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Between Light and Emptiness – A Conversation With Artist Ylva Carlgren

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 the way, they provide us...

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Minimalist Steel Sculpture by Jürgen Heinz

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Line Lamp by Philippe Malouin

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Ginny Fox, C23-4, 2023, acrylic on panel, ca. 61 x 45,7 cm © The Artist

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Ginny Fox – A Coalescence of Patterns, Textures and Colors

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Cooper Boxes by Vera & Kyte

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The Edit Vol. VII With Dan Yeffet, Simone Polk, Marie Sripha, And More

"Stillness" by norm architects, published by gestalten, Photography by Sarah Dorweiler / aesence

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An Exploration of Japanese Aesthetics With Norm Architects’ New Book

Aesence is the leading art & design resource for minimalist aesthetics featuring insightful articles, interviews, exhibitions and more.

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Abstract Minimalist Paintings by Enrich R. - Aesence

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Enrich.R – Abstract Poetic Essence

Enrich.R (b. 2001) is a contemporary Spanish artist whose minimalist paintings are characterized by a complex layering strategy in which he combines color and...

Woo Byoung Yun, Superposition No.23-02-186, 2023, Plaster & gouache on wood panel, 163.2 x 130.3 cm

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Woo Byoung Yun – Monochrome Superposition

Woo Byoung Yun (b. 1988) is an emerging Korean artist whose creative process is informed by deep philosophical reflection on the nature of matter...

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John Van Oers – Intersections of Architecture, Landscape, and Emotion

John Van Oers, born in 1967 in Neerpelt is a Belgian artist. In his work he explores the intersections of architecture, landscape, and emotion,...

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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...

Does Our Personality Influence Our Taste in Art?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with the Canadian artist Alexander Jowett, in which he...

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

Until the beginning of the 20th century, art served primarily as a mere representation of reality. In the course of modernism, however, artists began to question the conventional boundaries and definitions of...

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 are computer-generated artworks being sold at auction for dizzying sums1; artists are also increasingly using algorithms to...

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Does Our Personality Influence Our Taste in Art?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with the Canadian artist Alexander Jowett, in which he asked me the interesting question of whether there is a connection between introverted personalities and minimalist art....

A minimalist AI generated Table Lamp Design | Aesence

Between Algorithm and Aesthetics: How AI Changes the Design World

I recently tried out Midjourney, a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images of all kinds. From images of cats in clothes to concept art, to photo-realistic interior designs, you...

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13 March → 26 April 2025	Richard Serra – The Final Works	Cristea Roberts Gallery	More Info
14 March → 03 May 2025	Hideaki Yamanobe – Wellspring	Galerie Biesenbach	More Info
03 April → 09 May 2025	Enrich.R – Abstract Poems	Alzueta Gallery Turó	More Info