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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
Emerging Orange
Emerging Orange

Emerging Orange

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Julian Stanczak Emerging Orange 1970 Screenprint 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 in. Edition of 165 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

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

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

Sikra-MC
Sikra-MC

Sikra-MC

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Sikra MC 1968 Screenprint 21 3/8 x 15 in. Edition of 200 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art. Cond...

Category

1960s 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

Veiled
Veiled

Veiled

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Julian Stanczak Veiled 1972 Serigraph 32 1/4 × 26 in. Edition of 90 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art. Condition: ...

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

Heuristic #05
Heuristic #05

Heuristic #05

By Sungyong Hong

Located in Mc Lean, VA

3-d lenticulary photography

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Op Art

Materials

Lenticular

Fractions, from Twelve Progressions
Fractions, from Twelve Progressions

Fractions, from Twelve Progressions

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Miami, FL

Technical Information: Julian Stanczak Fractions, from Twelve Progressions 1971 Screenprint 26 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. Edition of 90 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gre...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Missing Mona
Missing Mona

Missing Mona

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

Celebrated for his innovative lenticular technique and multidimensional compositions, Rubinstein creates artworks that transform with the viewer’s movement, revealing multiple perspe...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Mixed Media

New York, New York
New York, New York

New York, New York

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

Celebrated for his innovative lenticular technique and multidimensional compositions, Rubinstein creates artworks that transform with the viewer’s movement, revealing multiple perspe...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Icons on Stage
Icons on Stage

Icons on Stage

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

Celebrated for his innovative lenticular technique and multidimensional compositions, Rubinstein creates artworks that transform with the viewer’s movement, revealing multiple perspe...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Icones-sur-Seine
Icones-sur-Seine

Icones-sur-Seine

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

Celebrated for his innovative lenticular technique and multidimensional compositions, Rubinstein creates artworks that transform with the viewer’s movement, revealing multiple perspe...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

The Fountain
The Fountain

The Fountain

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

Celebrated for his innovative lenticular technique and multidimensional compositions, Rubinstein creates artworks that transform with the viewer’s movement, revealing multiple perspe...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Reunited
Reunited

Reunited

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in Rye, NY

Celebrated for his innovative lenticular technique and multidimensional compositions, Rubinstein creates artworks that transform with the viewer’s movement, revealing multiple perspe...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

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.