Mondrian
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Meaning
Dutch painter whose work (intersecting lines at right angles and planes in primary colors) influenced the development of abstract art (1872-1944)
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Actress Merritt Wever attends Showtime's 2010 Emmy nominee reception at Skybar at the Mondrian on Aug. 28, 2010, in West Hollywood, Calif.
If you look closely, you can see that these are pieces of painted tape, easily moved and rearranged; Mondrian would have eventually fixed these colors in paint if he had not run out of time.
Evan Bailey of Glebe wonders if Philip Moore, "with his creative primary colour fridge magnets (C8), might be confusing Paul Klee with Piet Mondrian.
Finally, Mondrian Investment Partners LTD lifted its holdings in shares of China Mobile by 10.1% in the first quarter.
After World War I, De Stijl (the style) was led by Piet Mondrian and promoted a pure art, consisting only of vertical and horizontal lines, and the use of primary colors.
So let's blame ESPN for both and say the boutiques, models, proximity to NYU, and parties like the rooftop shindigs at the Mondrian draw an upscale crowd that makes this neighborhood -- at least in summertime -- the sexiest spot in the city.