From February to April 1965, the Museum of Modern Art held an exhibit called The Responsive Eye. It featured works by artists who were exploring op art—short for optical art or art that created optical illusions. Perhaps the artist who best represented this style was Bridget Riley (below), whose works in black and white virtually shimmer as you looked a…
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