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Untitled - Black and White Op Art Print with Red Frame

Creator: Enzo Ragazzini
Offered by: Arco Gallery

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

This striking Op Art composition by Enzo Ragazzini exemplifies his innovative approach to visual perception, blending mathematical precision with dynamic optical illusion techniques. The meticulously arranged black-and-white geometric forms appear to warp and spiral toward a central point, creating a hypnotic visual rhythm that engages the viewer in an immersive experience. The interplay of light and shadow within the structured yet fluid design echoes the pioneering works of Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely, yet Ragazzini’s distinct experimental techniques push the boundaries of kinetic abstraction. The thin red border adds a subtle contrast, reinforcing the work’s structured dynamism. A testament to Italian Op Art innovation, this piece embodies a modernist exploration of movement and perception, making it an outstanding addition to collectible contemporary art.

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.

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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