Untitled

Untitled

Victor Vasarely

1958

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is all about shapes and colors. Two big black circles sit on top—one solid, one with a lighter center. Below them, thick black lines create waves that look like they’re moving. The rest is mostly white and gray blocks, some striped, some plain. The waves in the middle are the trickiest part. They’re not straight—they curve and twist, making your eyes follow them. The rest of the painting feels calm and steady, like a balance between the wild waves and the still shapes above. If you like this kind of bold, simple art, look up Victor Vasarely.

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