Education
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Medical Studies, University of Budapest, 1925-1927
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Mühely Academy (Bauhaus-inspired school), Budapest, 1929-1930
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Académie Ranson, Paris, Informal Art Studies
Professional Milestones
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1930: Moved to Paris, began graphic design career
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1944: First significant solo exhibition, Galerie Denise René, Paris
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1955: Developed foundational theories of optical and kinetic art
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1965: Major retrospective at Museum of Modern Art, New York
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1970: Established Vasarely Foundation in Gordes, France
Notable Exhibitions
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1955: "Le Mouvement", Galerie Denise René, Paris
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1965: Museum of Modern Art, New York
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1970: Venice Biennale, Italian Pavilion
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1978: Centre Pompidou, Paris (Retrospective)
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1990: Ludwig Museum, Budapest (Retrospective)
Permanent Collections
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Centre Pompidou, Paris
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Museum of Modern Art, New York
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Ludwig Museum, Budapest
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Guggenheim Museum, New York
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Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Tate Modern, London
Awards and Honors
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1964: Guggenheim Award
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1970: Grand Prix, São Paulo Biennale
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**1976:**Commandeur des Arts et Lettres, France
Artistic Contributions
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Pioneered Op Art movement
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Developed "Plastic Arts" theoretical framework
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Integrated mathematical principles with visual art
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Influenced graphic design, architecture, and digital aesthetics