Victor Vasarely (1908 - 1997), Song, 1970

relief, acrylic, wood, 37 x 37 cm, signed on the reverse on a sticker with a description of the work: 'RELIEF DE | VASARELY | [artist's handwritten signature] | SONG 1970 34/55', ed. 34/55.



He was of Hungarian descent. He grew up in Budapest. Since 1930, he was active in Paris. One of the leading representatives of geometric abstraction, a precursor of op-art, i.e. art that operates with optical illusions. Since the 1950s, he tried to define it by formulating a series of manifestos. He referred to his abstract art as kinetic plastic art, trying to create the impression of movement through the effects used in it. Since 1960, in his theoretical manifestos, the artist has been developing the concept of a plastic alphabet entitled "Planetary Folklore." He wanted to use his plastic ideas to decorate buildings.