Vasarely and Adrian Op Art Exhibition Opens at ALBERTINA MODERN
ALBERTINA MODERN in Vienna presents 'Vasarely & Adrian,' an exhibition revisiting the revolutionary power of Op Art, a movement that emerged in the mid-1960s in America and Europe. The show focuses on Victor Vasarely and Marc Adrian, who from the 1950s explored optical effects to challenge perception. Vasarely's geometric patterns and black-and-white contrasts continue to influence contemporary painting and design. Adrian's work similarly centers on depicting movement. Op Art, though less prominent today, remains a product of its revolutionary era.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Vasarely & Adrian' at ALBERTINA MODERN
- Focuses on Op Art movement from mid-1960s
- Features Victor Vasarely and Marc Adrian
- Artists began optical experiments in the 1950s
- Vasarely's geometric patterns and black-and-white contrasts highlighted
- Adrian's work centers on movement depiction
- Op Art described as revolutionary art from a revolutionary era
- Exhibition revisits the movement's impact on painting and design
Entities
Artists
- Victor Vasarely
- Marc Adrian
Institutions
- ALBERTINA MODERN
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria
- America
- Europe