Curatorial publication dedicated to minimalist art & design.

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 fascinate me. Because this is what unites many minimalist artists – the search for the essence of things,...

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Is Minimalist Art Too Intellectual?

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Me experiencing Tête de femme (ca. 1908) at "Brancusi" at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, 2026, Photography by Aesence

Art News

Essence of Things – Experiencing Brancusi at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin

It never ceases to amaze me how much Constantin Brâncuși’s sculptures draw me in. Their...

Abstract Minimalist Paintings by Enrich R. - Aesence

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Enrich.R – Abstract Poetic Essence

Enrich.R (b. 2001) is a contemporary Spanish artist whose minimalist paintings are characterized by a...

Ecriture (描法) No. 30–74, 1974, Pencil and oil on canvas, 97.2 × 130 cm © Park Seo-Bo

Art Understand

An Exploration of ‘Dansaekhwa’ – Korean Monochrome Art

‘Dansaekhwa’ – Korean monochrome art – is an aesthetic movement that embraces the beauty of...

Art Editorials

Beyond Horror Vacui: Emptiness in Minimalist Art

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

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01 May → 30 May 2026	Marieta Chirulescu	Galeria Plan B	More Info
19 April → 07 June 2026	Ria Bosman – ONBEDEKT	TATJANA PIETERS	More Info
01 May → 27 June 2026	John Zurier ‘along – between’	Galerie Nordenhake Berlin	More Info

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Interviews

Insights into the visions and philosophies of minimalist artists and designers.

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

Interviews

Between Precision and Serendipity – A Conversation With Artist Jean Philippe Lagouarde

Minimalist Art & Design News

Aesthetics: Subjective or Objective?

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. A saying we’ve all heard before and have probably said ourselves. Sure, aesthetics are subjective – but is that really the case? Numerous studies...

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...

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...

Minimalism in Art: Is It Really That Simple?

In one of my last columns, I explored the question of what makes minimalist art so controversial and whether it can be too minimalist. This week I would like to elaborate on...

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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