Victor Vasarely (1906 - 1997)
Vega mir, 1973
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Gallery
Espace 1130 - Cosner Gallery | Art dealers
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Medium
Screenprint on mirorred glass
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Time
International Art
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Dimensions
49,8 x 49.8 x 6,9 cm | 19 5/8" x 19 5/8" x 2 3/4"
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Dimensions with frame
49,8 x 49.8 x 6,9 cm | 19 5/8" x 19 5/8" x 2 3/4"
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Signed
Signed lower right and verso
Discover an iconic piece by the undisputed master of Optical Art (Op Art), Victor Vasarely. With Vega Mir, created in 1973, the artist invites us into a fascinating visual experience where geometry meets illusion.
A Mastery of Perspective and Light
In this masterful work, Vasarely uses screen printing on mirror glass to manipulate the viewer's perception. The interplay of geometric shapes creates a striking relief effect: the flat surface appears to undulate, dip, and bulge before our very eyes. Here, the mirror acts as a catalyst, integrating the immediate environment into the work and reinforcing the sense of kinetic movement characteristic of the Vega series.
Vasarely developed his own artistic style, becoming famous for his geometric abstract works, notably his pioneering efforts in the field of optical art. His son, Jean-Pierre, also became a renowned artist under the name Yvaral, often collaborating with his father.