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Tara McIntosh, Beach Towel, arcylic, ink, studio debris on hessian, 92x102cm © The Artist
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Material as a Carrier of Memory – 3 Questions for Tara McIntosh

Australian artist Tara McIntosh (b. 1999) explores material as a carrier of memory. The surfaces of her paintings preserve traces of what has happened to them – revealing that something was there, altered, or removed. The color palette of her abstract works is muted and restrained. Fine lines run across...

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11 September → 31 October 2026Richard Nott – ‘Etemenanki’Anima Mundi GalleryMore Info
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Explorations on the subtle depth of minimalist aesthetics beyond its surface.

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Aesthetic Design?

Does Good Design Have to be Aesthetic?

Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. He is best known for his work at Braun, where he designed many iconic...
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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 itself beyond the boundaries of architecture. It has become a guiding principle for a whole generation of...

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Founded by Sarah Dorweiler, Aesence is an independent editorial publication dedicated to minimalist art and design.