Victor Vasarely, a Hungarian artist, is considered to be one of the pioneers of optical and kinetic art.

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After studying art in Budapest, he moved to Paris in 1930 where he worked as a graphic designer for advertising agencies. Vasarely's style, marked by his attraction to the hard sciences, is characterized by abstract compositions of geometric shapes and bright colors, creating optical illusions and kinetic effects. He is also known for his optical art installations that transform spaces by playing with visual perception. As a proponent of functionalism, he believes that art has the power to transform the urban environment.

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His artistic heritage is praised for his contributions to abstract art and for his ability to create works that captivate the viewer by stimulating the imagination and exploring the limits of visual perception. In 1976, Vasarely and his wife opened the Vasarely Foundation in Aix-en-Provence, after having founded the Didactic Museum in the feudal castle of Gordes. This initiative aims to “combat visual pollution, to beautify the artificial environment, to create the Polychrome City of Happiness”.