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Untitled - Op Art, Kinetic Art, Black and White, Square

Creator: Enzo Ragazzini
Offered by: Arco Gallery

Description
Limited edition of 10 and 5. Printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta 325g Archival Paper. Dated and signed with the certificate of authenticity.

This hypnotic Op Art composition by Enzo Ragazzini exemplifies his signature approach to optical manipulation and geometric abstraction. The artwork presents a perfectly symmetrical, swirling pattern, drawing the eye into a mesmerizing vortex of movement. The carefully calibrated black-and-white gradients create an illusion of depth and pulsation, reminiscent of the visual distortions found in kinetic and psychedelic art. Ragazzini’s meticulous execution places him in dialogue with Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley, yet his use of digital techniques and mathematical precision sets him apart. Framed by a bold red border, the piece achieves a striking contrast between order and dynamism, making it an exceptional choice for collectors of modern optical art and design-driven aesthetics.

Enzo Ragazzini (Italian, b. 1934) is one of the most complex figures among the world photographers of our time, bridging the creative languages of optical photography and photographic reportage. His photography career started in the darkroom, working for famous architects like Pier Luigi Nervi and Gae Aulenti. In 1958, he started experimenting with new techniques and creating works, making him a pioneer of optical art. In 1965, his first exhibition, at the Einaudi Bookstore in Rome, was devoted to optical art and graphic research and organized in conjunction with the exhibition The Responsive Eye at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. With his first separation of color tones, exhibited at the Milan Triennial in 1963, Ragazzini anticipates Andy Warhol's Marylin Monroe and parallels the Pop-art experience; Alan Aldridge will commission him three photographs for the Beatles Illustrated Lyrics, a book published by Aldridge in 1969. After moving to London, Ragazzini started working in reportage photography, and in 1970, he photographed the last Pop-festival on the Isle of Wight. Among his most important projects is a reportage titled "The Tropics Before the Engine," done for the Italian multinational transport vehicle Iveco. The reportage will become the subject of an exhibition in 1988 at the International Center of Photography curated by Cornell Capa.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	New
Materials:	Archival Giclée Pigment Print
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	1969
Styles / Movements:	Black & White, Contemporary
Dealer Reference #:	ER008
Incollect Reference #:	752130

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	48 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	121.92 cm;

Message from Seller:

Arco Gallery, founded in 2013 by Valentina Puccioni, offers a truly personalized art experience in the heart of SoHo, NYC. Located in a historic loft and open by appointment only, the gallery provides exclusive, intimate viewings, away from the mainstream gallery scene. P: 212.226.1207 E: valentina@arcogallery.com