Victor Vasarely

Victor Vasarely, born Győző Vásárhelyi in Hungary in 1906, is widely celebrated as a "grandfather" and leader of the Op art movement. His artistic journey began with medical studies at Eötvös Loránd University, which he soon abandoned for traditional academic painting. By 1928, he was immersed in the Bauhaus-influenced Műller art school in Budapest, focusing on applied graphic art and typographical design. This early training as a graphic designer and poster artist in the 19…