Victor Vasarely
(1906 - 1997)
Hungarian-French, Optic Art, plasticians
Victor Vasarely, born Gy?z? Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Austria-Hungary, was a Hungarian-French artist renowned as the father of Op Art. Originally studying medicine, he turned to art influenced by the Bauhaus movement. Settling in Paris in the 1930s, he began his career as a graphic artist in advertising agencies.
Over the following years, Vasarely developed his distinctive artistic style, gaining fame for his geometric abstract works, notably pioneering Op Art. His son, Jean-Pierre, also became a renowned artist under the name Yvaral, often collaborating with his father.
Vasarely worked on various artistic projects, including designing stained-glass windows for churches and facades for landmark buildings like RTL's Parisian studio. He also collaborated with companies like Renault, transforming their logo and creating monumental works along French highways.
His influence extended beyond the art world, leaving a mark on architecture and visual design. Victor Vasarely passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, leaving behind a lasting artistic legacy that continues to inspire and captivate future generations.