Born in the Netherlands, Piet Mondrian began his career as a figurative painter before transitioning toward abstraction. His artistic evolution led him to strip away representational elements in favor of a refined visual vocabulary consisting of simple geometric forms and a restricted palette.
Mondrian is recognized for his development of Neoplasticism, a movement characterized by the use of horizontal and vertical lines and the primary colors of red, blue, and yellow. His work sought to represent universal harmony through the balance of these fundamental elements, moving away from the subjective expression of earlier styles.
His influence remains a cornerstone of modern art, with his works frequently featured in major institutional surveys and permanent collections worldwide, including upcoming exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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On October 14, 2026, Christie's announced that its London 20/21 Evening Sales generated £218,603,400 ($289,430,902), a 103% increase year over year. The combined sales, held at King Street, achieved sell-through rates of 91% by lot and 96% by value.
On October 5, 2026, Christie's announced its October 20/21 Marquee Week, a series of seven evening, day and online auctions taking place live at King Street in London from 14–16 October 2026 during Frieze Week, with online sales running from 1–21 October.
Christie's announced it will present "Monsoon: The Peter Simon Collection" during its London Marquee Week in October 2026. The collection, from British businessman and Monsoon founder Peter Simon, comprises nearly 200 works across three auctions: an Evening Sale, a Day Sale, and an online sale.
On August 26, 2026, Christie's announced that Piet Mondrian's 'Composition III' (1920) will be a highlight of its 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale on October 14, 2026, during Frieze Week.
On August 14, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced "Cezanne et nous," an exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris pairing works by Paul Cezanne (1839–1906) with paintings by Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, Joan Mitchell, Bridget Riley and Peter Doig.
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