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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 perception enriches the engagement with art. In recent conversations with gallery owners, directors, and other personalities from the...

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Is Contemporary Art Too Loud?

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Isadora Gullov-Singh, Finding Tranquility, 91,5 x 122cm(36 x 48 in) © The Artist, Photography by Josef Jacques

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The Rhythm of Stillness – 3 Questions for Isadora Gullov-Singh

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages...

Meditative Minimalist Art By Jean-Philippe Lagouarde

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Jean Philippe Lagouarde – Meditative Minimalist Art

Jean-Philippe Lagouarde is a self-taught artist from France whose works are characterized by a calm,...

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Minimalism in Art: Is It Really That Simple?

In one of my last columns, I explored the question of what makes minimalist art...

Laura Sachs, Dusty H., 2022, oil on canvas, 180x150cm, © Laura Sachs, Photography Trevor Lloyd

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Laura Sachs – Exploring the Boundaries of Painting and Object

Laura Sachs (b. 1985) is a contemporary German artist who explores the boundaries between painting...

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Hideaki Yamanobe in his atelier in Tokyo.

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Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

Jean Philippe Lagouarde in his studio © Photography by Nolwenn Pernin

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

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Resonance Beyond the Surface – A Conversation With Artist Søren Sejr

Gwen Hardie with a close-up of "Arc of the sun - Venetian red", 16 x 16 in, for UNTITLED, Miami Beach, Dec 3-7, 2025 with Arden and White © The Artist

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“Untitled” – Does A Title Make the Art?

The title of an artwork is one of the first pieces of information we encounter when we look at a work of art. From precise descriptions to philosophical or vague and meaningless...

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

Noguchi and Brâncuși – A Formative Encounter

Isamu Noguchi is one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His work is characterized by the fusion of art and design, as well as his abstract and organic forms....

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Does art with intention sell better?

Today I would like to invite you to think together about the way we perceive art: Does our appreciation or personal feeling for a work of art change when we know the...

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 itself beyond the boundaries of architecture. It has become a guiding principle for a whole generation of...

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...

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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