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Patrick Rubinstein | |
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| Born | 1960 (age 65–66) Paris, France |
| Known for | Kinetic art, Op art |
| Notable work | Missing Mona, Crazy Paris, LOVE |
| Movement | Kinetic art, Optical art |
Patrick Rubinstein (born 1960)[1] is a French contemporary artist who works in kinetic and optical art. His technique involves creating multilayered compositions using accordion-folded panels that display different images depending on the viewer's angle.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Rubinstein was born in Paris in 1960.[1] His mother had a passion for cinema, while his father was an amateur painter and art collector who introduced him to the techniques of optical art and kinetic art. Rubinstein has cited Victor Vasarely and Yaacov Agam as early influences.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Rubinstein began developing his artistic technique in the late 1970s, creating his first optical works in 1977.[1] He initially worked in the fashion industry before dedicating himself fully to art.[2]
In 2022, he held the exhibition Jeux d'optique ("Optical Games") at Dalí Paris, a museum dedicated to Salvador Dalí in Montmartre.[3] In 2025, he returned to Dalí Paris for the exhibition Illusions croisées ("Crossed Illusions"), which ran from October 2025 to January 2026.[4][5] The exhibition explored themes shared by both artists, including time, dreams, butterflies, and optical illusions.[4]
Rubinstein has also exhibited at Galerie Montmartre in Paris, where he has held several solo exhibitions.[6]
Artistic style and technique
[edit | edit source]Rubinstein's work belongs to the Op art and kinetic art movements. He developed a technique he calls "Kinetic Pop Art", combining the technical principles of optical art with figurative imagery from pop culture.[2]
His signature technique involves cutting images into strips, attaching them to a pyramidal or accordion-folded structure, and assembling them to create works that display different images depending on the viewer's position. He has developed two main processes: the "Dooble" (two images) and the "Triple" (three images).[6]
Recurring themes
[edit | edit source]His subjects often include icons of popular culture such as Marilyn Monroe, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and Andy Warhol, as well as references to art history and street art.[7]
Rubinstein frequently incorporates references to cinema, music, and art history. His work often features pop culture icons alongside classical art references, creating a dialogue between different eras and styles.[2]
References
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External links
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