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Frank Gerritz in his studio. Photography by Sarah Dorweiler / Aesence

Where Thought Meets Form – Visiting Frank Gerritz in His Studio

It was one of the first hot days of the summer, 34° C (approx. 93° F) in the shade. As we drove from Berlin to Hamburg on an unusually empty highway, we were heading to visit the German artist Frank Gerritz. I was familiar with some of his works from...

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Where Thought Meets Form – Visiting Frank Gerritz in His Studio

It was one of the first hot days of the summer, 34° C (approx. 93° F) in the shade. As we drove from Berlin to Hamburg on an unusually empty highway, we...

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Eleanor Bartlett, Untitled No.55, 2017, Tar, metal paint on canvas, 110 x 112 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Tin Type Gallery

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Eleanor Bartlett – Between Emptiness and Matter

Eleanor Bartlett, born in 1951 in Wiltshire, is a contemporary artist who uses unconventional materials...

Blanca Nieto, Horizonte, 2025, Silk, gauze, tarlatan, cords, and pigment on stretcher frame, 82 x 66 cm © The Artist

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3 Questions for … Blanca Nieto

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages...

Nuria Maria, Black White, 2022, Painting, Acrylic on linen, 162 × 132 × 4 cm © The Artist, Image by Francis Gallery

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Nuria Maria – An Interplay of Light, Color and Atmosphere

Nuria Maria (b. 1990) is a young emerging artist from the Netherlands, who tries to...

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Experiencing the Most Comprehensive Mark Rothko Exhibition in Paris

My trip to Paris last week was filled with artistic highlights. Coinciding with Paris+ Art...

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Krista Mezzadri in her studio. © The Artist

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What Makes Minimalist Sculptures Aesthetic?

I have always been fascinated by minimalist sculptures. Because, unlike a painting or photograph, a sculpture can be viewed from all angles. The way light, shadow, and perspective play with it can...

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...

Art Criticism: A Blessing Or A Curse?

Art criticism is a centuries-old tradition that attempts to analyze, interpret, and judge the quality of an artwork. It has been used to ensure that the best art is created and displayed...

How the Mere-Exposure-Effect affects our perception of aesthetics

In conversations with designer and artist friends, I’ve been talking a lot lately about how everything looks the same right now. The same colors and shapes are everywhere. Sure, if something is...

Does Minimalist Art Always Look the Same?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation about minimalist art. My counterpart, a collector of figurative...

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

Until the beginning of the 20th century, art served primarily as a mere representation of...

Abstract Minimalist Painting, created with Midjourney

Is It Possible to Feel an Emotional Connection to AI-Generated Art?

Lately, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly expanded its influence on the art world. Not only...

Black Minimalist Chair, Image created with Midjourney

Does Minimalist Design Mean a Loss of Identity?

“Less is more” – this phrase coined by Mies van der Rohe has long established...

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