1973
Widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the French-Hungarian painter Victor Vasarely (1906–97) created eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting.
Such illusions were more than pleasing tricks for Vasarely, who insisted that “pure form and pure color can signify the world.” He wanted to “democratize” art by producing works in large editions at reasonable prices that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a “Planetary Folklore.”
Embodying Vasarely’s singular belief that art should serve a social function, accessible to all, these innovations may perhaps be his greatest contribution to 20th-century art.
Find a collection of Victor Vasarely prints, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
Jalons VI, Serigraph on Paper, Op Art, Hand Signed, Edition of 250, 1986
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper from Jalons portfolio. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 25.75 x 24.5 inches. Sheet size 33.25 x 29.75 inches. From the main edition of 250. Add...
Paper, Screen
Kardoe, Hand Signed Serigraph, Op Art, Circa 1970, 47 x 30 in. Framed
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed lower right by Victor Vasarely. Hand numbered 43/325 lower left. Sheet Size: 43 x 26.5 inches. Image size: 34 x 18.5 inches. Frame size...
Paper, Screen
Our MC Hand Signed Serigraph, Op Art, Framed, AP Edition, 1960s
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed lower right by Victor Vasarely. Hand numbered AP lower left (there is also a main edition of 300). Sheet size: 26 x 25.5 inches. Image s...
Paper, Screen
VB-VB-Rouge Serigraph, Hand Signed Op Art, Framed, 194/200, 1975
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed lower right by Victor Vasarely. Hand numbered 194/200 lower left. Sheet Size: 32.5 x 32.5 inches. Image size: 29.5 x 29.5 inches. Frame...
Paper, Screen
TER-UR Serigraph on Paper, Op Art Style, Late 20th Century, Signed
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Sheet size 39 x 30 inches. Image size 24.25 x 24.25 inches. Custom framed as pictured. From the edition of 250. Additio...
Paper, Screen
Quadraplex, Original Painting on Wood, Op Art, Hand Signed, 24x24 inches
By Stan Slutsky
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on custom cut wood. Hand signed on verso by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be co...
Wood, Acrylic
Composition Gold
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Composition Gold 1980 Screenprint 13 x 10 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This work is in excellent condition. It has...
Screen
Victor Vasarely Abstract Color Screenprint 27" x 27" Mid Century Modern Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906-1997) signed and numbered abstract color screenprint. It retains its original Kulicke brass frame. It measures 27"H x 27"W and is priced at $1...
Brass
Square Print Optical Pop Art Victor Vasarely Attributed, 1970s
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Square print optical Pop Art Victor Vasarely attributed 1970s.
Paper
Tewek Screenprint by Victor Vasarely, Op Art, Signed, 1978, Framed
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Astoria, NY
Victor Vasarely (Hungarian/French, 1906-1997), "Tewek", Screenprint in Colors, 1978, signed in pencil lower right, numbered edition "57/250" lower left, black frame. Image: 21.25" H...
Paper, Screen
Victor Vasarely: Untitled, Basf Luran on aluminum
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
Victor Vasarely Star Series BOGLAR, ca. 1970 BASF Luran on aluminum Ed, 269 of 500 Editions Pyra AG Dorfstrasse 63 8126 Zumikon Switzerland 29 x 29 in
Metal
Abstract Yellow Composition - Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
By Victor Debach
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...
Screen
In the 1960s and '70s, the hypnotic creations of Op artists went mainstream and influenced the look of pop culture.
This set of recipes and original prints might not make you a better chef. But it will make you smile.
