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On view at Aqua Art Miami Fair: Alexander Jowett, Booth 227 Alison Milne Gallery © The Artist

Contemporary Art Shows In December 2024 For Minimalist Art Lovers

As the year draws to a close, there are a great number of exhibitions for lovers of minimalist art this month. Since I don’t want to list them all in this issue (you can find all the exhibitions on the Aesence Map as always), here is a selection of my top shows this month. In...

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Offset Collection by Philippe Malouin

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Thin-K Table by Luciano Bertoncini

"Noguchi And Greece, Greece And Noguchi" - A Book on the relationship between Isamu Noguchi, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, and Greece.

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An Artist Between Two Worlds: New Book Explores Noguchi’s Bond With Greece

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Stephen Whatcott, Tomorrow Morning, 2023, acrylic on canvas 40 x 30cm © The Artist

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Stephen Whatcott – Bold and Minimalist Compositions

Stephen Whatcott (b. 1983) is a self-taught artist from the Cotswolds, England. In his abstract, minimalist works, he explores themes such as solidity, texture...

Daniel Levine, Untitled #9, 2016-2018, oil on muslin, ca. 23 x 22,6 cm © The Artist

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Daniel Levine – Exploring the Nature of Painting

Daniel Levine (1959 – 2022) was a contemporary artist from New York whose monochromatic works explore questions about the nature of painting and representation....

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

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Leonardo Anker Vandal – Medley of Silence

Leonardo Anker Vandal (b. 1988) is an emerging multidisciplinary artist whose work is imbued with deep nostalgia and melancholy. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Vandal...

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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...

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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...

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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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The Debate on Timeless Aesthetics: What Makes Art & Design Last?

The debate on timeless aesthetics is a complex and multifaceted discussion. There are many different perspectives on what makes art and design enduring and timeless. For centuries, these disciplines have served as...

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Is AI-Generated Art really Art?

Today I would like to share my thoughts on a very controversial and yet interesting topic: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in art. There are already countless articles and opinions on...

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07 November → 14 December 2024	Richard Serra: Every Which Way	David Zwirner NY	More Info
16 November → 14 December 2024	Alexandra Yan Wong: Two Worlds	Gallery At Home	More Info
25 October → 20 December 2024	Frank Gerritz – Seraphic Light	Galerie Haas Zürich	More Info

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Contemporary Art Shows In December 2024 For Minimalist Art Lovers

Contemporary Art Shows In December 2024 For Minimalist Art Lovers

Chair of Preferences by honae Studio

Brutus Collection by Hansen & Hyldahl

William McKeown – Minimalist Dialogue With Nature

Orbe Table Lamp by Estudio RAIN

Can Art Be Intentionless?

Offset Collection by Philippe Malouin

Thin-K Table by Luciano Bertoncini

An Artist Between Two Worlds: New Book Explores Noguchi’s Bond With Greece

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

Stephen Whatcott – Bold and Minimalist Compositions

Daniel Levine – Exploring the Nature of Painting

Leonardo Anker Vandal – Medley of Silence

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

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

Does Minimalist Design Mean a Loss of Identity?

Does Our Personality Influence Our Taste in Art?

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

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

The Debate on Timeless Aesthetics: What Makes Art & Design Last?

Is AI-Generated Art really Art?

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