Victor Vasarely, was a Hungarian–French artist, who is widely accepted as a "grandfather" and leader of the short-lived op art movement. His work entitled Zebra, created in the 1930s, is considered by some to be one of the earliest examples of op art. ...more
Artworks: Folklore planetaire, Granat, Hommage à l'Hexagone, Zebra
Birthplace: Pécs, Hungary
Associated periods or movements: Hard-edge painting, Op art
Nationality: France, Hungary
Art Forms: Painting
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Bridget Louise Riley CH CBE is an English painter who is one of the foremost exponents of op art. She currently lives and works in London, Cornwall and the Vaucluse in France. ...more
Artworks: Blue About, Current, Fission
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Associated periods or movements: Hard-edge painting, Op art
Nationality: United Kingdom
Art Forms: Painting
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Richard Anuszkiewicz is an American painter, printmaker, and sculptor. ...more
Artworks: Self Portrait
Birthplace: Erie, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Associated periods or movements: Hard-edge painting, Op art
Nationality: United States of America
Art Forms: Painting
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Dieter Roth was a Swiss artist best known for his artist's books, editioned prints, sculptures, and works made of found materials, including rotting food stuffs. He was also known as Dieter Rot and Diter Rot. The dark undertone and furious, obsessive energy of his work ultimately separated him from ...more
Artworks: Literaturwurst, Basel on the Rhine, Snow
Birthplace: Hanover, Germany
Associated periods or movements: Op art, Fluxus
Nationality: Iceland, Germany
Art Forms: Sculpture, Installation art, Painting, Printmaking
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