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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
Risir
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Risir Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n° ...
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1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Laudis End
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Laudis End" 1981 is a color serigraph on Wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 90/99 in pencil...
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Mid-20th Century Op Art

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Screen

Agam Silkscreen Mod Judaica Lithograph Hand Signed Israeli Kinetic Op Art Print
Located in Surfside, FL
Yaacov Agam Israeli (b. 1928) Hommage aux Prix Nobel (1974) Serigraph signed lower right, numbered 85/100 sheet: 22 x 29 3/4 inches frame dimensions: 28 x 35 1/2 x 1 inches, wood fra...
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1990s Op Art

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Lithograph, Screen

Nine Squares, Abstract Geometric Op Art Agamograph by Yaacov Agam
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Yaacov Agam, Israeli (1928 - ) Title: Untitled - Nine Squares Medium: Agamograph, signed and numbered in ink Year: circa 2000 Edition: 99 Size: 12 x 12 in. (30.48 x 30.48 c...
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Early 2000s Op Art

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Lenticular

2 +3 = 4, 1981
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Yaacov Agam 2 +3 = 4, 1981 offers another excellent example of the artist’s ability to induce the illusion of movement through color and pattern. By combining a multicolor palette wi...
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1980s Op Art

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Mixed Media

Thunder Bay
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Thunder Bay" 1986 is a color serigraph on Wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 14/95 in penci...
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Mid-20th Century Op Art

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Screen

Mobius, Signed Op Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Mobius Year: 1978 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 80 Image Size: 18 x 26 inches Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.8...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Abstract Composition in Purple - Screen Print by V. Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition in purple in an original screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Numbered edition. Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excelle...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Abstract Green Composition - Screen Print by V. Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Green 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 ma...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Jeux Enquête - Choisissez vos Ennemis (Choose your Enemies) silkscreen signed/N
Located in New York, NY
Julio Le Parc Jeux Enquête - Choisissez vos Ennemis, 1970-2014 Screenprint on wove paper Hand signed, dated and numbered 46/50 in graphite by the artist on the front Published by Ser...
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2010s Op Art

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Screen

Blue Knight, Optical Art Screenprint by Thomas W. Benton
Located in Long Island City, NY
Thomas W. Benton, American (1930 - 2007) - Blue Knight, Year: 1981, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 250, Image Size: 32 x 32 inches, Size: 35 in. x ...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

" Vega Mir " OP ART
Located in CANNES, FR
Victor VASARELY ( 1906 -1997 ) VEGA MIR Sérigraphie sur verre signée au recto et au verso . Edition sur 200. Extrait de l'album BACH 1973. 50 X 50 X 7cm .
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1970s Op Art

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Glass, Mirror, Resin

1920 League of Women Voters, OP Art Screenprint by Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Long Island City, NY
The 50th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters Screenprint Poster from 1970, designed by Richard Anuszkiewicz (1930 - 2020) printed in 1969,...
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1960s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Energia 1, Op Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Energia I Year: 1969 Medium: Silkscreen, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100, AP Image Size: 17 x 17 inches Size: 20 x 20 in...
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1960s Op Art

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Screen

Great American Perspective, Op Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Great American Perspective Year: 1973 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition Size: 60 Size: 20.5 x 20.5 in. (52....
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Compounded Red, 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: Compounded Red Year: 1981 Medium: Screenpri...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Aztec, Op Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Aztec Year: 1983 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150 Image Size: 18 x 26 inches Size: 22.5 x 30 in. (57...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

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...
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20th Century Op Art

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Lithograph

Colorful Geometric Abstract OP Art Screenprint by David Roth 9
Located in Long Island City, NY
This screenprint was created by American artist David Roth. Roth's images are proportioned according to a strict mathematical formula - the pictures are composed according to horizon...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Abstract Green Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Green 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 ma...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Julian Stanczak Blue Op Art Screen Print
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Julian Stanczak Blue Op Art Screen Print screenprint Pencil signed (lower right) edition numbered 20/165, measures 28" x 28". Black frame under Plexiglas. Julian Stanczak American/Polish, 1928-2017. Julian Stanczak explores the visual, psychological, and emotional resonance of color in his Op art paintings, through which he aims to induce a “color meltdown,” as he describes: “I want to fuse many colorants and their gradations into a single color experience.” Influenced by Josef Albers and Russian Suprematism...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - COULEUR ADDITIVE PERSEUS. Op Art. Limited edition
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...
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2010s Op Art

