artist (E.A.) Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This work is in excelle...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Compounded Red
Compounded Red

Compounded Red

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

Technical Information: Julian Stanczak Compounded Red 1981 Screenprint 26 x 26 in. Edition of 175 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Let It Be Orange
Let It Be Orange

Let It Be Orange

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

Technical Information: Julian Stanczak Let It Be Orange 1981 Screenprint 25 3/4 x 25 3/4 in. Edition of 175 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Koskota
Koskota

Koskota

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Koskota 1976 Silkscreen 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. 28/250 Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This work is in excellent condition. It has never be...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Color

Radau

Radau

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Radau Silkscreen on white wove paper 22 x 17 1/4 in. E.A./B.A.T. from an edition of 300 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gr...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Color

Undulating Units
Undulating Units

Undulating Units

By Francis Celentano

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An abstract, Op Art painting by Francis Celentano. "Undulating Units" is a black and white, abstract Op Art painting from seminal Op Artist Francis Celentano. "Undulating Units" is a large format, black and white, acrylic on canvas painting. Signed verso, “F. Celentano 1968” Provenance: Jacobsen Howard Gallery, New York, New York Loretta Howard...

Category

1960s Op Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Nebulus II

Nebulus II

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Nebulus II c. 1980 Screenprint 32 1/2 x 30 3/4 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This work is in excellent condition. I...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Blue Circles, from Eight Variants
Blue Circles, from Eight Variants

Blue Circles, from Eight Variants

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Julian Stanczak Yellow One 1970 Silkscreen 28 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. Edition of 165 Pencil Signed and Numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art Co...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Jimi H
Jimi H

Jimi H

By Fabien Hemard

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Portrait en clair-obscure, dont les aplats clairs sont constitués par un texte qui relate le parcourt et la biographie de l’artiste Jimi Hendrix. Impression directe sur Plexiglass, c...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Digital

Sunset from Eight Variants
Sunset from Eight Variants

Sunset from Eight Variants

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Julian Stanczak Sunset from Eight Variants 1970 Silkscreen 28 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. Edition of 165 Pencil Signed and Numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienb...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Picasso: "I do not seek, I find" -- 2021
Picasso: "I do not seek, I find" -- 2021

Picasso: "I do not seek, I find" -- 2021

Located in Mc Lean, VA

* Youth has no age * Action is the foundational key to all success * It takes a long time to become young * The chief enemy of creativity is good sense * Learn the rules like a pro,...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By John Kalymnios

Located in White Plains, NY

'Untitled' by John Kalymnios, 1999. Pantone ink on paper, 78.5 x 51.25 in. (framed). This geometric op art drawing features bands of concentric circles with the full spectrum colors ...

Category

1990s Op Art

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

RAINBOW (DIMENSIONAL HAND PAINTED WOOD)
RAINBOW (DIMENSIONAL HAND PAINTED WOOD)

RAINBOW (DIMENSIONAL HAND PAINTED WOOD)

By Stan Slutsky

Located in Aventura, FL

Original dimensional hand painted, custom cut and mounted wood. Hand signed on verso. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offer...

Category

Late 20th Century Op Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

HEXAGON (HEXAGON SHAPED)
HEXAGON (HEXAGON SHAPED)

Stan SlutskyHEXAGON (HEXAGON SHAPED)

$2,450Sale Price|50% Off

HEXAGON (HEXAGON SHAPED)

By Stan Slutsky

Located in Aventura, FL

Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; signed and titled on verso by the artist. Custom framed as pictured in a hexagon shape. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Op Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Spatial Order
Spatial Order

Ron AgamSpatial Order, 2022

Price Upon Request

Spatial Order

By Ron Agam

Located in Rye, NY

Born in Paris, painter Ron Agam only took up the paintbrush later in life, following a long and successful career as a fine art photographer. Yet, the robustness and sheer prolificac...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Infinite Circular Motion (25/90)
Infinite Circular Motion (25/90)

Infinite Circular Motion (25/90)

By Ron Agam

Located in Rye, NY

Born in Paris, painter Ron Agam only took up the paintbrush later in life, following a long and successful career as a fine art photographer. Yet, the robustness and sheer prolificac...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Symphonic Disruption
Symphonic Disruption

