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“Thinking by Doing” – A Conversation With Designer Guglielmo Poletti

In the latest edition of our interview series, we once again dive into the world of minimalist aesthetics. In inspiring conversations with creative minds from the fields of architecture, design, and art, we explore how they are guided by their vision and how they express it in their works. Along the way, they provide us...

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Fungi Lamp Collection by Guilherme Wentz

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Beyond Monotony: Repetition in Minimalist Art

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James William Murray “All These Things” at Saturation Point in London

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Fungi Lamp Collection by Guilherme Wentz

Aesence is an art & design publication focusing on minimalist aesthetics featuring insightful essays, inspiring articles, interviews and more.

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Abstract geometric sculptures by Dominic McHenry

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Dominic McHenry – Sculpture As An Integral Part of Daily Life

Dominic McHenry, born in 1989, is a British sculptor living and working in Camberwell, London. His artwork is characterized by geometric shapes and recurring...

Line Nilsen, NATT II, 2022, Silk, Cotton, Paper, 75 cm x 75 cm © The Artist

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Line Nilsen – Tactile Emotions

Line Nilsen (b. 1985) is a Norwegian designer, textile artist and hand weaver who specializes in hand-woven artworks. She finds her inspiration in the...

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Beyond Monotony: Repetition in Minimalist Art

There are so many exciting aspects of abstract, minimalist art to explore and the theme...

Isamu Noguchi, Globular, 1928. Brass. 20 x 9 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (50.8 x 23.2 x 29.2 cm). Collection of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York. The Noguchi Museum Archives, 35. Photo: Kevin Noble. © The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York / ARS

Noguchi and Brâncuși – A Formative Encounter

Isamu Noguchi is one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His work...

Is Minimalist Art Too Intellectual?

It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m a big fan of minimalist art. I love...

Beyond Horror Vacui: Emptiness in Minimalist Art

The concept of emptiness is a fascinating paradox – for some, it is an invitation,...

Is Minimalist Art Too Intellectual?

It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m a big fan of minimalist art. I love writing about this subject and exploring it. The thoughts, spiritual and/or philosophical background of the artist particularly...

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Beyond the Visible: How White Paintings Challenge Our Perception of Art

There are hardly any works of art that are more controversial than completely white paintings. “What does that mean?” or “Surely my child could have done that, too” are familiar comments on...

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Beyond Horror Vacui: Emptiness in Minimalist Art

The concept of emptiness is a fascinating paradox – for some, it is an invitation, a symbol of freedom and infinite possibilities. For others, emptiness evokes a feeling of insecurity and fear,...

Aesthetic Paper: The Connection of Empathy and Aesthetics

What happens in our brain when we look at art is an incredibly fascinating topic. In an interesting study, scientists have discovered the links between the empathic ability of individuals and their...

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SFIR – table luminaire by Johannes Budde

SFIR is a table luminaire that is designed to generate a creative interplay between humans and objects in order to experience light in a...

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ST02 Side Table by Johan Viladrich

ST02 is a minimalist side table by French furniture designer Johan Viladrich, characterized by its clear rectangular geometry. Born in Paris in 1991, Viladrich...

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27 October – 28 April 2024	Lee Ufan Retrospective	Hamburger Bahnhof, Berlin	More Info
06 March - 01 July 2024	Robert Ryman “The Act Of Looking”	Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris	More Info
10 February - 20 May 2024	Alberto Giacometti "What Meets the Eye"	SMK, Copenhagen	More Info