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Landscapes of Silence – A Conversation With Artist Marina Arias

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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Landscapes of Silence – A Conversation With Artist Marina Arias

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Eleanor Bartlett, Untitled No.55, 2017, Tar, metal paint on canvas, 110 x 112 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Tin Type Gallery

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Eleanor Bartlett – Between Emptiness and Matter

Eleanor Bartlett, born in 1951 in Wiltshire, is a contemporary artist who uses unconventional materials...

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...

Nuria Maria, Black White, 2022, Painting, Acrylic on linen, 162 × 132 × 4 cm © The Artist, Image by Francis Gallery

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Nuria Maria – An Interplay of Light, Color and Atmosphere

Nuria Maria (b. 1990) is a young emerging artist from the Netherlands, who tries to...

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Experiencing the Most Comprehensive Mark Rothko Exhibition in Paris

My trip to Paris last week was filled with artistic highlights. Coinciding with Paris+ Art...

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15 January → 21 March 2026	Josef Albers: Duets	David Zwirner Paris	More Info
13 January → 21 March 2026	Group Show: Where the sea ends	Perrotin London	More Info
15 January → 04 April 2026	Jean Degottex & Sidival Fila – A minima	Mennour	More Info

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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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The Alchemy of Light – A Conversation With Artist Gwen Hardie

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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...

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....

How the Mere-Exposure-Effect affects our perception of aesthetics

In conversations with designer and artist friends, I’ve been talking a lot lately about how everything looks the same right now. The same colors and shapes are everywhere. Sure, if something is...

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...

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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