Victor Vasarely: The Fifties

Silkscreen, 1989

Limited edition of 100 (74/100)

Printer: Pesti Muheli (Budapest)

70.00 cm × 57.00 cm (sheet size)

57.00 cm × 45.00 cm (image size)

Signed by the artist in pencil

Certificate of authenticity included

Condition: Excellent

White Bristol paper

Artwork Description

"The Fifties" is a mature silkscreen print by Victor Vasarely that condenses the results of his long-standing research into Op Art.

This work reconstructs his exploration of optical illusions and mathematical structures that began in the 1950s, demonstrating the culmination of Vasarely's visual language. Through the precise arrangement of geometric forms and calculated compositions, it creates depth, movement, and a sense of vibration on a static surface, encouraging an active visual experience for the viewer.

The title "The Fifties" signifies a return to the 1950s, when Vasarely pioneered new possibilities in visual art, and can be seen as an homage to the experimental research that formed the foundation of Op Art.

With advanced visual theory breathing within its simple composition, this work is a sophisticated piece that symbolizes the universal and innovative artistic world Vasarely built.