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)The collectibility of Vasarely optical art , Vasarely paintings, and Vasarely sculptures is increasing internationally. Victor Vasarely (1906 - 1997) is known as the leader of the optical art movement, and he continues to gain popularity among fine art collectors.
A personal recollection (by Alex Adelman): I was very fortunate to have met Victor Vasarely several times and will always remember him as a very warm, funny, charming, intelligent man. However, what struck me most about him was that he had a child-like innocence and wonderment toward both people and the world around him. The last time I saw him, a year or so ago, I remember fondly watching him play Yvaral several games of chess. Needless to say, he beat Yvaral each time! We shared a glass of wine, chocolates and then he entertained us with Hungarian folk songs. It was a truly fun and memorable occasion!
Internationally recognized as one of the most important artists of the 20th century. He is the acknowledged leader of the Op Art movement, and his innovations in color and optical illusion have had a strong influence on many modern artists.
© 1998 Artists Rights Society (ARS), N.Y. / ADAGP, Paris
A personal recollection (by Alex Adelman): I was very fortunate to have met Victor Vasarely several times and will always remember him as a very warm, funny, charming, intelligent man. However, what struck me most about him was that he had a child-like innocence and wonderment toward both people and the world around him. The last time I saw him, a year or so ago, I remember fondly watching him play Yvaral several games of chess. Needless to say, he beat Yvaral each time! We shared a glass of wine, chocolates and then he entertained us with Hungarian folk songs. It was a truly fun and memorable occasion!
Internationally recognized as one of the most important artists of the 20th century. He is the acknowledged leader of the Op Art movement, and his innovations in color and optical illusion have had a strong influence on many modern artists.
Vasarely zebra
STYLE: Graphic
EARLIEST STUDIES: 1930's
ORIGIN / SOURCES / INSPIRATIONS FOR STYLE: Bauhaus design studies of the 20's.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Black and white reversals, checkerboards, zebras, harlequins, and other material studies.
SIGNIFICANCE: Laid the basis for all future studies and experimentation (i.e. in kinetic examples of movement).
ORIGIN / SOURCES / INSPIRATIONS FOR STYLE: Bauhaus design studies of the 20's.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Black and white reversals, checkerboards, zebras, harlequins, and other material studies.
SIGNIFICANCE: Laid the basis for all future studies and experimentation (i.e. in kinetic examples of movement).
© 1998 Artists Rights Society (ARS), N.Y. / ADAGP, Paris
Guide created: 08/11/08 (updated 10/06/08)
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