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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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Ulrich Erben, Untitled (Defining the Infinite), Acrylic and pigment on canvas, 150 x 130 cm © Copyright the artist; Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf; Photo by Achim Kukulies Düsseldorf

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Ulrich Erben – Colors of Memory

Ulrich Erben, born March 26, 1940, in Düsseldorf, is a renowned German painter. He became...

Park Seo-Bo, Ecriture No. 900929, 1990, Mixed media with Korean Hanji paper on canvas

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Park Seo-Bo – Art As A Tool For Self-Cultivation

On the occasion of the solo exhibition at the White Cube Gallery West Palm Beach,...

Ha Chong-hyun, Conjunction 22-58, 2022, Oil on hemp cloth, 117 × 91 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Almine Rech

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6 Formative Artists of the Dansaekhwa Movement

There are art movements that, in my opinion, receive too little attention and the Dansaekhwa...

Art Editorials

Does Art Need to Be Aesthetic to Be Successful?

In one of my last columns on the subject of whether design can be art,...

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

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...

Head and neck from a marble figure, Early Cycladic II, 2700–2500 BCE, Marble, 6.6 cm x 3.8 cm, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, USA and Public Domain

Is Cycladic Art the Origin of Minimalist Aesthetics?

The assumption that a minimalist and abstract aesthetic is a style of the modern era seems plausible at first glance. But what inspired artists of that time to reduce their works so...

Minimalist Lamp Design created by Aesence

Is Minimalist Design the Key to Good Design?

For a long time, minimalism in design was considered the epitome of timeless aesthetics, functionality, quality, and good taste. As a result, more and more brands and products began to focus on...

Is Aesthetics the New Function in Design?

The well-known formula “form follows function” has long been considered the unofficial mantra of the design world. It states that the design of an object or product is primarily determined by its...

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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