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.
$580
Geometric Modernism, Violet Gateway, Minimalist Abstraction, Space Age Diptych
Located in Barcelona, ES
This limited edition giclée print by Cyd Fontaine explores the language of geometric modernism through a precise arrangement of concentric color fields. Gradual tonal transitions mov...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée
$2,800
B & W Photograph of Bridget Riley, 1964 (Hand Signed by Bridget Riley), Framed
Located in New York, NY
Early black and white photograph of Bridget Riley smoking in front of her now iconic black and white works. The image was captured in 1964, a pivotal year just before she achieved in...
Photographic Paper
Reverse Sunsets, Abstract Blurry Gradient, Mauve to Yellow, Giclée Print Diptych
Located in Barcelona, ES
Reverse Sunsets is a vibrant Giclée print that explores the emotional resonance of color through soft, seamless transitions of mauve, purple, and yellow tones. This abstract diptych ...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée
$4,900
Three Pattern Interference- 1960s Op Art Photograph, Geometric, Blue, Orange
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition of 5. Printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta 325g Archival Paper. Dated and signed with the certificate of authenticity. This vibrant Op Art photograph from 1969 captures the essence of movement and color through its intricate, circular patterns created by three pattern interference. The pulsating gradients of orange, blue, and green add depth and energy, making it a perfect centerpiece for a contemporary interior. Inspired by the 1960s Op Art movement, this work by a pioneering photographer brings a geometric and modern aesthetic to any space, creating a dynamic focal point. Its vibrant composition adds both vibrancy and sophistication to living rooms, offices, or modern interiors. Enzo Ragazzini...
Archival Paper, Giclée
Warm Gradient Lights Giclée Print, Abstract Diptych, 36x48\" Edition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Warm Gradient Lights is a vibrant Giclée print that explores the emotional resonance of color through soft, seamless transitions of pink, peach, lavender, and coral tones. This abstr...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$3,250
Modern Framed 'Entropy' Print on Paper Bright Yellow Green Color by Abi Polinsky
By Abi Polinsky
Located in New York, NY
Entropy by Abi Polinsky Print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag paper, framed. W 32" x H 42" Please contact us for shipping quotes and customization options.
Photographic Paper
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Face to Face
By Nemo Jantzen
Located in Singapore, SG
Face to Face by Nemo Jantzen is a meticulously handmade artwork, crafted from over 2,000 images of film photography, iconic movie scenes, classic movie posters, and Hollywood legends...
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Photographic Film
$2,200
H 27 in W 40 in
H2O I Homage to David Hockney - abstact pattern pool surface water reflections
Located in San Francisco, CA
Light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, large format photograph of sun reflecting on a summer pool, an homage to the iconic pool reflections p...
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Giclée
$5,800
H 42 in W 118 in
Bamboo Forest - abstract nature observation of iconic Japanese bamboo grove
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photographic sections of lush emerald green nature biotope, a highly detailed observation of the natural beauty of Japan's famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Bamboo Forest b...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée
$4,400
H 48 in W 72 in D 0.03 in
Cacti - large format photograph of iconic desert cactus landscape 48" x 72"
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photograph of sunny cactus landscape, from a series of highly detailed large format nature observations, an homage to the photo realistic ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$4,400
H 48 in W 76 in D 0.1 in
Flora I - large format photograph of abstract floral and liquid cloud explosion
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale abstraction of floral water clouds in a liquid landscape FLORA I by Christian Stoll 48 x 76 inches (122 x 193cm) signed edition of 7 25 x 40 inches (64 x 102cm) signe...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$5,200
H 72.5 in W 58 in
Seascape IV (Homage to Mark Rothko) - large format abstract seascape photograph
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
From a series of large scale abstract photographs of muted color monochromatic ocean water surface and cloudscapes SEASCAPE IV by Frank Schott an homage t...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$2,200
H 25 in W 40 in
LA Parking - large scale photograph of midcentury urban architectural element
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
LA Parking by Frank Schott a burst of red in an urban landscape of striking minimalism, from a series of photographs capturing the mid century modern architecture and architectural e...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée
$3,800
H 64 in W 48 in
Tulle - large format abstract photograph of mesmerizing haute couture textile
Located in San Francisco, CA
an epic scale photograph of mesmerizing texture details of sunny lemon yellow haute couture fashion fabric TULLE by Christian Stoll (2014) 64 x 48 inches / 163cm x 122cm signed ed...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$4,800
H 58 in W 58 in D 0.03 in
Hemisphere II - large format photograph of abstract liquid cloudscape in water
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photography of mesmerizing color compositions of liquid cloudscape painting in water, hypnotizing abstract liquidscapes from the body o...
