Op Art

What is Op Art?

Op Art is a visual art style that uses optical illusions to create the impression of movement, vibrating patterns, flashing, or hidden images. The works are typically abstract, with many well-known pieces in black and white. The roots of Op Art can be traced back to earlier movements like Futurism, Constructivism, Dada, and Neo-Impressionism, particularly in their use of color effects and graphic design.
Print for Chicago 8

Bridget Riley

Print for Chicago 8, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

About Lilac

Bridget Riley

About Lilac, 2007

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 9,000 - 12,000

Baum. Kunstpranger

Gunther Uecker

Baum. Kunstpranger, 1984

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 10,800

Subtractive Variability Orbital

Felipe Pantone

Subtractive Variability Orbital, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 4,500 - 7,000

Il movimento delle cose

Dadamaino

Il movimento delle cose, 1994

Drawing / Watercolor

Pen and ink

EUR 8,350

Color Secuencia 14

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 14, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 13

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 13, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 12

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 12, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 11

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 11, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 10

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 10, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 9

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 9, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 8

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 8, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 7

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 7, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 6

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 6, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 5

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 5, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Color Secuencia 4

Julio Le Parc

Color Secuencia 4, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,000

Acrylic on paper

Acrylic on paper is a technique that involves using acrylic paints on various paper types and textures. Artists often choose watercolor paper with smooth or rough surfaces to apply acrylics using watercolor techniques such as bleeding, washing, and spattering. This approach allows for a wide range of effects, combining the flexibility of acrylics with the delicate qualities of watercolor methods.

Edition

In art, an edition refers to the total number of identical or closely similar items produced as a set. This often applies to prints, such as lithographs, where multiple copies are made from a single original. An edition can also refer to works that are closely related to the original version of an artwork, such as variations or replicas.

Light and Space

The Light and Space Movement refers to loosely affiliated art movements connected to minimalism, geometric abstraction, and op art that originated in Southern California in the 1960s. Greatly influenced by artist John McLaughlin, these artists focused on sensory phenomena such as light, perception, and space as central elements of their work. They also incorporated cutting-edge technologies from the aerospace and engineering industries to develop light-filled and sensuous objects, creating immersive experiences that emphasize the viewer's perception.

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