Mondriaan: An Abundance of Colour - A Journey Through Neoplasticism and Iconic Grids
Witness the revolutionary evolution of Piet Mondriaan's art and its profound impact on modern abstraction.
Delve into "Mondriaan: An Abundance of Colour," an immersive exhibition charting the artist's groundbreaking transition from conventional painting to the stark beauty of neoplasticism. Experience the dynamic forces that shaped his life and art, reflected in his signature grids and primary colors. This visual journey showcases Mondriaan's enduring influence on global art and pop culture.
About Mondriaan: An Abundance of Colour at Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam
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Exhibition summary
This immersive experience explores the artistic evolution of Piet Mondriaan, from traditional painting to his pioneering neoplasticism. The exhibition highlights how his iconic grids of primary colors influenced global art and pop culture, mirroring his life's dynamic shifts and finding equilibrium within monumental spaces.
Curatorial context
The immersive exhibition 'Mondriaan: An Abundance of Colour' delves into the revolutionary artistic path of Piet Mondriaan, charting his transition from conventional painting techniques to the groundbreaking style of neoplasticism. This exhibition showcases how his signature grids, defined by primary colors, profoundly impacted artists worldwide and permeated pop culture.
Mondriaan's art, like his life, was deeply influenced by the early twentieth century's profound changes: the shift from natural to artificial lighting, the rise of jazz music, and the transition from serene Dutch landscapes to the vibrant urban energy of Manhattan. The exhibition visually represents these major dynamics, presenting them as opposing forces that, once translated onto canvas, achieve a perfect equilibrium amplified by the expansive exhibition areas. Structured into five chapters, the exhibition traces Mondriaan's journey towards visual simplicity, exploring themes such as the contrast of Dutch twilight, the power of color breaking from realism, the dynamics of line solidifying, the proportion of surfaces in his Parisian studio, and the vibrant energy of New York's rhythm.
Admission and ticket notes
Book your ticket directly via the provided link for this immersive experience, which follows the long exhibition 'From Vermeer to Van Gogh, Dutch Masters'.
Mondriaan: An Abundance of Colour key exhibition facts
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Venue
Fabrique des Lumières
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 17, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Artistic direction by Virginie Martin; production and video animation by Cutback; musical collaboration by Start Rec; production by Culturespaces Studio®.
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