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
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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.
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