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Bridget Riley Art

British, b. 1931

British painter Bridget Riley’s visually spectacular abstractions seem far removed from natural forms. Riley, however, claims she draws inspiration for her paintings and prints largely from nature, which she defines as a “dynamism of visual forces — an event rather than an appearance.”

Indeed, dynamism characterizes her work, which explores how simple geometric forms can create illusions of movement.

Born in 1931, Riley first came to worldwide attention in 1965, when she was included, alongside such other prominent figures as Victor Vasarely and Frank Stella, in the exhibition “The Responsive Eye” at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The catalogue cover featured one of her paintings, Current (1964), composed of wavy black and white lines that seem to vibrate as they move from the top to the bottom of the canvas.

Since the 1970s, Riley has been experimenting with color, creating works like Nataraja (1993), made up of columns of brightly hued diagonal stripes that seem to pulse rhythmically. By instilling life, movement and energy into flat, geometric forms, she helped pioneer kinetic art.

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Artist: Bridget Riley
Dealer: RAW Editions
Vista -- Screen Print, Horizontal Lines, Op Art by Bridget Riley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Vista, 2017 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, on Fabriano 5 wove Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 150 Printed by Artizan Editions, Forest of Dean Image: 17...
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2010s Op Art Bridget Riley Art

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Firebird -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
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...
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1970s Op Art Bridget Riley Art

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Carnival -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Carnival, 2000 Bridget Riley Sscreenprint in colours, on wove paper Signed, dated, titled and numbered from the edition of 75 (plus 10 artist's proof) Printed and published by Artiz...
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Early 2000s Op Art Bridget Riley Art

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Frieze -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
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 ...
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Early 2000s Op Art Bridget Riley Art

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Intervals 3: Blue/ Green -- Stripes, Patterns, Op Art by Brigdet Riley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Intervals 3: Blue/ Green, 2021 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, on wove Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 75 Printed by Artizan Editions, Forest of Dean Sh...
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2010s Op Art Bridget Riley Art

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Untitled [Wave] -- Screen Print, Stripes, Lines, Op Art by Bridget Riley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Untitled [Wave], 1975 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, on wove Signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 400 Printed by Graham Henderson, London Published by Galerie Beyel...
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1970s Op Art Bridget Riley Art

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Start -- Screen Print, Abstract, Bright Colors, Op Art by Bridget Riley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Start, 2000 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, on paper Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 200 Printed by Artizan Editions, Hove Image: 34.8 × 38 cm (13.7 × 1...
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Fold -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Fold, 2004 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, plus white under print on Fabriano 5 paper Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 250 Published by Ridinghouse, Lond...
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Early 2000s Op Art Bridget Riley Art

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Rose Horizontal -- Screen Print, Stripes, Patterns, Op Art by Bridget Riley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
BRIDGET RILEY Rose Horizontal, 2018 Screenprint in colours, on Fabriano 5 paper Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 75 Printed by A...
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2010s Op Art Bridget Riley Art

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Bridget Riley art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bridget Riley art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bridget Riley in screen print, offset print, c print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Bridget Riley art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Julian Stanczak, Bruno Munari, and Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely). Bridget Riley art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $880 and tops out at $64,396, while the average work can sell for $21,160.
Questions About Bridget Riley Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bridget Riley's geometric paintings made her famous in the 1960s. Known for their pulsing colors and elaborate patterns that created optical illusions, these paintings became synonymous with the Op Art movement and have inspired psychedelic posters since they were created. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Bridget Riley artwork from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    You can see Bridget Riley paintings in a few locations. Her works are part of the permanent collections of several major museums, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Tate Modern in London. In addition, institutions around the world frequently hold special exhibitions featuring her paintings and drawings. Shop a variety of Bridget Riley art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Opinions on what Bridget Riley's most famous work is differ. One of her best-known works is 1961's Movement in Squares, which had a major impact on the Op art movement. Other notable works by Riley include 1960's Pink Landscape, 1962's Blaze 1, 1985's Cupid's Quiver and 1989's Gaillard. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Bridget Riley art.

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