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.
Erebus Op Art Glass Sculpture, Signed & Numbered, Edition of 2000
By Victor Vasarely
Located in CANNES, FR
Victor VASARELY 1906 - 1997 EREBUS - 1982 Verre et bois Signature gravée sur le verre et numérotation sous la base "431 /2000" Edition Rosenthal studio-linie, Allemagne Dans sa b...
Glass
Malyva Collage by Victor Vasarely, Mixed Media on Cardboard, 1956
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 : 75 x 55 cm fa...
Archival Paper
La Pensée Ceramic Sculpture, Abstract Geometric, Unique, 1981
By Jean Michel Folon
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Michel FOLON . Né en Belgique , Jean michel Folon suit des cours de design industriel dans les années 50. Il s'embarque des l'age de 21 ans pour la France à Bougival où il vit comme dessinateur de presse pour des magazines belges . c'est en démarchant des revues new-yorkaises qu'il connait son premier grand succès . dans les années 80 , il s'installe sur la Côte d'Azur , Il travaille comme affichiste pour des ONG comme l'unicef ou GREENPEACE .en 1990 , poussé par CESAR il se lance dans la sculpture . 4ème Epreuve d'essai " la Pensée...
Ceramic
Ruban de Mœbius, Abstract Drawing on Archival Paper, Signed, Framed
By Paco Rabanne 1
Located in CANNES, FR
PACO RABANNE ( 1934 - 2023 ) French Famous Fashion " Profil Vert " circa 2000 Felt ting pen and graphite on paper & colored Gouache signed an...
Archival Paper
Abstract Geometric Drawing in Colored Pencil & Graphite, 1990
By Paco Rabanne 1
Located in CANNES, FR
Paco Rabanne ( 1934 -2023 ) " Profil Orange " 41 X 31 cm 49 X 39 cm framed . colored pencil , Gouache, felt-tip pen and graphite on paper . signed and dated 1990.
Felt Pen, Color Pencil, Graphite
Le Chien à la Lune, Modern Casein Painting, Framed, 1968, 72x59cm
By André Verdet
Located in CANNES, FR
André Verdet ( 1913 - 2004 ) . Artiste français né à Nice (alpes maritimes ) mort à Saint Paul de Vence . poète , peintre , sculpteur , céramiste , mu...
Casein
Helios, 1967
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Palo Alto, CA
This magnificent work by Victor Vasarely displays an intricate interplay of green optical figures against a clear background in a three-dimensional medium. It offers a fascinating vi...
Plexiglass, Screen
Victor Vasarely Heliogravure Print, Op Art, Mid-Century Modern, 1971
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Den Haag, NL
Original heliogravure print by Victor Vasarely. Op Art 1971 The title, publisher, year and dimensions of the original work are on the back. Maybe the most beautiful album from V...
Paper
Vintage Victor Vasarely Op Art Acrylic Cube Graphic Sculpture Desk Accessory
By Victor Vasarely
Located in North Miami, FL
This four sided every changing graphic optical Op Art lucite vintage cube sculpture by Victor Vasarely is vintage from the 1970s. They were produced in ...
Acrylic, Paint
Holld (Moiré Tower), 1989
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1989, this acrylic and silkscreen sculpture is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Pécs, 1906 – Paris, 1997) in black ink in the lower right. Numbered from the edition of 75 i...
Glass, Lucite, Screen
1960's-1970's Lucite Acrylic Optical Op Art Abstract Sculpture
By Victor Vasarely
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind lucite acrylic abstract op-art sculpture dating from the 1960's to 1970's. No signatures or maker marks. Looks like something Victor Vasarely would have made. Great abs...
Lucite
Victor Vasarely sculpture: Ter-A
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
Victor Vasarely Ter-A Acrylic on wood Ed. 13 of 100 18 x 10 x 2 in
Wood, Acrylic
