Victor Vasarely

He was born as Győző Vásárhelyi in Pécs, but moved to France in 1930 and became the “grandfather of op art” (the art of optical illusions, where works give the viewer the impression of 3D, of movement, hidden images or vibrating patterns). His paintings are most recognizable for the arrangement of straight lines that give the illusion of curvature and depth, and for high-contrast colors (often black and white).