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Kaleen Cameron, Traces, Untitled, N.24, 2025, Acrylic, marble dust, crushed rock, and pigment on raw canvas,approx. 51 x 51 cm (20 x 20 in) © The Artist

A Space for Stillness – 3 Questions for Kaleen Cameron

Stillness is a receptive state – one that creates space for the subtle and for what only becomes visible once the mind settles. This quality of stillness lies at the heart of Kaleen Cameron’s work. Through her restrained compositions, the Oakland-based artist invites viewers into a slower, more present way...

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A Space for Stillness – 3 Questions for Kaleen Cameron

Stillness is a receptive state – one that creates space for the subtle and for what only becomes visible once the mind settles. This quality of stillness lies at the heart of...

Minimalist Art

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Does Art Need to Be Aesthetic to Be Successful?

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

Lawrence Calver, Distance, 2020, Clay dyed and stitched linen and cotton, 230 x 190 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Simchowitz Gallery

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Lawrence Calver — Shaped by Serendipity and Time

Lawrence Calver (b. 1992) is a British artist known for his large-scale textile artworks. He...

About the Geometric Passion, 28,2 x 27 x 32 cm, Pigmented stoneware with calcined clay, decorated with engobe, 2011

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Enric Mestre – Silent Geometry

Enric Mestre (b. 1936), an artist from Alboraia/Valencia, Spain, has dedicated and committed himself to...

Minimalist Paintings by Bo Kim | Aesence

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Bo Kim – Transforming Memories and Emotions into Art

Bo Kim (b.1994), a Seoul-based artist, is captivating with her meditative, minimalist art. Through her...

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

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Aesthetic Paper: Brain Region Holds the Key to Aesthetic Judgment

Why do I find something beautiful and aesthetic? A topic that has fascinated and inspired me for years. A study by the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics has found something amazing,...

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 Minimalist Art Too Intellectual?

It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m a big fan of minimalist art. I love writing about this subject and exploring it. The thoughts, spiritual and/or philosophical background of the artist particularly...

Ultra Minimalist White Painting made with Midjourney

When Is Minimalism In Art Too Minimalist?

Minimalist art has its critics and admirers – but what is it about this type of art that makes it so controversial? While some appreciate the calm and often meditative quality 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...

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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