Kroa Sculpture by Victor Vasarelly 1968

Victor Vasarely – Kroa Black, 1968 – Geometric Aluminum Sculpture
 
This rare and iconic "Kroa Black" sculpture by Victor Vasarely, created in 1968, is an outstanding example of mid-century optical art and geometric abstraction. Constructed from precisely cut anodized aluminum panels featuring black circular forms on all visible faces, this piece cleverly disguises its structure: within the sculpture lies a single solid wood block, which provides the form and hidden mass that anchors the illusion.
 
Measuring 29 x 29 x 29 cm and weighing 3.4 kg, the sculpture is mounted on a circular chromed base, allowing it to appear as if it hovers or floats, despite its solid core. The precision of the aluminum cladding creates a seamless, rhythmic interaction between surface and void. Its visual effect is immediate and disorienting—circles shift into spheres, cubes seem to turn inward, and the viewer’s perception is constantly challenged.
 
The Kroa Black design is instantly recognizable as one of Vasarely’s signature optical constructs, and this exact visual configuration is also on display at the Fondation Vasarely in Aix-en-Provence, France—underscoring its historical and artistic significance. Vasarely’s vision of unifying art and technology through geometry is fully embodied here, making this a standout piece in both concept and execution.
 
An exceptional artifact of the Op Art movement and a testament to Vasarely’s enduring influence, this sculpture is not only a collector’s object but also a timeless conversation between material, mathematics, and modernist aesthetics.