Victor Vasarely (1906 - 1997)

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Victor Vasarely

Victor Vasarely, a seminal figure in the Op art movement, was a Hungarian-French artist celebrated for his pioneering contributions to geometric abstract art. Born Győző Vásárhelyi in Pécs, Hungary, in 1906, Vasarely's artistic journey led him to Paris, where he honed a distinctive style marked by optical illusions and kinetic art. By the late 1940s, he had developed his iconic approach, utilizing geometric shapes and a limited color palette to create artworks that seemed to move and vibrate. His work "Zebra," created in 1937, is often cited as one of the earliest examples of Op art, showcasing his fascination with creating the illusion of depth and movement on a flat surface​​​​.

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Vasarely's exploration into optical effects deepened, leading to significant series like his "Vega" works. These pieces are characterized by their illusionary three-dimensional space, seemingly pushing and pulling the viewer into the canvas. His dedication to optical and geometric abstraction was not just a pursuit of aesthetic innovation but also an exploration of the viewer's perception, making the observer an integral part of the artwork​​​​.

Vasarely's influence extended beyond the canvas, impacting architecture, sculpture, and even space exploration. In 1970, he founded the first museum dedicated to his works in Gordes, followed by the establishment of the Fondation Vasarely in Aix-en-Provence in 1976, showcasing his vision of integrating art with the environment. His artworks have found homes in prestigious institutions like the Museum of Modern Art and have been celebrated in exhibitions worldwide​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Vasarely's works offer a mesmerizing blend of scientific precision and artistic expression, encapsulating a moment in art history where the boundaries between viewer and artwork blurred. His legacy is a testament to the power of visual perception and the endless possibilities of abstract art.

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Date and place of birt:9 april 1906, Pécs, Austria-Hungary (1868-1918)
Date and place of death:15 march 1997, Paris, France
Nationality:Hungary, France
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Sculptor
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Abstract art, Cubism, Modern art, Op art, Post War Art

Creators Hungary

András Beck (1911 - 1985)
András Beck
1911 - 1985
István Nadler (1938)
István Nadler
1938
János Horvay (1874 - 1944)
János Horvay
1874 - 1944
Róbert Berény (1887 - 1953)
Róbert Berény
1887 - 1953
Antal Ligeti (1823 - 1890)
Antal Ligeti
1823 - 1890
Laszlo Bornemisza (1910 - 1995)
Laszlo Bornemisza
1910 - 1995
Arthur Heyer (1872 - 1931)
Arthur Heyer
1872 - 1931
 Brassaï (1899 - 1984)
Brassaï
1899 - 1984
Alajos Strobl (1856 - 1926)
Alajos Strobl
1856 - 1926
Victor Madaras (1830 - 1917)
Victor Madaras
1830 - 1917
Karoly Lengyel (1942 - 2016)
Karoly Lengyel
1942 - 2016
Károly Lotz (1833 - 1904)
Károly Lotz
1833 - 1904
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar (1871 - 1960)
Igor Emmanuilovich Grabar
1871 - 1960
Tamás Lossonczy (1904 - 2009)
Tamás Lossonczy
1904 - 2009
Attila Kovács (1938 - 2017)
Attila Kovács
1938 - 2017
Jakob Bogdani (1658 - 1724)
Jakob Bogdani
1658 - 1724

Creators Abstract art

Hugo Steiner-Prag (1880 - 1945)
Hugo Steiner-Prag
1880 - 1945
Lucio Pozzi (1935)
Lucio Pozzi
1935
Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859 - 1937)
Henry Ossawa Tanner
1859 - 1937
Erich Buchholz (1891 - 1972)
Erich Buchholz
1891 - 1972
Lothar Guderian (1939)
Lothar Guderian
1939
Gerhard Janensch (1860 - 1933)
Gerhard Janensch
1860 - 1933
Alois Carigiet (1902 - 1985)
Alois Carigiet
1902 - 1985
Barbara Klemm (1939)
Barbara Klemm
1939
Aleksandr Georgievich Traugot (1931)
Aleksandr Georgievich Traugot
1931
Ernesto Neto (1964)
Ernesto Neto
1964
Olafur Eliasson (1967)
Olafur Eliasson
1967
Ivan Malavašič (1927 - 2019)
Ivan Malavašič
1927 - 2019
Lotte Jacobi (1896 - 1990)
Lotte Jacobi
1896 - 1990
Josep Llorens i Artigas (1892 - 1980)
Josep Llorens i Artigas
1892 - 1980
Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 - 2000)
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
1928 - 2000
Su Xiaobai (1949)
Su Xiaobai
1949