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In Conversation with Cindy Leong | Aesence Interview

Documenting Moments in Time – A Conversation With Artist Cindy Leong

In the latest edition of our interview series, we once again dive into the world of minimalist aesthetics. In inspiring conversations with creative minds from the fields of architecture, design, and art, we explore how they are guided by their vision and how they express it in their works. Along...

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Documenting Moments in Time – A Conversation With Artist Cindy Leong

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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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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Leonardo Anker Vandal – Medley of Silence

Leonardo Anker Vandal (b. 1988) is an emerging multidisciplinary artist whose work is imbued with...

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

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An Exploration of ‘Dansaekhwa’ – Korean Monochrome Art

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

William McKeown, Untitled, 2008, Oil on linen, 45 × 45.5 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Casey Kaplan Gallery New York

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William McKeown – Minimalist Dialogue With Nature

William McKeown (1962 – 2011) was a significant painter, watercolorist, and draughtsman from Northern Ireland....

Minimalist Wall Sculpture in White and Black by Ted Larsen, Holy Hell

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Ted Larsen – Shaped Paintings

Ted Larsen is an internationally exhibiting artist from the United States, known for his minimalist,...

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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
22 April → 27 June 2026	Ha Chong-Hyun	Almine Rech Brussels	More Info

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

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

Minimalist Art & Design News

What Makes Minimalist Design? The Big Picture Or The Detail?

Many people believe that minimalist design, with its reduction to the essentials and lack of details, loses a part of its identity. But does minimalist design really lack details? And if so,...

Should We Stop Looking For Meaning in (minimalist) Art?

When it comes to abstract minimalist art, I enjoy watching the reactions of viewers. I often see puzzled faces and fuming heads, all dealing with one elementary question: “What was the artist...

Is Contemporary Art Too Loud?

Discussing Contemporary Art is multifaceted and complex. It’s nearly impossible to consider all aspects, after all, our perception, interpretation, and understanding of art is purely subjective. Nevertheless, this personal exchange of one’s...

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...

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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