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Browse New WorkFirst inspired to paint by the Cornish landscapes of her childhood, Bridget Riley has gone on to become one of the modern era’s most influential artists and was the subject of a recent retrospective at London’s Southbank Centre. Trained at Goldsmiths and the Royal College of Art, she gained acclaim with her ‘Op-art’ pictures of the 1960s and is known for her shapes and patterns that seemingly move before a viewer’s eyes.
Did you know?
Research and practice is at the heart of Riley’s art: at the start of her career, she studied and reproduced works by many artists including Seurat, as well as creating detailed life drawings.
Country of Birth
UK
Auction Record
£4,362,000
Gala
Christie's, London
2022
Collections
Exhibitions
13 Jul 2026 3 min read
Take a deep dive into one of Bridget Riley's most acclaimed series: Lozenges.
03 Jul 2026 5 min read
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20 Apr 2026 5 min read
As one of the most significant artists of the modern period, Riley has much to celebrate. To mark her 95nd...
29 Jan 2026 3 min read
Born in 1931, Bridget Riley is one of Britain's most loved artists. A pioneer in her field of "Op-Art", she...
08 Jan 2026
January is often seen as a pause in the art world. In reality, it is one of the most constructive...
13 Oct 2025 2 min read
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