Carlos Cruz-Diez

Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923–2019) was an influential Venezuelan artist recognized as one of the leading exponents of kinetic and optical art worldwide. Throughout his career, he focused on exploring the phenomenon of color as an autonomous experience, independent of form or medium. His works challenge visual perception, causing color to continuously transform according to the viewer’s movement and the surrounding light.

Cruz-Diez developed fundamental concepts such as “Additive Color,” “Physichromie,” and “Chromatic Interference,” which investigate how color and light interact with their environment. His groundbreaking creations can be seen in major collections and public spaces in cities such as Paris, Houston, Caracas, and Panama City. His legacy has left a profound mark on contemporary art and continues to inspire new generations of artists.

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Physiocromie No .2451, 2004
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Color Aditivo Panam Círculos 3, 2010
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Physicromie Panam 4 4, 2010
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Induccion Cromática a Doble Frecuencia Nora 1, 2011
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Color Aditivo Eduardo, 2012
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Induccion Cromatica Marielena, 2013
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Serie Cardíaca Círculo 2, 2015
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Serie Cardíaca Oval 1, 2015
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Serie Cardíaca Tríangulo 2, 2015
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Couleur Additive Perseus, 2017
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Physicromie Panam 287, 2018
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I Physichromie Panam 265, 2017
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Chromointerference Manipulable Circulaire B, 2013
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I Color Aditivo Panam Círculos 9, 2010

Carlos Cruz-Diez

Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923–2019) was an influential Venezuelan artist recognized as one of the leading exponents of kinetic and optical art worldwide. Throughout his career, he focused on exploring the phenomenon of color as an autonomous experience, independent of form or medium. His works challenge visual perception, causing color to continuously transform according to the viewer’s movement and the surrounding light.

Cruz-Diez developed fundamental concepts such as “Additive Color,” “Physichromie,” and “Chromatic Interference,” which investigate how color and light interact with their environment. His groundbreaking creations can be seen in major collections and public spaces in cities such as Paris, Houston, Caracas, and Panama City. His legacy has left a profound mark on contemporary art and continues to inspire new generations of artists.

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Physiocromie No .2451, 2004
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Color Aditivo Panam Círculos 3, 2010
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Physicromie Panam 4 4, 2010
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Induccion Cromática a Doble Frecuencia Nora 1, 2011
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Color Aditivo Eduardo, 2012
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Induccion Cromatica Marielena, 2013
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Serie Cardíaca Círculo 2, 2015
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Serie Cardíaca Oval 1, 2015
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Serie Cardíaca Tríangulo 2, 2015
obras carlos cruz diez
Couleur Additive Perseus, 2017
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Physicromie Panam 287, 2018
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I Physichromie Panam 265, 2017
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Chromointerference Manipulable Circulaire B, 2013
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I Color Aditivo Panam Círculos 9, 2010