Ludwig Wilding

(1927 – 2010)
Ludwig Wilding was a German Op and kinetic artist celebrated for his pioneering use of the moiré effect — layering identical black-and-white patterns to create vibrating, shifting optical experiences. His meticulously engineered compositions transform with the viewer’s movement, engaging perception and creating a sense of motion in stillness. In 1964, his work featured in MoMA’s landmark The Responsive Eye exhibition, cementing his reputation as one of the European masters of Op Art. Wilding’s legacy lies in his ability to merge precision and perception, producing artworks that feel alive in the space between artist and observer.