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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
Latorça
Latorça

Latorça

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Latorça Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condition.

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

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

Locmaria

Locmaria

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Locmaria Lithograph from 1971. Dimensions of work: 48 x 40 cm. Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n°182. The work is in Excelle...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph

Modern Green, White & Black Abstract Geometric Kimono Collagraph, Masterplate #1
Modern Green, White & Black Abstract Geometric Kimono Collagraph, Masterplate #1

Modern Green, White & Black Abstract Geometric Kimono Collagraph, Masterplate #1

By Patricia A. Pearce

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...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Gesso, Silk, Masonite, Ink, Acrylic

Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay

By Roy Ahlgren

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

Helix Nebula III (NGC 7293)
Helix Nebula III (NGC 7293)

Helix Nebula III (NGC 7293)

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

Helix Nebula II
Helix Nebula II

Helix Nebula II

Located in OPOLE, PL

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

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Giclée

Island Jewel
Island Jewel

Island Jewel

By Jon Kuhn

Located in Long Island City, NY

A polished glass sculpture by Joh Kuhn from 1992. A spectacular sculpture of crystal clear glass that forms a complicated prism in which light is reflected in a multitude of optical ...

Category

1990s Op Art

Materials

Glass

"Hat B"

"Hat B"

By (After) Victor Vasarely

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...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Offset

ANUSZKIEWICZ, monograph (hand signed and inscribed by Richard Anuszkiewicz)
ANUSZKIEWICZ, monograph (hand signed and inscribed by Richard Anuszkiewicz)

ANUSZKIEWICZ, monograph (hand signed and inscribed by Richard Anuszkiewicz)

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...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Ink, Board

Caroni
Caroni

Caroni

By Jesús Rafael Soto

Located in New York, NY

Color screenprint on heavy white wove paper, 1971. Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right. Numbered 146/175 in pencil, lower left. Published by Denise René and Hans Meyer, Pa...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen, Color

Garam
Garam

Garam

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Garam Lithograph from 1971. Dimensions of work: 48 x 40 cm. Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n°188. The work is in Excellent ...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Lithograph

Lenk Series C, Kaspar Thomas Lenk
Lenk Series C, Kaspar Thomas Lenk

Lenk Series C, Kaspar Thomas Lenk

By 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...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Relation Couleur
Relation Couleur

Relation Couleur

By Hugo Demarco

Located in New York, NY

Hugo Demarco Relation Couleur, 1973 Silkscreen on velincarton Hand signed and numbered 63/200 on lower front. Bears the publisher's blind stamp on the fro...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Three to Compare
Three to Compare

Three to Compare

By Julian Stanczak

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Three to Compare From: Twelve Progressions Signed and numbered in pencil Commissioned by Martha Jackson Graphics Printer: Domberger, Stuttgart, Germany Their drystamp lower right cor...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Zebra

Zebra

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

Victor Vasarely “Zebra” 1977 Porcelain Rosenthal Ed. 2761 of 3000 14 x 12 in

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Porcelain

"Procion" serigraph

"Procion" serigraph

By (After) Victor Vasarely

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: serigraph (after the painting). Printed in 1968 and published by the (op)art galerie of Esslingen, Germany for a rare portfolio. Size: 9 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches (240 x 200 mm). No...

Category

1960s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Lenk Series A, Kaspar Thomas Lenk
Lenk Series A, Kaspar Thomas Lenk

Lenk Series A, Kaspar Thomas Lenk

By 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...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Pink Composition, Victor Vasarely
Pink Composition, Victor Vasarely

Pink Composition, Victor Vasarely

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Title: Pink Composition Year: Circa 1982 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 217/300, plus proofs Size: 27.5 x 20.25 inches Condition: Goo...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Aztec
Aztec

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

Malyva  " Op Art Collage "
Malyva  " Op Art Collage "

Malyva " Op Art Collage "

By Victor Vasarely

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...

Category

1950s Op Art

Materials

Archival Paper

Zeta
Zeta

Zeta

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Zeta Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Edition III/VIII. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm. Hand signed. Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro...

Category

1960s Op Art

Materials

Screen

THEZ, Victor Vasarely
THEZ, Victor Vasarely

THEZ, Victor Vasarely

By 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...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Gull Point
Gull Point

Gull Point

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Gull Point" 1987 is a color serigraph by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 60/100 in pencil by the artis...

Category

Mid-20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

Exploded view
Exploded view

Exploded view

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Exploded View" 1971 is a color serigraph by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and inscribed A.P (Artist Proof) in pen...

Category

Mid-20th Century Op Art

Materials

Screen

K-GRGB, Op Art Screen Print by Josef Levi
K-GRGB, Op Art Screen Print by Josef Levi

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...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Cirke
Cirke

Cirke

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

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

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

Extrinsic, Geometric OP Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
Extrinsic, Geometric OP Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren

Extrinsic, Geometric OP Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Extrinsic Year: 1974 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Image Size: 17 x 17 inches Size: 20 x 20 in. (5...

Category

1970s Op Art

Materials

Screen

The Fifty Years 6 "Camocim"

The Fifty Years 6 "Camocim"

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - The Fifty Years 6 ""Camocim"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 70 x 57 cm The work is in Excellent condition. ...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Screen

"Extrusive" Abstract Op-Art Serigraph
"Extrusive" Abstract Op-Art Serigraph

"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...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

Ink, Laid Paper, Screen

Supernova Explosion
Supernova Explosion

Supernova Explosion

Located in OPOLE, PL

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

Category

2010s Op Art

Materials

Giclée

Risir
Risir

Risir

By Victor Vasarely

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° ...

Category

1980s Op Art

Materials

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.