1989
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.
Zaphir Screenprint on Wove Paper, Op Art, Signed, Edition of 50
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Victor Vasarely Zaphir c.1970 Screenprint on wove paper 13 x 10 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fi...
Screen
Composition Microcosmos IV
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Composition Microcosmos IV 1980 Screenprint 13 x 10 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fin...
Screen
Pixis
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Pixis Screenprint 17 3/8 x 14 7/8 in. Edition of 50 annotated F.V. Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This work is in excellent condition....
Screen
Koskota
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Koskota 1976 Silkscreen 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. 28/250 Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This work is in excellent condition. It has never be...
Color
Zeng
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Victor Vasarely Zeng c. 1975-1980 Silkscreen 30 3/4 x 30 3/4 in. Edition of 250 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fin...
Screen
Teke
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Teke c. 1970 Screenprint 34 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. Edition of 250 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art. C...
Screen
Kris Bille, Original Serigraph, Op Art , 1989, Signed
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Kris Bille Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavide...
Screen
Risir, Original Serigraph, Op Art , 1989, Signed, Excellent
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Risir Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 250. Dimensions of work: 47 x 37.5 cm Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n° ...
Screen
Victor Vasarely -- Folkokta the album Diam
By Victor Vasarely
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Victor Vasarely Folkokta from the album Diam, 1988 Serigraph in colors on paper Hand signed lower right Numbered 35/250 Sheet size 70 x 62 cm Published by : AC Mazo - Paris Printed b...
Screen
Victor Vasarely -- Vaar from the album Diam
By Victor Vasarely
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Victor Vasarely Vaar from the album Diam, 1988 Serigraph in colors on paper Hand signed lower right Numbered 35/250 Sheet size 70 x 62 cm Published by : AC Mazo - Paris Printed by : ...
Screen
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
Kerisle, Original Lithograph, Op Art , 1971, Excellent
By Victor Vasarely
Located in OPOLE, PL
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Kerisle Lithograph from 1971. Dimensions of work: 48 x 40 cm. Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro Benavides n°183. The work is in Excellen...
Lithograph
