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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
Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk
Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk

Untitled Mod Op Art 1967 Painting on Silk

By Henry Pearson

Located in Surfside, FL

Label from Obelisk Gallery verso. Henry C. Pearson (October 8, 1914 – December 3, 2006) was an American abstract and modernist painter. Pearson was born in Kinston, North Carolina, ...

Category

1960s Op Art

Materials

Silk, Paper, Mixed Media

Mirroire d'Artiste
Mirroire d'Artiste

Mirroire d'Artiste

By Jesús Rafael Soto

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Op Art

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition Architecture Kinetic Art Op Art Screenprint Lithograph Pol Bury
Limited Edition Architecture Kinetic Art Op Art Screenprint Lithograph Pol Bury

Limited Edition Architecture Kinetic Art Op Art Screenprint Lithograph Pol Bury

By Pol Bury

Located in Surfside, FL

Pol Bury (Belgian, 1922-2005) screen print of a train Hand signed and numbered 27/ 62 in pencil Dimensions: 17.5 X 24.25 inches. (sheet size) Provenance: Published by Lefebre Gallery, New York. lithographie en couleurs. Signées et numérotées 27/62. This is just for the print. the title sheet is just included for reference. Pol Bury (1922 – 2005) was a Belgian sculptor who began his artistic career as a painter in the Jeune Peintre Belge (along with Willy Anthoons, James Ensor, Odette Collon, Pierre Alechinsky, Jo Delahaut and Jean Rets...

Category

1960s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Beltica
Beltica

Beltica

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Beltica Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 28 x 22.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Abstract Geometric Tile Pattern Op-Art in Blues and Silver - Acrylic on Canvas
Abstract Geometric Tile Pattern Op-Art in Blues and Silver - Acrylic on Canvas

Abstract Geometric Tile Pattern Op-Art in Blues and Silver - Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Soquel, CA

Abstract Geometric Tile Pattern Op-Art in Blues and Silver - Acrylic on Canvas Geometric Op Art in blues and silver by an unknown artist. There are four distinct variations of a geo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Op Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Red Denise Rene Poster
Red Denise Rene Poster

Red Denise Rene 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...

Category

20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

Energetic Influence (Cut-out, Collage, Black & White, Patterns, Negative Space)
Energetic Influence (Cut-out, Collage, Black & White, Patterns, Negative Space)

Energetic Influence (Cut-out, Collage, Black & White, Patterns, Negative Space)

Located in Kansas City, MO

Louise Marler Energetic Influence Archival Pigment Print Epson UltraChrome Archival Inks on White Metallic Archival Stock 2022 Edition: 10 Size: 20x16inches Signed and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1695 *Separate Edition of 10 in size 10x8in available. Please inquire within. ** Framing Options available. Please inquire within. Tags: Cut-out, collage, black and white, patterns, negative space, organic Louise Marler’s photo-based Mixed Media art, is iconic visual vocabulary. Au-thentic style has led to exhibits, art collections and events which integrate his-tory, education, and entertainment. Raised in a family that collected, sold and repaired typewriters. These and other analog, vintage machines are part of her personal history and led naturally to becoming part of the subject matter of her visual expression. Louise Marleris inspired by Americana and also influenced by pop art and technology. “I developed my unique art style in a Santa Monica Airport (former mechanic) hanger turned art studio. I currently live and work in St. Louis where antique row meets the most progressive art...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Tokyo
Tokyo

Tokyo

By Victor Vasarely

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Victor Vasarely, Hungarian, 1906-1997 Title: Tokyo Year: 1982 Medium: Color serigraph Edition: Numbered 180/250 in pencil Paper: Wove Image size: 25.5 x 25.5 inches Framed s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

Op art

Op art

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Op art c. 1967/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) $3,250 15 x 15...

