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
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...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Interchange, Geometric Abstract Serigraph by Jurgen Peters, 1982
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...
Category
1980s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Blue Composition - Original Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by Victor Debach in the 1970s.
Mixed colored screen print on paper.
Hand signed on the lower right margin.
Numbered o...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
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...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Peano Curves - Screen Print by Bruno Munari - 1991
By Bruno Munari
Located in Roma, IT
Triptych for Munari is an print realized by Bruno Munari in 1991.
Mixed colored screen print on Fabriano Rosaspina paper.
Hand-signed and numbered in pencil on the lower margin. E...
Category
1990s Op Art
Materials
Screen
DOOR-MC
Located in Fairlawn, OH
DOOR-MC
Screen print, 1982
Signed and numbered in pencil
Printed on Arches wove paper
Published by Atelier Arcay, Paris
Edition: 325 (47/325)
Reference Benavides & Vasarely No. 894
C...
Category
1980s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Blue Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by Victor Debach in the 1970s.
Mixed colored screen print on paper.
Hand signed on the lower right margin.
Numbered o...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Composition VII - Original Screen Print by Franco Cannilla - 1971
By Franco Cannilla
Located in Roma, IT
Composition VII is an original serigraph realized by Franco Cannilla in 1971.
The artwork is hand-signed in pen by the artist. Edition of 40 prints.
...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Victor Vasarely "The Door" Signed Serigraph c.1982
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victor Vasarely (French, 1906-1997)
Titled "The Door" c.1982
Bright and bold serigraph from an edition of 325.
Pencil signed and numbered by the artist.
Serigraph dimensions 13"...
Category
Late 20th Century Op Art
Materials
Screen
La palette de l'amour The palette of love
Located in Belfast, GB
La palette de l'amour The palette of love
Mixed Media
54 3/4 x 54 3/4 in
139 x 139 cm
Unique
"I have always been fascinated by motion. What fascinates me with this craft is to capt...
Category
2010s Op Art
Materials
Mixed Media
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 7/100
Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin.
Excellent conditions.
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Infinite warm, hands, analog photography, natural light, cave, shelter
Located in Carballo, ES
Color photography printed in high quality on matte photographic paper. The dimensions are 21 x 30cm.
Claudia Ferreiro (Santiago de Compostela, 1996) explores memory and identity li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Op Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Blue Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by Victor Debach in the 1970s.
Mixed colored screen print on paper.
Hand signed on the lower right margin.
Numbered o...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Op Art
Materials
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 19/100.
Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin. Excellent conditions.
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Untitled, 1959/84
Located in Miami, FL
Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923-2019)
Original silkscreen print, signed and numbered
Title: Untitled, 1959/84
From: Exacta. Dal Costruttivismo all'arte sistematica 1918-1985
Media: Silksc...
Category
1980s Op Art
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Violet Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Violet 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 m...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
"Space Cowboy II" Bright Teal, Neon Pink, and Dark Blue Circular Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful neon abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist, David Hardaker. This painting features various rings of shades of neon teal...
Category
2010s Op Art
Materials
Resin, Spray Paint, Acrylic
1920 League of Women Voters, 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,...
Category
1960s Op Art
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Yellow Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Yellow 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 m...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Firebird -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
Located in London, GB
Firebird, 1971
Bridget Riley
Screenprint in colours, on wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 75 (plus 15 artist's proofs)
Printed by Kelpra Studio, London
Image...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Summer Suite (Red with Gold IV)
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 ...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
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...
Category
1980s Op Art
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Split Infinity #B15, Colorful Geometric Silkscreen by Herbert Aach
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...
Category
1980s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Lineate II, Signed Geometric Abstract Op Art Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Lineate II
Year: 1969
Medium: Silkscreen, signed, titled and numbered in pencil
Edition: 100
Image Size: 17 x 17 inches
Size: 20 x ...
Category
1960s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Oscar Reutersvard Original Op Art Pen, Ink & Watercolor Drawing C.1990
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar Reutersvard Original Op Art Pen, Ink & Watercolor Drawing C.1990
Dimensions 8" wide x 11" high
Housed in a simple frame - Dimensions 15" wide...
Category
Late 20th Century Op Art
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Untitled V, Op Art Abstract Geometric Pencil Drawing David Roth
By David Roth
Located in Long Island City, NY
This colored pencil drawing was created by American artist David Roth. Roth's images are proportioned according to a strict mathematical formula - the pictures are composed according...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
Victor Vasarely "Axo-Charga" Hand-Signed Limited Edition Serigraph, Framed
Located in Miami, FL
"AXO-CHARGA" BY VICTOR VASARELY (1906-1997)
Serigraph on Black Paper ⚜ Signed ⚜ Numbered ⚜ Framed
A VISIONARY MASTERWORK OF OP ART
"Axo-Charga" is a striking original serigraph by V...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
David Roth, Abstract Screenprint, 1979
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...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Graphic Tectonic: Seclusion - P1, F33, I1, Abstract Screenprint by Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Josef Albers, German (1888 - 1976)
Title: Portfolio I, Folio 33 from Formulation: Articulation
Year: 1972
Edition Size:1000
Medium: Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol pa...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Spectral Image IV, Rainbow OP Art Screenprint by James Norman
By James Norman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Norman, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Spectral Image IV
Year: 1980
Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 67/95
Image Size: 7 x 36 inches
Size: 25 ...
