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.
Megalopolis, Geometric OP Art Painting on Canvas by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Megalopolis Year: 1972 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated verso Size: 34 x 34 inches
Canvas, Acrylic
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...
Screen
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...
Canvas, Oil
$1,000
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...
Lithograph, Offset
"Quasar Zett"
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: offset lithograph (after Vasarely). Printed in 1972 in Neuchatel, Switzerland on thick, high-gloss paper and published by Editions du Griffon for the "Vasarely Progressions 1...
Offset
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES III - 1973
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Victor Vasarely Title: Profound Works III Year: 1973 Not signed or numbered, as published Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition Publisher...
Screen
ANUSZKIEWICZ, monograph (hand signed and inscribed by Richard Anuszkiewicz)
Located in New York, NY
Richard Anuszkiewicz ANUSZKIEWICZ by Karl Lunde (hand signed and inscribed by Richard Anuszkiewicz), 1977 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed and inscribed by Richard An...
Paper, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Ink, Board
Zarch III, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Babe Shapiro
By Babe Shapiro
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Babe Shapiro, American (1937 - 2016) Title: Zarch III Year: 1971 Medium: Screenprint, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 30 x 22 inches Size: 33 x 25 in. (83.82 x 63.5 cm)
Screen
Square Variables VI
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.
Lithograph
Winter, Rainbow OP Art Screenprint by James Norman
By James Norman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Norman, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Winter Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 40/50 Image Size: 22 x 32 inches Size: 25 x 38 in. (...
Screen
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...
Acrylic
Quasar-Gelb-Grun, Op Art Screenprint by Lothar Quinte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lothar Quinte, Polish (1923 - 2000) - Quasar-Gelb-Grun, Year: 1973, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 25/40, Size: 35.5 x 35 in. (90.17 x 88.9 cm)
Screen
Transection I, Silkscreen by Clarence Carter 1971
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Clarence Holbrook Carter, American (1904 - 2000) Title: Transection I Year: 1971 Medium: Screenprint on Scintilla paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 75 Paper Size:...
Screen
Spur, OP Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Jurgen Peters
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jurgen Peters, German (1936 - ) Title: Spur Year: 1981 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250, AP Image Size: 20 x 31.5 inches Size: 24 in. x ...
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...
Screen
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Abstract Geometric Composition in White, Red and Blue Original Acrylic on Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Geometric Composition in White, Red and Blue Original Acrylic on Board Bold abstract composition by Robert William Hinds (American, b. 1926). This composition is brushed wh...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$413Sale Price|24% Off
Roy Ahlgren "Concantenation" Signed Limited Edition Print Op-Art
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Rafael, CA
Roy Ahlgren (American, 1927 - 2011) Concatenation, 1970 Silkscreen (Print), signed, titled and numbered in pencil Edition 31/100 Image Size: 18 x 18 inches Sheet 20.5 in H x 20 in L ...
Screen
Israeli Op Art Kabbala Mandala Abstract Oil Painting Judaica Jacob Kaszemacher
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed lower right Dated with Hebrew date 5747 (approximately 1987) Oil on Canvas Ya'acov Kaszemacher, well-known artist and photographer whose unique images of Hassidic festi...
Oil
K-GRGB, Op Art Screen Print by Josef Levi
By Josef Levi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Josef Levi, American (1938 - ) - K-GRGB, Year: 1971, Medium: Screenprint, signed, numbered, titled and dated, Edition: 6, Image Size: 28 x 28 inches, Size: 32 x 32 in. (81.28 x 81.28...
Screen
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Sequential Chroma, Julian Stanczak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Julian Stanczak (1928-2017) Title: Sequential Chroma Year: 1978 Edition: 2/175, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on Somerset paper Size: 30.25 x 25.75 inches Condition: Good In...
Screen
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Green, White & Black Abstract Geometric Kimono Collagraph, Masterplate #1
Located in Soquel, CA
Modern Green, White & Black Abstract Geometric Kimono Collagraph, Masterplate #1 Unique mixed media work created from a Master plate for collagraph printmaking, featuring a bold and...
Gesso, Silk, Masonite, Ink, Acrylic
Markab, from Album I, OP Art Serigraph by Vasarely 1955
Located in Long Island City, NY
Victor Vasarely, Hungarian (1908–1997) Date: 1955 Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 124/150 Image Size: 16 x 22 inches Size: 20 x 25.75 in. (50.8 x 65.41 cm)
Screen
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
THEZ, Victor Vasarely
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Title: THEZ Year: 1982 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 248/250, plus proofs Size: 36.5 x 30 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed...
Screen
Top Square, Op Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Jurgen Peters
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jurgen Peters, German (1936 - ) Title: Top Square Year: 1981 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250, AP Image Size: 31.5 x 21.5 inches Size...
Screen
Relations Couleur III, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Hugo Demarco
By Hugo Demarco
Located in Long Island City, NY
Op art screenprint In a mesmerizing pattern of soft greens and mauves by Argentine artist Hugo Demarco. Title: Relations Couleur III Medium: Screenprint...
Screen
"Hat B"
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: offset lithograph (after Vasarely). Printed in 1972 in Neuchatel, Switzerland on thick, high-gloss paper and published by Editions du Griffon for the "Vasarely Progressions 1...
Offset
Autoportrait
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Autoportrait Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure...
Lithograph
Inward Eye #4, Geometric Abstract OP Art Screenprint by Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Richard Anuszkiewicz (American, 1930 - ) created the "Inward Eye" portfolio after a conversation with a friend who said that Anuszkiewcz's works reminded him of William Blake's work....