Category

1960s Op Art

Materials

C Print

Limited Edition Architecture Kinetic Art Op Art Screenprint Lithograph Pol Bury
Limited Edition Architecture Kinetic Art Op Art Screenprint Lithograph Pol Bury

Limited Edition Architecture Kinetic Art Op Art Screenprint Lithograph Pol Bury

By Pol Bury

Located in Surfside, FL

Pol Bury (Belgian, 1922-2005) Screen print of raised bridge Hand signed and numbered 27/ 62 in pencil Dimensions: 17.5 X 24.25 inches. (sheet size) Provenance: Published by Lefebre Gallery, New York. lithographie en couleurs. Signées et numérotées 27/62. This is just for the print. the title sheet is just included for reference. Pol Bury (1922 – 2005) was a Belgian sculptor who began his artistic career as a painter in the Jeune Peintre Belge (along with Willy Anthoons, James Ensor, Odette Collon, Pierre Alechinsky, Jo Delahaut and Jean Rets...

Category

1960s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Conferring Blue, Julian Stanczak
Conferring Blue, Julian Stanczak

Conferring Blue, Julian Stanczak

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Julian Stanczak (1928-2017) Title: Conferring Blue Year: 1979 Edition: 66/175, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on Somerset paper Size: 25 x 25 inches Condition: Good Inscripti...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Yaacov Agam, Color Composition, from XXe siecle, 1978
Yaacov Agam, Color Composition, from XXe siecle, 1978

Yaacov Agam, Color Composition, from XXe siecle, 1978

By Yaacov Agam

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Yaacov Agam (born 1928), titled Composition coloree (Color Composition), from the album XXe siecle, Nouvelle serie, XL Annee, No. 51, originates from the...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph

Elche

Elche

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Elche Lithograph from 1971. Dimensions of work: 48 x 40 cm. Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n°187. The work is in Excellent ...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph

BI-RHOMBS, Victor Vasarely
BI-RHOMBS, Victor Vasarely

BI-RHOMBS, Victor Vasarely

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Title: BI-RHOMBS Year: 1977 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 91/250, plus proofs Size: 43.5 x 26 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Si...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

"Starry Night" Infinity Lit Cabinet
"Starry Night" Infinity Lit Cabinet

"Starry Night" Infinity Lit Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Stanley Landsman (American, 1930-1984) "Starry Night" [Infinity Lit Cabinet] Electrified Light Box Sculpture, composed of fountain pens, light bulbs, and mirrored glass, mounted on e...

Category

Late 20th Century Op Art

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Lights, Pen

Square Variables XI

Square Variables XI

By Todd Smith

Located in Surfside, FL

Early graphic work by the photographer Todd Smith during his period at Pratt Institute in the early 1970s. Edition of 250, unsigned and unnumbered, as issued.

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract composition "Fifties"
Abstract composition "Fifties"

Abstract composition "Fifties"

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Abstract composition ""Fifties"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1973. Edition of 125. Dimensions of work: 37.2 x 28.2 cm. Hand signed. The work is in ...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Victor Vasarely

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Untitled" c.1980, is an original colors screen print on Arches paper by renown Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, 1906-1997. It is hand signed and numbered CXCIX/CCL in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

Sicomar
Sicomar

Sicomar

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Sicomar Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 28 x 22.5 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure ship...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Type II Supernova
Type II Supernova

Type II Supernova

Located in OPOLE, PL

Jaremi Picz (1955) - Type II Supernova Giclée from 2025. The edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Jaremi Pi...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Giclée

Helix Nebula I NGC 7293
Helix Nebula I NGC 7293

Helix Nebula I NGC 7293

Located in OPOLE, PL

Jaremi Picz (1955) - Helix Nebula I NGC 7293 Giclée from 2025. The edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Jar...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Giclée

Tulip and Bees (Cut-out, Collage, Black & White, Patterns, Negative Space)
Tulip and Bees (Cut-out, Collage, Black & White, Patterns, Negative Space)

Tulip and Bees (Cut-out, Collage, Black & White, Patterns, Negative Space)

