Victor Vasarely

Painter

Birthday April 9, 1906

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Hungary

DEATH DATE Mar 15, 1997 (90)

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About

Hungarian artist who was known as the grandfather of the short-lived op art movement in the 1930s.

Before Fame

He majored in medical studies at Budapest University in 1925 and decided to pursue painting instead in 1927.

Trivia

He worked as a graphic artist and a creative consultant at an advertising agency in Paris.

Family Life

He married Claire Spinner in 1930, and they had two sons.

Associated With

Janos Fadrusz was also a notable Hungarian artist.