Artist Portraits
Victor Vasarely: The Grandfather of Op Art and His Lasting Legacy
Jul 29, 2024
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8 minutes read
Victor Vasarely, a Hungarian-French artist born Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, is celebrated as a pioneer and leader in the Op Art movement, known for his innovative use of optical illusions and geometric abstraction, with notable works like Zebra (1937) and a legacy that continues to inspire contemporary art.