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.
Op-Art Framed Poster Printed by Editions du Griffon, 1972
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Poster by French-Hungarian op-art master Victor Vasarely from the series Progressions The print was made in 1972 by Editions du Griffon in Neuchate...
Paper
$1,770
H 43.25 in W 43.25 in D 1 in
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
Victor Vasarely "Red Tundra“ Original Serigraph
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1981 Original Serigraph title "Red Tundra“ by Victor Vasarely. Pencil signed and numbered 142/150. Certificate of Authenticity On back of frame. Measurements with frame: 48.25” Wi...
Aluminum
$4,500
H 35.25 in W 34.75 in D 1.25 in
Victor Vasarely Limited Edition Op Art Lithograph, Signed and Numbered
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
Victor Vasarely (French-Hungarian 1908 - 1997) lithograph on paper, optical art illusion with cubes. The work is signed and numbered in pencil and maintains original aluminum frame. ...
Aluminum
Victor Vasarely Mid Century Framed Serigraph
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Victor Vasarely Mid Century Framed Serigraph This art measures: 36.75 wide x 1.5 deep x 37.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled...
Glass, Wood, Paper
1969 Victor Vasarely Signed Op Art Serigraph
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century vintage op art serigraph by artist Victor Vasarely. Features a bright orange-red design of overlapping squares composed of small circles. Pencil signed on the lower rig...
Metal
Ilile D
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Ilile D Screen print, 1990 Signed lower right (see photo) Numbered lower left (see photo) Edition: 300 plus 50 EA Published by Circle Art Gallery Reference: Benavides 1116 Condition:...
Screen
Victor Vasarely Signed and Numbered Silk Screen Lithograph
By Victor Vasarely
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful silk screen litho is signed and numbered 209 of 250. Frame is original to period. Psychedelic patterns that emerge from early computational experiments parallel Optica...
Glass, Paper
$4,000
H 43.5 in W 42.25 in D 1.25 in
Victor Vasarely Silkscreen Nebulus Signed Beautifully Framed Circa 1980
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully framed Victor Vasarely silkscreen “Nebulus” circa 1980 from an edition of 250. This is number 79. It is framed in a black lacquer fra...
Paper
Victor Vasarely Lithograph
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Artist: Victor Vasarely Medium: Lithograph Movement/Style: Modern Signed and Numbered : 133/250 Condition: This Victor Vasaerly lithograph is in very good vintage condit...
Paper
Yaacov Agam Sparkling Night Rainbow 1981 Signed Op Art Serigraph 170/180 Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An modern serigraph on paper titled "Sparkling Night Rainbow" by Yaacov Agam. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 170/180. Published in 1981. The compositi...
Paper
Brian Halsey Nuclead 7th State Signed Op Art Serigraph AP I/XV Framed 1978
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern op art serigraph on paper titled "Nuclead 7th State" by Brian Halsey. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right, titled mid bottom, with an annota...
Paper
Yaacov Agam - Colorful Polygraph 1970s Signed Serigraph on Paper 22/30 Framed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A dynamic serigraph titled "Colorful Polygraph" by pioneering kinetic and optical artist Yaacov Agam. Hand signed in pencil with an annotation of 22/30 along the lower margin. Compo...
Paper
Greg Copeland #633 Signed Modern Geometric Op Art Space Age Mirror Framed 1970s
By Greg Copeland
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An op art space age geometric abstract mirror designed by Greg Copeland Inc. Circa 1970s. Signed bottom right. Original gallery tag on verso and noted as style #663. The screen-print...
Mirror
Richard Kozlow Spectrum Modernist Abstract Serigraph 1/1 Unframed 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An abstract modernist serigraph on paper titled "Spectrum" by Richard Kozlow. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right. Titled and annotated 1/1 on the lower left. Published circa 19...
Paper
Richard Kozlow Reflection Signed Modernist Serigraph 51/100 Unframed 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An abstract modernist serigraph on paper titled "Reflection" by Richard Kozlow. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right. Titled and annotated 51/100 on the lower left. Published cir...
Paper
