Mondrian, Composition in Red, Blue, and Yellow, MoMA

 Dutch painter Piet Mondrian came to New York in 1940 at the age of 68. The elderly artist found a suitable art venue in the bustling city. He died in 1944 in New York City.

 During those four years, he completed paintings that reflected New York’s lifestyle and landscape. He simplified his artistic universe using vertical and horizontal lines along with vivid colors such as red, yellow, blue, and black.

 The crowds and energy of New York City were also reduced to simple concepts like money and success. The city's straight roads and towering buildings resembled his orthogonal lines. Vivid colors symbolized New York’s vitality, shaped by its people and their ambitions from all over the world. 

 His painting Broadway Boogie Woogie is a variation of his earlier works, inspired by New York’s jazz scene. Like the improvisational rhythms of jazz music, the lines and colors in the painting dance freely, representing the city’s diverse mix of cultures and ideas. 

 The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), established in the heart of New York City in 1929, houses 21 Mondrian paintings in its representative collection.  Each painting embodies Mondrian’s unique style while possessing its own distinct individuality. His works beautifully capture the modern, simple yet vibrant spirit of both New York and MoMA.