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Victor Vasarely — Meh - Mc
Victor Vasarely

Meh - Mc

1970

Victor Vasarely's "Meh - Mc," executed in acrylic on canvas and presented in the artist's own frame, exemplifies the Op Art pioneer's signature exploration of optical illusion and geometric abstraction. The work employs carefully calibrated color relationships and precisely positioned forms to create a dynamic visual field that appears to vibrate and shift when viewed. Vasarely's systematic approach to composition and his interest in creating kinetic visual experiences through static means are fully evident in this piece, which demonstrates his belief that art should engage the viewer's perception through mathematical and scientific principles.

Medium
acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame

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Contemporary Day Auction

October 10, 2024

Estimate: $50,000$70,000

Lot 135

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Victor Vasarely, Meh - Mc, 1970

Victor Vasarely's "Meh - Mc," executed in acrylic on canvas and presented in the artist's own frame, exemplifies the Op Art pioneer's signature exploration of optical illusion and geometric abstraction. The work employs carefully calibrated color relationships and precisely positioned forms to create a dynamic visual field that appears to vibrate and shift when viewed. Vasarely's systematic approach to composition and his interest in creating kinetic visual experiences through static means are fully evident in this piece, which demonstrates his belief that art should engage the viewer's perception through mathematical and scientific principles.

Medium
acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
Year
1970
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

20th Century, Hungarian Artist, Minimalist Aesthetic, Hard-edge Abstraction, Op Art, Digital Print, Geometric Abstraction, Optical Illusion, Kinetic Abstraction, Black and White

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Joshua Cohen