Screen
Christian Roeckenschuss, Strukturen, Relieffs, Engramme - Portfolio of Prints
Located in Hamburg, DE
Christian Roeckenschuss (German, 1929-2011) Strukturen, Relieffs, Engramme, 1973 Medium: Portfolio of 5 screenprints on paper (two with folds, as issued), 1 screenprint on plexiglass...
Screen
Aftermath
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Aftermath" 1981 is a color serigraph on Wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 2/150in pencil b...
Screen
Target, Large Geometric Painting by Kyohei Inukai 1968
Located in Long Island City, NY
An large acrylic painting by Kyohei Inukai from 1968. An abstract optical image with contrasting blue and red hues. Artist: Kyohei Inukai, American (1913 - 1985) Title: Target Yea...
Canvas, Acrylic
Andreas Nottebohm, "KN-1839, " unique oil painting on aluminum
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original oil painting on aluminum by Andreas Nottebohm, created in 2015. Andreas Nottebohm is an American-German artist whose work is associated with Op Art, Visiona...
Oil
Winter Suite (Light Blue with Blue), OP Art Etching by Anuszkiewicz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Considered a major force in the op art movement, Anuszkiewicz is concerned with the optical changes that occur when different high-intensity colors are applied to the same geometric ...
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
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...
Marble
Solar Calendar III, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Lothar Quinte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lothar Quinte, Polish (1923 - 2000) - Solar Calendar III, Portfolio: Solar Calendar (Sonnenzyklus Kalender), Year: 1970, Medium: Screenprint on heavy stock, signed and numbered in...
Screen
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...
Screen
16 Green Circles from the Eight Variants series, 1970
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
16 Green Circles from the Eight Variants series, 1970 This work is number 51 from the edition of 165 printed by Hans Mayer, Krefeld, Germany. screenprint 28"x28" Julian Stanczak American/Polish, 1928-2017. 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...
Screen
Abstract Geometrical Scene - Mixed Media by Rodolfo Aricò - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract geometrical Scene is an original artwork realized by Rodolfo Aricò (Milan, 3 June 1930 – 22 June 2002) in the 1970s. Colored lilac film on ca...
Paper, Mixed Media
Kandahar - Screen Print by Victor Vasarely - 1955
Located in Roma, IT
Kandahar is a contemporary artwork realized by Victor Vasarely in 1955. Screen print on wove paper after a painting of 1951. Hand signed and numbered on the lower margin. Edition ...
Screen
$34,447Sale Price|20% Off
Malyva Op Art Collage, Mixed Media on Archival Paper, Framed, 1956
Located in CANNES, FR
Victor VASARELY ( 1906 -1997 ) " MALYVA " collage de papiers de couleurs collés sur carton . 1956 . Signé et Daté 1956 . " UNIQUE WORK " 67 X 51 cm Framed vintage : 88 x 75 cm fa...
Archival Paper
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
$672Sale Price|20% Off
Mangata 3 (small scale grid pastel 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
Aztec
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Aztec" 1983 is a color serigraph on Wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 71/150 in pencil by ...
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
Nine Squares, Abstract Geometric Op Art Agamograph by Yaacov Agam
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...
Lenticular
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Lenk Series C, Kaspar Thomas Lenk
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Walasse Ting (1929-2010) Title: Lenk Series C Year: 1971 Edition: EA;100 Medium: Silkscreen, metallic ink in colors on wove paper Size: 26.5 x 26.5 inches Inscription: Signed...
Screen
Abstract Composition in Purple - Screen Print by V. Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition in purple in a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Edition 16/100 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 in an original screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s. 50x70 cm. Edition 18/100 Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excell...
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 15/100 Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent conditions.
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...
Screen
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Lenk Series A, Kaspar Thomas Lenk
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Walasse Ting (1929-2010) Title: Lenk Series A Year: 1971 Edition: EA;100 Medium: Silkscreen, metallic ink in colors on wove paper Size: 26.5 x 26.5 inches Inscription: Signed...
Screen
$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
Fuchsine Composition - Original Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 100 prints. On headed paper.
Screen
Entraphy, Abstract Op Art Screenprint by Tony Bechara
By Tony Bechara
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Tony Bechara, Puerto Rican (1942 - ) Title: Entraphy Year: 1979 Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250, AP 30 Image Size: 27.5 x 20 inches ...
Screen
Computer, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Takaaki Matsumoto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A geometric abstract print by Japanese artist Takaaki Matsumoto. Computer Takaaki Matsumoto, Japanese (1954) Date: 1991 Screenprint Edition of 198 Size: 24 x 24 in. (60.96 x 60.96 cm)
Screen
Infinitive, Geometric Abstract Serigraph by Jurgen Peters, 1981
Located in Long Island City, NY
This serigraph was created by German artist Jurgen Peters. Peters was a very well known optical artist in the 1970s, he was a contemporary of Victor Vasarely, Yaacov Agam and Briget Riley...
Screen
Winter Suite (Green with Silver), OP Art Etching by Anuszkiewicz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Considered a major force in the op art movement, Anuszkiewicz is concerned with the optical changes that occur when different high-intensity colors are applied to the same geometric ...
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
"Extrusive" Abstract Op-Art Serigraph
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful multi color serigraph by Roy Ahlgren (American, 1927-2011). This piece transitions from a dark magenta to a silvery blue, passing through warm grey shades in between. The s...
Ink, Laid Paper, Screen
Marginal
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Marginal Screen print, 1971 Signed and numbered in pencil From: Twelve Progressions, 1970-1971 Commissioned by Martha Jackson Graphics Printed: Domberger, Stuttgart, Germany Edition:...
Screen
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