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Paper, Screen

CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 19. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art, Modern
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 19 Date of creation: 2018 Medium: Polychrome ceramic Edition: 20 Size: 62 x 21 x 16 cm Condition: In mint condition This beautiful sculpture of 62 cm he...
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2010s Op Art

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Ceramic

Double Metamorphosis V, Yaacov Agam
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Yaakov Agam (1928) Title: Double Metamorphosis V Year: 1979 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 69/180, plus proofs Size: 36 x 50 inches Condition: Good Inscription: ...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

TR-UR, Victor Vasarely
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Title: TR-UR Year: 1980 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 116/250, plus proofs Size: 39.25 x 30.75 inches Condition: Good Inscription: S...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Force Field (Purple), Screenprint by Kyohei Inukai
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Kyohei Inukai, American (1913 - 1985) Title: Force Field (Purple) Year: circa 1970 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Image Size: 21 x 25 inches S...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Luna, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Luna Year: 1977 Edition: AP Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Image Size: 17.5 x 17.5 inches Size: 20 x 20 inches
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

OP ART “Emanations: O_EM 18 24” Blue Black CONTEMPORARY POLISH FEMALE ARTIST
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
“Emanations: O_EM 18 24” is a stunning, contemporary, Op Art painting created by Polish, female artist, Pi Square Milena Kornacka. Signed, titled and dated v...
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2010s Op Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sixteen Sunsets Tiles, Abstract Geometric Painting in Warm Tones on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Sixteen Sunset" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper by artist Ryan Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70'...
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2010s Op Art

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Acrylic, Paper

Abstract Turquoise Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Turquoise 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 lowe...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - COULEUR À L’ESPACE ARIEL. Op Art. Limited edition sculpture
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...
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2010s Op Art

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Plexiglass, Screen

Fiesta, Signed Op Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Fiesta Year: circa 1970 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 130 Image Size: 18 x 26 inches Size: 22 x 30 in...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 12. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art, Modern
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 12 Date of creation: 2018 Medium: Polychrome ceramic Edition: 20 Size: 62 x 21 x 16 cm Condition: In mint condition This beautiful sculpture of 62 cm he...
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2010s Op Art

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Ceramic

CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA TRIPTYCH 18. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA TRIPTYCH 18 Date of creation: 2018 Medium: Polychrome ceramic Edition: 8 Size: 60 x 50 x 13 cm Condition: In mint condition This beautiful sculpture con...
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2010s Op Art

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Ceramic

Triond, 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful serigraphy is full of color, emblematic from the Vasarely work.
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1970s Op Art

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Paper

Four Green Shapes in Continuous Space, Surrealist Screenprint by Frank Roth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Frank Roth, American (1936 - ) Title: Untitled - Four Green Shapes in Continuous Space Year: 1978 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 125, AP 30 Image...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 21. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art, Modern
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 21 Date of creation: 2018 Medium: Polychrome ceramic Edition: 20 Size: 80 x 21 x 16 cm Condition: In mint condition This sculpture belongs to one of the...
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2010s Op Art

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Ceramic

Egg (Orange), Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Kyohei Inukai
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Kyohei Inukai, American (1913 - 1985) Title: Egg (Orange) Year: circa 1970 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Image Size: 25 x 20 inches Size: 35 x...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Egg (Red), Geometric Screenprint by Kyohei Inukai
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Kyohei Inukai, American (1913 - 1985) Title: Egg (Red) Year: circa 1970 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Image Size: 25 x 20 inches Size: 35 x 23...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Unique White Marble OP Art Sculpture by Domenico Casanta
Located in Long Island City, NY
A unique carved marble sculpture by well-known Italian/Venezuelan Kinetic Artist, Domenico Casasanta (1935 - ). It is signed and dated 1972. Artist: Domenico Casasanta, Italian (1...
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1970s Op Art

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Marble

VB-VB-Rouge (framed hand signed serigraph)
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed lower right by Victor Vasarely. Hand numbered 194/200 lower left. Sheet Size: 32.5 x 32.5 inches. Image size: 29.5 x 29.5 inches. Frame...
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1970s Op Art

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Paper, Screen

Night Nurse, Large Magritte-like Surreal Painting by Backstrom aka Beck o Jung
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Holger Bäckström from 1979. A mixed media collage and oil painting produced by the company Beck & Jung, a collaborative duo between Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg in the 1960's-70's. Their emphasis on highly designed optical art-style is eminent in the objects produced from Beck & Jung. Artist: Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg (aka Beck & Jung), Scandanavian (1939 - 1997 and 2007) Title: Night Nurse...
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1970s Op Art

