Caopeo 1964

This black and white artwork, called Caopeo, was made by Victor Vasarely. The contrast is so sharp, it’s like a visual zap! The interplay between black and white creates this incredible sense of depth, like the surface is both receding and projecting at the same time. It’s all about the relationship between the circles and squares, figure and ground. How each shape nudges its neighbour into action. It's like a dance, where each element influences the other. Look at those little quarter circles, peeking out from the corners of each square; they are so small, but they really make the whole thing pop. Vasarely’s Op Art reminds me of Bridget Riley, another artist who dove headfirst into the world of optical illusions. But while Riley's work often feels more organic, like waves or undulating landscapes, Vasarely's has a hard-edged, almost digital feel. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be about what you see, but about how you see it. It is about questioning our perceptions.