early life and career
miguel ángel rodríguez vidal, an argentinian postwar & contemporary painter, was born in 1928 in buenos aires, argentina. his early interest in non-figurative representation led him to co-found the generative art movement, alongside eduardo mac entyre. this movement, characterized by its use of constructivism, op art, and geometric abstraction, would become a defining aspect of vidal's work.artistic style and influences
vidal's style evolved from naturalism to expressive forms inspired by cubism. he experimented with the concept of movement, which became a constant in his work. the use of light played a crucial role, often gaining autonomy and dominating the space in his paintings. his acrylic and metal works featured colorful bands, blurred boundaries, and melodically rhythmic curves.notable exhibitions and artworks
* the illusive eye: an international survey on kinetic and op art, el museo del barrio, harlem, new york (2016) * magnet: new york, proa foundation, buenos aires, argentina (2010) some of vidal's notable artworks include:- tridim-cis (op-art, oil), a painting that showcases his use of optical illusions
- vega-fel (op-art, oil), another example of his work in the op art movement
- hat-a (op-art, oil), demonstrating his experimentation with geometric shapes and bold colors
legacy and influence
vidal is considered a pioneer of digital art, utilizing early computers to produce his works. his manifeste de arte generativo had a significant influence on a generation of kinetic artists. as a co-founder of the generative art movement, vidal's work has been featured in various exhibitions and auctions, with prices ranging from $109 to $29,000.- the op art movement on WahooArt
- miguel ángel rodríguez vidal's profile on WahooArt
- el movimiento de pintura hard edge on WahooArt
- wikipedia: miguel ángel rodríguez vidal (available soon)
Questions & Answers
Is there a complete list of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Vidal's artworks?
Every work by Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Vidal on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Is there a timeline of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Vidal's works?
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Vidal's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
Where are Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Vidal's artworks grouped by technique?
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Vidal's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.