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Canvas, Oil

CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 22. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art, Modern
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 22 Date of creation: 2018 Medium: Polychrome ceramic Edition: 20 Size: 80 x 21 x 16 cm Condition: In mint condition This sculpture belongs to one of the...
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2010s Op Art

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Ceramic

Epicentrum Quantinum U/G/W
Located in OPOLE, PL
Jaremi Picz (1955) - Epicentrum Quantinum U/G/W Acrylic on canvas from 2024. The work is enhanced with UV paint. Dimensions of work: 120 x 120 cm. Hand signed and titled on the ba...
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2010s Op Art

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Acrylic

Split Infinity #4BS, Colorful Geometric Screenprint by Herbert Aach
Located in Long Island City, NY
This serigraph was created by German Op artist Herbert Aach. Aach's prints play with geometry and form, and trick the viewer's eyes by juxtaposing bright neon colors. This print is s...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

In the Cannon's Mouth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Mack Title: In the Cannon's Mouth Year: circa 1980 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
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1970s Op Art

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Acrylic

Five Faces of Dali #5, Yvaral
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Yvaral, Jean-Pierre Vasarely (1934-2002) Title: Five Faces of Dali #5 Year: 1980 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 164/200, plus proofs Size: 34.75 x 24.375 inches ...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

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...
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2010s Op Art

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Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard

Balaton
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Balaton Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Space Sounds No. 2, Geometric Abstract Screenprint on Evelyn B. Johnson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Evelyn B. Johnson Title: Space Sounds No. 2 Year: circa 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 2/25 Image: 27 x 21 inches Paper Size: 30 x 22 inches
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Highway, Pop Art Screenprint by Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Clarence Holbrook Carter, American (1904 - 2000) Title: Highway Year: 1979 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200 Image Size: 30 x 22 inches Paper Si...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Structure Cubique, OP Art Screenprint by Yvaral Vasarely
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jean-Pierre Vasarely Yvaral, French (1934 - 2002) Title: 50 Shades of Blue Year: circa 1970 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200 Image Size: 24.5 x...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Untitled II, Signed Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Yves Millecamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Yves Millecamps (French, b. 1930) Title: Untitled II Year: circa 1979 Medium: Serigraph, signed in pencil Image Size: 23.5 x 23.5 inches Paper Size: 31 x 31 in. (78.74...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Solitude, OP Art Seascape Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Solitude Roy Ahlgren, American (1927–2011) Date: 1987 Screenprint, signed, numbered, dated, and titled in pencil Edition of 95 Image Size: 18 x 26 inches Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 7...
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1980s Op Art

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Screen

Hat-VI Op Art Print
Located in Austin, TX
Victor Vasarely offset lithograph print 16 ⅛ x 16 inches About the Artist: Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) stands as a pioneering force in the realm of Op Art, heralded for his groundb...
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20th Century Op Art

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Offset

Yellow, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Takaaki Matsumoto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bright yellow geometric abstract print by Japanese artist Takaaki Matsumoto. Yellow Takaaki Matsumoto, Japanese (1954) Date: 1991 Screenprint Edition of 89 Size: 24 x 24 in. (60....
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1990s Op Art

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Screen

Spacescape II, Surrealist Screenprint by Rita Simon
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Rita Simon, American (1938 - ) Title: Spacescape II Year: 1978 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300, AP 30 Size: 25.5 in. x 36 in. (64.77 cm ...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Untitled 25, Abstract Op Art Screenprint by David Roth
Located in Long Island City, NY
This screenprint was created by American artist David Roth. Roth's images are proportioned according to a strict mathematical formula - the pictures are composed according to horizon...
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1970s Op Art

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Screen

Bridget Riley Hand Signed Offset lithograph print UK, Abstraction British Op Art
Located in New York, NY
Bridget Riley Flashback (Hand Signed), 2009 Offset Lithograph (hand signed by Bridget Riley) 27 × 27 inches Boldly signed in black marker on the front by Bridget Riley Unframed Signe...
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Early 2000s Op Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Swiss Artist Large Color Symphony Silkscreen Serigraph Print Kinetic Op Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed and numbered from edition of 90 Jakob Weder, (Switzerland, 1906-1990) Swiss color/music kinetic artist. known for his oil and tempera painting ...
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20th Century Op Art

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Lithograph, 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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