Category
1980s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Skylight XXX, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Evelyn B. Johnson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Skylight XXX
Evelyn B. Johnson
Date: circa 1980
Screenprint, signed, numbered, and titled in pencil
Edition of 14/30
Image Size: 38 x 28.5 inches
Size: 41.5 x 29.5 in. (105.41 x 74.9...
Category
1980s Op Art
Materials
Screen
New York City Center of Music and Drama, Op Art Screen Print
Located in Long Island City, NY
Richard Anuszkiewicz, American (1930 - 2020) - New York City Center of Music and Drama, Year: 1968, Medium: Screenprint, signed, dated and numbered in pencil, Edition: 6/144, Image S...
Category
1960s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Architecture Kinetic New York Brooklyn Bridge Op Art Lithograph Pol Bury Ltd Ed
By Pol Bury
Located in Surfside, FL
Pol Bury (Belgian, 1922-2005)
Screen print of Brooklyn 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
Frieze -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
Located in London, GB
Frieze, 2000
Bridget Riley
Screenprint in colours, on wove paper
Signed, dated, titled and numbered from the edition of 200 (plus 20 artist's proof)
Printed by Sally Gimson Artizan ...
Category
Early 2000s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Wash Art 1978, Yaacov Agam
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Yaakov Agam (1928)
Title: Wash Art
Year: 1978
Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper
Size: 38.5 x 23.25 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription: Signed in colored ink
Notes: Publis...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Luna, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Roy Ahlgren
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
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Rhythm 15 - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1969
Located in Roma, IT
Rhythm 15 is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in 1969.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition 26/50. Original...
Category
1960s Op Art
Materials
Lithograph
Blue Arrow, Op Art Screen Print by Babe Shapiro
By Babe Shapiro
Located in Long Island City, NY
Babe Shapiro, American (1937 - 2016) - Blue Arrow, Year: circa 1970, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 31/90, Image Size: 25.75 x 30 inches, Size: 30.75 x ...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Mao18, Colorful OP Art Silkscreen by Ryo Tokita
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original hand-signed and numbered (edition 17/50) silkscreen by Ryo Tokita. Ryo Tokita is a Japanese born artist who emigrated to the United States in 1...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Ascension
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ascension" 1978 is a color serigraph on paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 34/65 in pencil by th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Op Art
Materials
Screen
Roy Ahlgren 'Embryo' Signed Limited Edition Op-Art Serigraph Print
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in San Rafael, CA
Roy Ahlgren (American, 1927 - 2011)
Embryo, 1982
Serigraph on wove paper
Signed, title and edition in pencil in lower margin
Edition 8/130
Sheet: 22 1/4in H x 29 3/4in L (unframed)
...
Category
Late 20th Century Op Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Screen
Aperture, Op Art Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Aperture
Year: 1976
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed verso
Size: 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm)
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Oil
Karen, OP Art Screenprint by Josef Levi
By Josef Levi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Josef Levi, American (1938 - )
Title: Karen
Year: 1972
Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 150; AP XII
Image Size: 12 x 12 inches
Size: 14 x 18 in...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Michael Dal Cerro, Interlinking Skyways, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern
Located in Darien, CT
Michael Dal Cerro's prints could be seen as imaginary architectural proposals. He takes satisfaction in taking something that is supposed to be exact...
Category
2010s Op Art
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, Metropolis in Symmetry, 2019, Linocut, Urban Landscape
Located in Darien, CT
Michael Dal Cerro's prints could be seen as imaginary architectural proposals. He takes satisfaction in taking something that is supposed to be exact...
Category
2010s Op Art
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, Form Follows Function, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern
Located in Darien, CT
Michael Dal Cerro's prints could be seen as imaginary architectural proposals. He takes satisfaction in taking something that is supposed to be exact...
Category
2010s Op Art
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Michael Dal Cerro, End of the Line, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern Art
Located in Darien, CT
Michael Dal Cerro's prints could be seen as imaginary architectural proposals. He takes satisfaction in taking something that is supposed to be exact...
Category
2010s Op Art
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
Fluo Composition - Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fluo Composition is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition 13...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Lithograph
Optical Composition - Original Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
Optical Composition is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition ...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Lithograph
Blue Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Composition in a screenprint realized by Victor Debach in 1970s.
50x70 cm.
Limited edition of 100.
Handsigned in pencil on the right lower margin.
Excellent condition.
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Precious Reflections - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Precious Reflections is a beautiful colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition...
Category
1970s Op Art
Materials
Screen
Michael Dal Cerro, Soviet Tower City, 2020, Linocut, Urban Landscape, Modern Art
Located in Darien, CT
Michael Dal Cerro's prints could be seen as imaginary architectural proposals. He takes satisfaction in taking something that is supposed to be exact...
Category
2010s Op Art
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
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
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
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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