Victor Vasarely
French-Hungarian painter and printmaker (1906–1997)
1906 — 1997
Quick Facts
Profession
French-Hungarian painter and printmaker (1906–1997)
Born
April 9, 1906
Died
1997 (age ~91)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
sculptor, visual artist, designer
FranceBorn in PécsDied in 16th arrondissement of Paris
1906
Born in Pécs (1906-04-09)
1925
EducationStudied at Eötvös Loránd University
1978
AwardGoslarer Kaiserring
1988
Awardhonorary citizen of Dorog
1997
Died in 16th arrondissement of Paris
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Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely accepted as a "grandfather" and leader of the Op art movement.
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Who is Victor Vasarely?+
Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely accepted as a "grandfather" and leader of the Op art movement.
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Vasarely born?+
Victor Vasarely was born on April 9, 1906.
When did Victor Vasarely die?+
Victor Vasarely died in 1997, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — April 9, 1906
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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