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Giclée
$4,400
H 48 in W 64 in D 0.03 in
Seascape I - large format photograph of blue tone horizon and sea
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photograph capturing the soothing tones of nature's calming blue hour color palette Seascape I by Frank Schott 48 x 64 inches / 122cm x 162cm signed edition of 7 30 x 40 inches / 76cm x 102cm signed edition of 25 archival fine art pigment print signed & numbered by artist on certificate label ------------------------- Frank Schott grew up in Germany and attended the prestigious Academy of Arts in Cologne, studying under Professor Arno Jansen, who was an early influence. Moving to California in 1998, Schott's work has evolved to include the epic landscapes and deserts of the American West as well as architectural, conceptual and more formal environments from both home and his travels. Influenced by a number of photographic peers and precursors such as Candida Höfer, Andreas Gursky, Thomas Struth, Jeff Wall, Hiroshi Sugimoto, William Eggleston and Joel Sternfeld, Schott's images successfully blend technical, conceptual and formal rigor with a decisive sense of composition and color. Schott's images have an iconic sensibility and give us a bird's eye view onto humanity and its constructs. The specific is edged towards the abstract, often revealing the compelling and disjunctive moment where nature meets man. Frank Schott was born in Cologne, Germany in 1962. He currently lives and works in San Francisco. _________________________ Edition EKTAlux publishes an evolving curated selection of collectable large-scale photography in strictly limited editions, working closely with each artist to guarantee state-of-the-art museum level print and framing quality. Custom / larger print sizes available on request Images can be printed with white border ( 2in L prints / 4in XL prints )
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée
$4,400
H 48 in W 72 in
Reef - large format abstract photograph of sun reflections on coral reefs
Located in San Francisco, CA
large format photograph of sun reflections on a coral reef water surface, mesmerizing light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, an homage to the...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$2,200
H 27 in W 40 in D 0.03 in
H2O lll - large format photograph of sun reflections on pool water surface
Located in San Francisco, CA
mesmerizing light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, an homage to the iconic pool reflections paintings by artist David Hockney H2O lll by Eri...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$4,400
H 69 in W 48 in
Stratosphere I - large format photograph of abstract liquid water cloudscapes
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photography of mesmerizing color compositions of liquid cloudscape painting in water, hypnotizing abstract liquidscapes from the bo...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Sold
H 36 in W 48 in
Rear Window View, Purple Pastel Tones, Mauve Hue Abstract Diptych, Aurora Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Sold
H 36 in W 48 in
Rear Window View, Purple Pastel Tones, Mauve Hue Abstract Diptych, Aurora Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Sold
H 42 in W 32 in
Framed 'Janus' Print on Paper, Bright Yellow Orange Red Color, by Abi Polinsky
By Abi Polinsky
Located in New York, NY
Janus by Abi Polinsky. REP by Tuleste Factory Print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag paper, framed. W 32" x H 42" Please contact us for shipping quotes and customization options.
Photographic Paper
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Israeli Soldier Praying Tallit Photogram Op Art Kabbala Photograph Judaica Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
This one is unsigned but it came with two more signed works. Ya'acov Kaszemacher, well-known artist and photographer whose unique images of Hasidic festivities are fascinating to v...
Photographic Paper