Victor Vasarely
French-Hungarian painter and printmaker (1906–1997)
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Victor Vasarely was a French-Hungarian painter and printmaker who became a major figure in modern art during the 20th century. He is significant for pioneering Op Art, a style that uses geometric patterns and optical illusions to create dynamic visual effects that seem to move or shift when viewed.
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Victor Vasarely ( French: [viktɔʁ vazaʁeli]; born Vásárhelyi Győző, Hungarian: [ˈvaːʃaːrhɛji ˈɟøːzøː]; 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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1906 births1997 deaths20th-century French male artists20th-century French painters20th-century Hungarian male artists20th-century Hungarian paintersBallets designed by Victor VasarelyFrench graphic artistsFrench male paintersHungarian contemporary artistsHungarian emigrants to FranceHungarian graphic artists