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Vasarely and Adrian Op Art Exhibition Opens at ALBERTINA MODERN

exhibition · 2026-06-26

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

Institutions

  • ALBERTINA MODERN

Locations

  • Vienna
  • Austria
  • America
  • Europe

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