Symphonic Disruption

By Ron Agam

Located in Rye, NY

Born in Paris, painter Ron Agam only took up the paintbrush later in life, following a long and successful career as a fine art photographer. Yet, the robustness and sheer prolificac...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Panel

Dance in Movement
Dance in Movement

Dance in Movement

By Ron Agam

Located in Rye, NY

Born in Paris, painter Ron Agam only took up the paintbrush later in life, following a long and successful career as a fine art photographer. Yet, the robustness and sheer prolificac...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Sous les aster
Sous les aster

Sous les aster

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

This striking kinetic artwork boldly presents the word "LOVE". It displays a distinct yet harmonious background featuring vibrant, butterfly motifs in rich, warm hues. The vivid inte...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flamingo Flamenco
Flamingo Flamenco

Flamingo Flamenco

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

This striking kinetic artwork boldly presents the word "LOVE". It displays a distinct yet harmonious background featuring vibrant, butterfly motifs in rich, warm hues. The vivid inte...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Birds everywhere
Birds everywhere

Birds everywhere

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

This striking kinetic artwork boldly presents the word "LOVE". It displays a distinct yet harmonious background featuring vibrant, butterfly motifs in rich, warm hues. The vivid inte...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Crossed Love
Crossed Love

Crossed Love

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

This striking kinetic artwork boldly presents the word "LOVE". It displays a distinct yet harmonious background featuring vibrant, butterfly motifs in rich, warm hues. The vivid inte...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Les Papillons D'opale
Les Papillons D'opale

Les Papillons D'opale

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

This striking kinetic artwork boldly presents the word "LOVE". It displays a distinct yet harmonious background featuring vibrant, butterfly motifs in rich, warm hues. The vivid inte...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Les Papillons D'automne
Les Papillons D'automne

Les Papillons D'automne

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

This striking kinetic artwork boldly presents the word "LOVE". It displays a distinct yet harmonious background featuring vibrant, butterfly motifs in rich, warm hues. The vivid inte...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Face to Face
Face to Face

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...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Photographic Film

Song
Song

Victor VasarelySong, 1970

Price Upon Request

Song

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Victor Vasarely Song, 1970 is a painted wood relief that is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Hungary, 1906 – France, 1997) on verso. Numbered from the edition of 55 on verso.

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bellatrix
Bellatrix

Bellatrix

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Victor Vasarely Bellatrix, 1970 is a painted wooden relief on aluminum that is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Hungary, 1906 – France, 1997) and is inscribed ' VASARELY E.A. VII' on ...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fuji V, Op Art Oil Painting
Fuji V, Op Art Oil Painting

Fuji V, Op Art Oil Painting

By Tony Bechara

Located in Long Island City, NY

An abstract painting by Tony Bechara from 2001. An abstract, optical painting representative of the artists conceptual principles of color usage, organization and randomness. Artist...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Op Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bianco, Op Art Painting by Victor Vasarely
Bianco, Op Art Painting by Victor Vasarely

Bianco, Op Art Painting by Victor Vasarely

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Long Island City, NY

Victor Vasarely’s Op Art painting generates a sense of movement as it appears to warp into a sphere that is overlaid with stripes in a geometric pattern. Victor Vasarely, Hungarian ...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Oil

Struttura
Struttura

Struttura

By Roberto Lucchetta

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 h...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard

Superficie Rossa
Superficie Rossa

Superficie Rossa

By Roberto Lucchetta

Located in New York, NY

This piece is delicately hand painted with a pen over cardboard. With his unique style and technique, Roberto transfers movement to his art works, making his individual lines connect...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard

Bianco Nero
Bianco Nero

Bianco Nero

By Roberto Lucchetta

Located in New York, NY

This piece is delicately hand painted with a pen over cardboard. With his unique style and technique, Roberto transfers movement to his art works, making his individual lines connect...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard

Lacerazioni

Lacerazioni

By Roberto Lucchetta

Located in New York, NY

This piece is delicately hand painted with a pen over cardboard. With his unique style and technique, Roberto transfers movement to his art works, making his individual lines connect...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Cardboard, Ballpoint Pen

Light Magenta Square
Light Magenta Square

Light Magenta Square

By Richard Anuszkiewicz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Richard Anuszkiewicz Title: Light Magenta Square Year: 1978 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated verso Size: 60 x 60 inches Referenced as 1978.9, pg 184 in "Anuszkiew...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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.