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Emma Bernhard, Failed Geometry I, 2019, Oil and acrylic on wool, 160x120 cm ©The Artist, Image Courtesy Jacob Bjorn Gallery

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Emma Bernhard – A Subtle Dialogue of Color and Form

Lámina Lighting Collection by Antoni Arola

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Aesthetic Paper: How Movement Affects Our Experience of Art

Passenger Chair by Simon James

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Jens Fröberg, Setting a Good Corner, 38x28 cm, oil on canvas, 2019-2020. Photo: GRAYSC

Jens Fröberg – Monochrome Sensibility

Jens Fröberg (b. 1983), an emerging Swedish artist, is captivating with his minimalist and often monochromatic paintings. Born in Malmö, Sweden, Fröberg completed his...

© Succession Brancusi - All rights reserved (Adagp), Photo credits : Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI /Dist. RMN-GP, Image reference : 4N54195, Image presentation : l'Agence Photo de la RMN

Constantin Brâncuși – Pushing The Boundaries Of Sculpture

Constantin Brâncuși is one of the most important sculptors of the modern era. Born in Romania in 1876, he was an innovator pushing the...

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Aesthetic Paper: How Movement Affects Our Experience of Art

When we visit a museum or gallery, it is natural for us to move around...

Does Context Make Art More Beautiful?

Those who love art, love to talk about it. The artist’s biography and the circumstances...

“Contrast as the Essence of the Creative Process” – A Conversation With Rahee Yoon

In the latest edition of our interview series, we once again dive into the world...

Is Aesthetics the New Function in Design?

The well-known formula “form follows function” has long been considered the unofficial mantra of the...

Beyond the Visible: How White Paintings Challenge Our Perception of Art

There are hardly any works of art that are more controversial than completely white paintings. “What does that mean?” or “Surely my child could have done that, too” are familiar comments on...

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...

Credits Pierre Jeanneret, ‘Kangourou’ lounge chair

The Debate on Timeless Aesthetics: What Makes Art & Design Last?

The debate on timeless aesthetics is a complex and multifaceted discussion. There are many different perspectives on what makes art and design enduring and timeless. For centuries, these disciplines have served as...

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...

Minimalist Design

White Minimalist Table Lamp "Abyss" by FROM LIGHTING

Abyss Table Lamp by FROM LIGHTING

Abyss table lamp from FROM LIGHTING is an excellent example of the beauty of minimalist design. The lamp presents itself as a balanced composition...

Split by Nendo

Split is a minimalist collection of tables designed by nendo for Marsotto edizioni, an Italian brand specializing in marble furniture. This piece of furniture...

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