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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.
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
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
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
Fille Fleur Serigraph on Paper, Op Art, Signed, 1980s, Edition of 250
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper.. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 25.75 x 16 inches. Sheet size 30.5 x 19.5 inches. Frame size approx 37 x 26 inches. From the main edition of...
Paper, Screen
Fille Fleur (Silver) Serigraph on Paper, Op Art, Hand Signed, Edition of 150
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper.. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size 25.75 x 16 inches. Sheet size 29.75 x 19.5 inches. Rare silver version. From the roman numeral edition of 15...
Paper, Screen
Rare 1960s Victor Vasarely offset lithograph poster, Op Art print
By Victor Vasarely
Located in New York, NY
Victor Vasarely Rare 1960s Victor Vasarely poster, 1967 Offset lithograph 35 × 19 1/4 inches Unframed, unsigned Published by London Arts Group Rare 1967 offset lithograph The work...
Lithograph, Offset
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by V. Vasarely - 1980s
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition is an artwork realized by Victor Vasarely (1906 Pecs - 1997 Annet-sur-Marne) in 1980. Silkscreen on paper. Signed lower right, numbered lower. h 48 x 45 cm ...
Screen
BI-OKTA B Screenprint, Op Art, Signed, 36/250, Framed, 1973-75
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Astoria, NY
Victor Vasarely (Hungarian/French, 1906-1997), "BI-OKTA B", Screenprint in Colors, 1973-1975, signed in pencil lower right, numbered edition "36/250" lower left, black frame. Image:...
Paper, Screen
Victor Vasarely "Stri-Arct-2" 1975 Op Art Serigraph, Hand Signed & Numbered
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
VICTOR VASARELY – "STRI-ARCT-2" ⚜ Serigraph ⚜ Hand Signed and Numbered ⚜ Edition of 250 (Total 300) ⚜ Conservation Framed GEOMETRIC VIBRATIONS IN COLOR Created in 1975, “Stri-Arct-2...
Screen
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Louisiana I - Color screen print on paper - 1983
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Varese, IT
Color screen print on paper, edited in 1983 . Limited edition, numbered 174/275 in the lower left corner. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner. Plate size: ...
Paper, Screen
Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) – Quivar-Na – Color silkscreen on paper – 1977
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Varese, IT
Color silkscreen on paper, edited in 1977. Limited edition, numbered as 35/175 in lower left corner. Hand signed in pencil by artist in the lower right corner. Paper size: 90 x 78 c...
Silk, Paper, 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.
