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Experience the Optical Illusions of Vasarely and Adrian: Moving Images at ALBERTINA MODERN

This ALBERTINA MODERN exhibition explores hypnotic motifs and pulsating patterns by pioneers of optical and media art.

Delve into 'VASARELY – ADRIAN. Moving Images' at ALBERTINA MODERN, an exhibition showcasing two grand masters of optical illusion. Explore Victor Vasarely's distinctive geometric patterns and Marc Adrian's pioneering media art. This unique dialogue delves into the portrayal of motion and the evolution of visual perception, offering powerful colors and strict designs.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at ALBERTINA MODERN presents a dialogue between optical illusion masters Victor Vasarely and Marc Adrian. It explores their hypnotic motifs, pulsating shapes, and flickering patterns, highlighting Vasarely's prescient digital aesthetics and Adrian's role as a pioneer of media art.

Curatorial context

Hypnotic motifs, pulsating shapes, and flickering patterns define the works presented in 'VASARELY – ADRIAN. Moving Images' at ALBERTINA MODERN. This exhibition brings together two 'grand masters' of optical illusion to explore the portrayal of motion in art. Victor Vasarely's multilayered oeuvre, with its distinct geometric patterns and strong contrasts, is presented as remarkably contemporary, having presaged the visual effects now generated by computers and video games. Alongside Vasarely's work, the exhibition features pieces by Marc Adrian, whom Peter Weibel referred to as the 'father of media art.' The powerful colors and strict geometric designs of both artists enter into a multifaceted dialog, offering visitors a deep dive into the aesthetics of visual perception and the evolution of moving images in art.

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Admission details and ticketing information are available through the official ALBERTINA MODERN website. Visitors are directed to the museum's ticketing portal for booking and entry requirements.

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Venue
Albertina
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jun 26, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by Victor Vasarely and Marc Adrian, two masters of optical illusion and pioneers in the field of media art.
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