09/04/1906 – 15/03/1997
Victor Vasarely, born in 1906 in Pécs, Hungary, and passed away in 1997 in France, is often considered the father of optical art, or Op Art. His works, characterized by optical illusions and perspective games, revolutionized the way art is perceived and deeply influenced graphic design as well as contemporary art.
After his studies in Budapest, Vasarely moved to Paris in 1930, where he began experimenting with geometric shapes and color contrasts that create the illusion of movement and depth. His creations, such as “Zebra,” one of the first Op Art works, use repetitive patterns and black-and-white juxtapositions to create a sensation of visual vibration.
Over the years, Vasarely developed a visual language based on a richer color palette and geometric shapes that seem to float or pulse. His works, such as “Vega-Nor,” demonstrate his ability to play with the viewer’s visual perception, using complex patterns to create the illusion of the third dimension on flat surfaces.
