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Alicia Gimeno, Form & Line 7, Mixed Medium on Canvas, ca. 122 cm x 99 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Escat Gallery

3 Questions for … Alicia Gimeno

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages of their careers. This time I would like to share with you the meditative works of Alicia Gimeno. Alicia Gimeno (b. 1989) is a contemporary Spanish artist from Barcelona whose minimalist compositions explore movement, balance and emptiness. A central element...

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Leonardo Anker Vandal, Adagio VI, Acrylic and tea on cotton canvas, 150cm x 120cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Cadogan Gallery

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How Ugly May Art Be?

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Échasse Vases by Theresa Rand

Ginny Fox, C23-4, 2023, acrylic on panel, ca. 61 x 45,7 cm © The Artist

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Ginny Fox – A Coalescence of Patterns, Textures and Colors

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The Edit Vol. VIX With Sergio Enríquez, Melanie Berger And More

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

Aesence is the leading art & design resource for minimalist aesthetics featuring insightful articles, interviews, exhibitions and more.

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Carsten Beck, Composition on black ground, 2023, Oil & Acrylic on linen, 125 x 125 cm © The Artist

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Carsten Beck – Timeless Geometric Compositions

Carsten Beck (b. 1986) is a Danish artist who explores architectural structures and forms in his geometric abstract works. Originally working as a graphic...

Minimalist art by Anthony Pearson via Aesence

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Anthony Pearson – Blurring the Line Between Sculpture and Painting

Anthony Pearson (b. 1969), a Los Angeles-based artist, is renowned for his meticulous and sensitive application of processes and materials. He initially began his...

Yoona Hur, The Sun Above The Horizon, 2021, Hanji, glue and pigment on canvas, 81,5 x 41,0 x 4,2 cm © The Artist

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Yoona Hur – Combining Korean Heritage With Contemporary Aesthetics

Yoona Hur is a Korean artist who draws her inspiration from the cultural legacy of Korean ceramic history. Born in Seoul, and raised in...

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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...

Does Our Personality Influence Our Taste in Art?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with the Canadian artist Alexander Jowett, in which he...

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

Until the beginning of the 20th century, art served primarily as a mere representation of reality. In the course of modernism, however, artists began to question the conventional boundaries and definitions of...

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 are computer-generated artworks being sold at auction for dizzying sums1; artists are also increasingly using algorithms to...

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Minimalist Lamp Design created by Aesence

Is Minimalist Design the Key to Good Design?

For a long time, minimalism in design was considered the epitome of timeless aesthetics, functionality, quality, and good taste. As a result, more and more brands and products began to focus on...

Abstract Sculpture made with Midjourney by Aesence

Can Art Be Intentionless?

Well, it’s a question that has stumped philosophers and thinkers for centuries. Some say yes, art is simply an expression of the creator’s innermost thoughts and feelings, pure and unbridled. Others argue...

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28 March → 02 April 2025	Gwenyth Fugard – In the Margins	Lane Gallery	More Info
25 January → 05 April 2025	Atsushi Saga – Synchronicity	SCAI THE BATHHOUSE	More Info
26 February → 12 April 2025	Sam Lock – Stanza	Cadogan Gallery Milan	More Info