Verner Panton 100 Years of Danish op art and pop art

Verner Panton (1926–1998) was a Danish designer best known for his revolutionary contributions to furniture and interior design, but his artistic vision extended powerfully into the realm of visual art. His paintings and graphic works are characterized by the same bold, psychedelic color palette and geometric precision that defined his design philosophy. Panton embraced op art and pop art influences, creating compositions that pulsate with optical energy — concentric circles, striped forms, and radiant color gradients that seem to vibrate off the surface. His artwork was never separate from his design thinking; rather, it served as a visual laboratory where he explored how color, pattern, and form could manipulate perception and emotion.