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Untitled - Black and White, Op Art, Kinetic Art

Creator: Enzo Ragazzini
Offered by: Arco Gallery

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

his Op Art composition by Enzo Ragazzini exemplifies his mastery of visual distortion and optical illusions, engaging the viewer in a dynamic interplay of movement and structure. The intricate black-and-white wave patterns spiral and fold into themselves, creating a mesmerizing kinetic effect reminiscent of the pioneering work of Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley. Ragazzini’s precise use of line and contrast generates a pulsating energy, challenging perception and inviting a deeper exploration of mathematical abstraction. The red border provides a striking frame, reinforcing the composition’s bold, modernist aesthetic. A perfect intersection of art, science, and design, this piece is an exceptional addition to any collection celebrating contemporary optical art and geometric abstraction.

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
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	1967
Styles / Movements:	Black & White, Contemporary
Dealer Reference #:	ER010
Incollect Reference #:	752131

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