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Victor Vasarely

1908–1997

Untitled 1963
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2 artworks by Victor Vasarely
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Biography

Victor Vasarely (French: ڱɔʁ ʁ; born Győző Vásárhelyi, Hungarian: ˈːʃːɛᾱ ˈɟøːøː; 9 April 1906 – 15 March 1997) was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely accepted as a "grandfather" and leader of the Op art movement.

His work titled Zebra, created in 1937, is considered by some to be one of the earliest examples of Op art.

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  • Untitled

    Victor Vasarely
    1963
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    Victor Vasarely
    1963
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    Victor Vasarely
    1949–58
    On display at Tate St Ives part of Modern Art and St Ives
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    Victor Vasarely
    1959–61
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    Victor Vasarely
    1964

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