De Stijl's Figurative Roots Explored at Villa Mondriaan Museum

The 'Figuration in Style' exhibition at the Villa Mondriaan Museum in Winterswijk, Netherlands, explores the figurative roots of De Stijl artists prior to their move towards abstraction. Running until September 24, 2017, and curated by Niccolò Lucarelli, the show includes prominent artists such as Piet Mondrian, Theo van Doesburg, Vilmos Huszár, Bart van der Leck, and César Domela. These artists, trained in late 19th and early 20th century European figuration, drew inspiration from figures like Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, and Cubism. The exhibition also emphasizes the diverse perspectives on modernity within De Stijl, featuring works like Domela's 'Nature morte à la lampe no. 3' (1923) and reflecting the melancholic hues of the Dutch countryside.