Alum I 1957 - 1962

Victor Vasarely made this intriguing piece, Alum I, using, well, I'm not exactly sure what, but look at how systematically it is constructed! There's something almost hypnotic about the way those white dots pop against the black background, creating an optical illusion, like the surface is moving, breathing. And the way he's organized the dots into squares and partial squares gives it a kind of architectural feel, as if it's a blueprint for some strange, futuristic building. I'm particularly drawn to the way the composition builds from the smallest square, outward. Each square is like a little window into a different dimension. Vasarely’s precision reminds me a bit of Sol LeWitt, but with more playful, visual trickery. It's a testament to how art can be both intellectually stimulating and visually captivating. It's not just about what you see; it's about how you see.