Located in Kansas City, MO

Louise Marler Tulip and Bees Archival Pigment Print Epson UltraChrome Archival Inks on White Metallic Archival Stock 2022 Edition: 10 Size: 20x16inches Signed and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1694 *Separate Edition of 10 in size 10x8in available. Please inquire within. ** Framing Options available. Please inquire within. Tags: Cut-out, collage, black and white, patterns, negative space, organic Louise Marler’s photo-based Mixed Media art, is iconic visual vocabulary. Au-thentic style has led to exhibits, art collections and events which integrate his-tory, education, and entertainment. Raised in a family that collected, sold and repaired typewriters. These and other analog, vintage machines are part of her personal history and led naturally to becoming part of the subject matter of her visual expression. Louise Marleris inspired by Americana and also influenced by pop art and technology. “I developed my unique art style in a Santa Monica Airport (former mechanic) hanger turned art studio. I currently live and work in St. Louis where antique row meets the most progressive art...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bellatrix
Bellatrix

Victor VasarelyBellatrix, 1969

$958Sale Price|20% Off

Bellatrix

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Bellatrix Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure shipment.

Category

1960s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Untitled (Geometric Composition, Vasarely, Op-Art) (~38% OFF)

Untitled (Geometric Composition, Vasarely, Op-Art) (~38% OFF)

Located in Kansas City, MO

Nikolaus von Georgi Untitled (Geometric Composition, Vasarely, Op-Art) Color Offset Lithograph Year: 1978 Size: 19.7×23.6 on 23.6×27.6in Edition: 180 Signed, numbered and dated by ...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Mesa
Mesa

Mesa

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Mesa" 1985 is a color serigraph on Wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 66/130 in pencil by t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

Inward Eye
Inward Eye

Inward Eye

By Richard Anuszkiewicz

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Inward Eye" 1970, is an original colors screen print by renown artist Richard Anuszkiewicz, 1930-2020. It is hand signed in pencil by the artist. The image size ...

Category

Late 20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

Facade 1
Facade 1

Facade 1

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Facade I Screen print, 1970 Signed, dated, titled and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 (44/100) Provenance: Estate of the artist By decent Condition: Excellent Image: 24 x 29" Sheet:...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Blind Spot - Geometric Oil Painting in Op Art and Hard-Edge Tradition
Blind Spot - Geometric Oil Painting in Op Art and Hard-Edge Tradition

Blind Spot - Geometric Oil Painting in Op Art and Hard-Edge Tradition

Located in Manchester, GB

Piicasa, Blind Spot, 2023 Oil on Canvas 40 x 40 cm (15.75 x 15.75 in) Original Artwork Callum Simmons, aka Piicasa creates a series of paintings with contrasting colours, fields an...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Geometric Color Grid - Op Art Composition
Geometric Color Grid - Op Art Composition

Geometric Color Grid - Op Art Composition

Located in Soquel, CA

Highly precise op-art composition by an unknown artist. A grid of colored squares has been created with various colors, divided by occasional diagonal lines that give the feel of ove...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Op Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Stereopsis I", 1973, OP Art Silkscreen by Roy Ahlgren
"Stereopsis I", 1973, OP Art Silkscreen by Roy Ahlgren

"Stereopsis I", 1973, OP Art Silkscreen by Roy Ahlgren

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. ...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Orion Nebula M42
Orion Nebula M42

Orion Nebula M42

Located in OPOLE, PL

Jaremi Picz (1955) - Orion Nebula M42 Giclée from 2025. The edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. -- Jaremi Pic...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Giclée

Orion Nebula II M42
Orion Nebula II M42

Orion Nebula II M42

Located in OPOLE, PL

"aremi Picz (1955) - Helix Nebula III (NGC 7293) Giclée from 2025. The edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 50 x 50 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Dell'Arte Foundation, Cracow. --...

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Giclée

Life (limited edition, hand signed and numbered Op Art First Day Cover (framed)
Life (limited edition, hand signed and numbered Op Art First Day Cover (framed)

Life (limited edition, hand signed and numbered Op Art First Day Cover (framed)

By Yaacov Agam

Located in New York, NY

Yaacov Agam "Life", (Hand Signed and numbered), 1980 Hand Signed, Stamped Gallery Art Center Envelope with French postage stamp & numbered Triple signature "Agam" and number 46/54 on the front Frame Included: floated in original vintage frame This very special vintage limited edition work features the “Agam” design by Yaacov Agam, a pioneer of Op Art. It is the first artist...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

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.