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.
Vibrations

Rafael Jesus Soto

Vibrations, 1967

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

EUR 9,200

S/T 4 - Verde

Luis Tomasello

S/T 4 - Verde , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 4 - Rosa

Luis Tomasello

S/T 4 - Rosa , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 4 - Naranja

Luis Tomasello

S/T 4 - Naranja , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 3 - Verde

Luis Tomasello

S/T 3 - Verde, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 3 - Naranja

Luis Tomasello

S/T 3 - Naranja, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 2 - Verde

Luis Tomasello

S/T 2 - Verde, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 2 - Rosa

Luis Tomasello

S/T 2 - Rosa, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 2 - Naranja

Luis Tomasello

S/T 2 - Naranja , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 1 - Rosa

Luis Tomasello

S/T 1 - Rosa , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

S/T 1 - Naranja

Luis Tomasello

S/T 1 - Naranja , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

Couleur à l'Espace Olot

Carlos Cruz-Diez

Couleur à l'Espace Olot, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Vibration Carré Noir et Bleu

Antonio Asis

Vibration Carré Noir et Bleu, 2012

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 3,000

vibration grand cercle

Antonio Asis

vibration grand cercle, 2010

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 3,000

vibration bandes bleus et rouges

Antonio Asis

vibration bandes bleus et rouges, 2010

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 3,000

interferences cercles de couleurs

Antonio Asis

interferences cercles de couleurs, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,200

Biennial

A Biennial is an art exhibition held every two years, typically on a large scale with international participants. The first and most famous example is the Venice Biennale, established in 1895 and held in the Giardini, a public park in Venice. Over time, the event has grown to include thirty permanent pavilions, each representing different countries. Biennials have become significant events in the contemporary art world, offering a platform for artists to showcase their work to a global audience.

Pixel art

Pixel Art is a form of digital art created by placing individual pixels, similar to assembling a mosaic where each small piece contributes to a larger image. The style is often associated with nostalgia, as it draws on the techniques used in early video game graphics. Pixel art has seen a resurgence in popularity, both as a nod to retro aesthetics and as a distinct artistic style in modern digital art.

Woodcut

Woodcut is a printing technique where an image is carved into the surface of a woodblock using gouges, with the remaining flat surface holding the ink for printing. The areas cut away by the artist do not carry ink, while the uncut areas do, producing the desired print. The carving follows the wood's grain, unlike wood engraving, where the block is cut across the end-grain. Ink is applied to the surface with a roller, ensuring only the flat, uncarved areas receive ink, leaving the recessed, non-printing areas clean.

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