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The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence

I am very excited to share that my first book, The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence, created in collaboration with Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects, was published today. This book means a lot to me, as it is the result of many years of exploration, research, and...

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The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence

I am very excited to share that my first book, The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence, created in collaboration with Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects, was published today. This...

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Art Editorials

Is Contemporary Art Too Loud?

Discussing Contemporary Art is multifaceted and complex. It’s nearly impossible to consider all aspects, after...

Astrid Van den Bosch, It is a close call, 80 x 100 cm © The Artist

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Astrid Van den Bosch – Intuitive Abstract Compositions

Astrid Van den Bosch (b. 1965) is a Belgian artist whose large-format works are characterized...

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

Art Editorials

Noguchi and Brâncuși – A Formative Encounter

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

Art Editorials

“Untitled” – Does A Title Make the Art?

The title of an artwork is one of the first pieces of information we encounter...

Current Exhibitions

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03 September → 03 October 2026	Richard Hearns – “No Ruined Stones”	Cadogan Gallery	More Info
21 August → 03 January 2027	Park Seo-Bo and Huong Dodinh: Emptiness Fullness	PARKSEOBO MUSEUM	More Info
04 April → 04 April 2027	Agnes Martin: Painting is not making paintings	Dia:Beacon	More Info

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Interviews

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

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Interviews

Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

Minimalist Art & Design News

Is Abstraction the Essence of Art?

The pursuit of abstraction is as old as humanity itself. From prehistoric cave drawings to ancient Greek sculptures of the Cyclades, abstraction is a timeless expression of our human need to break...

Aesthetic Paper: How Movement Affects Our Experience of Art

When we visit a museum or gallery, it is natural for us to move around the art. We change our perspective, move closer. But how does this affect our experience of the...

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

White minimalist table lamp | What makes design intuitive and what role do aesthetics play? Aesence

Intuitive Design: The Underestimated Value of Aesthetics

In my exploration of what constitutes good design, I frequently stumbled upon the term intuition. “Good design should be intuitive” I read in many books and articles. But what does that actually...

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...

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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