{"product_id":"victor-vasarely-japet-1973-rare-vintage-serigraph-print","title":"VICTOR VASARELY 'Japet' (1973) RARE Vintage Serigraph Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Japet'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Victor Vasarely, 1989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking example of Vasarely’s mastery of kinetic illusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the artist's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSérie Croisées\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e portfolio by Éditions du Griffon.\u003cbr\u003eBW\/Blue edition.\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 22.4 Inches\u003cbr\u003e61.7 x 57 Centimeters\u003cbr\u003eRare, vintage serigraph print on heavy art board (ships flat).\u003cbr\u003ePrinted full-bleed to the edges, featuring no white perimeter margins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA reimagining of his early 1973 b\/w \u003cem\u003eCroisées\u003c\/em\u003e concept, expanded into a premium, large-format serigraph edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition of 250 (#107\/250)\u003cbr\u003eHand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note: Previously framed, print shows minor corner softening (see photos).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE ART\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictor Vasarely’s\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Japet'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (1989) is a mesmerizing example of the artist’s pioneering role in the Op Art movement, transforming simple geometric forms into a visually kinetic experience. Originally derived from Vasarely’s earlier 1973 \u003cem data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eCroisées\u003c\/em\u003e concept, this expanded large-format serigraph from the artist’s celebrated \u003cem data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eSérie Croisées\u003c\/em\u003e portfolio pushes black-and-white abstraction into a realm of optical distortion and spatial illusion. The warped checkerboard grid appears to pulse, bend, and recede across the surface, while the vivid electric-blue border intensifies the sensation of depth and movement. Through carefully calculated geometry and contrast, Vasarely creates an image that feels simultaneously mathematical and alive — a hallmark of his groundbreaking visual language. This rare \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eÉditions du Griffon\u003c\/span\u003e edition was produced in a limited run of only 250 impressions and is hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1855\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWidely regarded as the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“father of Op Art,”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVictor Vasarely (1906–1997)\u003c\/strong\u003e revolutionized postwar abstraction through his exploration of perception, movement, and visual psychology. Born in Hungary and later based in France, Vasarely merged influences from Bauhaus design, constructivism, and modern science into a wholly original artistic practice centered on optical illusion and modular form. His works became internationally celebrated during the 1960s and 1970s for their ability to challenge the viewer’s sense of space and reality using only shape, line, and color. Today, Vasarely’s imagery remains deeply influential across contemporary art, graphic design, fashion, and digital media. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1855\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapet'\u003c\/em\u003e stands as an elegant late-career expression of the artist’s lifelong pursuit of “plastic unity,” demonstrating how minimal visual elements can generate extraordinary sensations of rhythm, vibration, and dimensionality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signari Gallery ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42819457253470,"sku":"152450","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5408\/4976\/files\/VictorVasarely-Japet_Mom_-1.jpg?v=1780013033","url":"https:\/\/signarigallery.com\/products\/victor-vasarely-japet-1973-rare-vintage-serigraph-print","provider":"Signari Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}