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.
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
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
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
Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) - Coloured print
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Print by renowned artist Victor Vasarely, a leading pioneer of Op Art. The composition is structured around four geometric modules, each exploring optical effects of volume, movement...
Paper
Victor Vasarely Signed Screen print in Color Marc CF 1970
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate Your Space with a Masterpiece: Victor Vasarely's "Marc CF" Screen print. Experience the iconic artistry of Victor Vasarely with "Marc CF," a stunning 1970's screen print tha...
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 Vasarely lithograph...
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
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.25 in W 40 in D 1.25 in
Victor Vasarely Silkscreen Print 1978, Hand Signed Limited 77/250 Denise René
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Original large scale Silk Screen Print of "Ond Fire" Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) Painting, painted in 1969. Beautiful intricate purple, green, blue and black, op art design. Pencil s...
Paint, Paper
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
Victor Vasarely "Tridim" 1968 Lithograph, Signed, 56/300
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Toledo, OH
Victor Vasarely "Trimdim" 1968 Lithograph, Signed, 56/300 and has a blind stamp. Circa 1968, Titled "Tridim". Victor Vasarely’s complex paintings and s...
Paper
Fernando García Ponce 1970s Untitled No. 11 Silkscreen Print
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Untitled No. 11). A 1970's Mexican silkscreen print by Mexican artist Fernando García Ponce. The print depicts a classic García Ponce collage composition with 2 envelopes and a arch...
Paper
Pedro Friedeberg Zebra, Ink on Paper from the Jungle Series
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
Important painting by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg depicting a zebra, from The Jungle series. Exposed in the 1984 exhibition at Galería de Arte Misrachi, Mexico City. Originally c...
Paper
Cisco Jiménez "Fractal Donald" Acrylic on Canvas Painting
By Cisco Jimenez
Located in Mexico City, MX
An acrylic on canvas painting titled "Fractal Donald" by Mexican artist Cisco Jiménez. The painting features a deconstructed and colorful organic composition loosely inspired by Dona...
Canvas, Acrylic
Cisco Jiménez Deep Soul Jazz Explotion Acrylic on Canvas Painting
By Cisco Jimenez
Located in Mexico City, MX
An acrylic and collage on canvas painting titled "Deep Soul Jazz Explotion" by Mexican artist Cisco Jiménez. The colorful painting shows an organic figure that resembles a mitochondr...
Sheet Metal
Pedro Friedeberg "Musical Monkeys by Day" Limited Edition Engraving
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Monos Musicales de Día" (Musical Monkeys by Day). Engraving print by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg. Copperplate engraving on Hahnemühle 300 g. 100% cotton paper. Edition of 86 pie...
Paper
Roberto Montenegro Mexican Ca. 1950 Set of 2 Mixed Media Drawings on Paper
By Roberto Montenegro
Located in Mexico City, MX
A set of 2 mixed medias on paper, sketches for a mural by Mexican artist Roberto Montenegro. Both works are framed. a) Mascarones #62 (left). Signed on the lower center. 29.5 x 21....
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