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Sea and Mirror is one of my favorite works from this show. John Zurier, Sea and Mirror , 2026, oil on linen, 200 x 132 cm (78 3/4 x 52 in)

along – between: A Visit to John Zurier’s Exhibition at Galerie Nordenhake

John Zurier's exhibition Along – Between at Galerie Nordenhake Berlin gathers a group of paintings that ask for slow attention. In conversation with the artist, we spoke about material, perception, and the space in between.

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along – between: A Visit to John Zurier’s Exhibition at Galerie Nordenhake

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Art Editorials Understand

Minimalism in Art: Is It Really That Simple?

In one of my last columns, I explored the question of what makes minimalist art...

Richard Zinon, Untitled, 2022, Oil on canvas, 125 x 100 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Alzueta Gallery

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Richard Zinon – Emotional Abstraction

Richard Zinon is a contemporary British artist whose abstract works explore elemental features of painting...

Jade by Malgorzata Bany | Minimalist Art

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Malgorzata Bany – Exploring A Bond Of The Opposites With Acies

Malgorzata Bany is a Polish artist and designer working and living in London. Her work...

Abstract geometric sculptures by Dominic McHenry

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Dominic McHenry – Sculpture As An Integral Part of Daily Life

Dominic McHenry, born in 1989, is a British sculptor living and working in Camberwell, London....

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25 March → 22 May 2026	Flavin, Judd, McCracken, Ryman, Sandback	David Zwirner London	More Info
21 March → 23 May 2026	Forming the Monochrome – Masters of Dansaekhwa	Almine Rech Matignon	More Info
08 April → 23 May 2026	Liam Stevens – The Past Remembers You as Memory	Alzueta Gallery Paris	More Info

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Interviews

Insights into the visions and philosophies of minimalist artists and designers.

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

Interviews

Between Precision and Serendipity – A Conversation With Artist Jean Philippe Lagouarde

Minimalist Art & Design News

What Makes Minimalist Design? The Big Picture Or The Detail?

Many people believe that minimalist design, with its reduction to the essentials and lack of details, loses a part of its identity. But does minimalist design really lack details? And if so,...

How Responsive Are You to Art?

Art is an essential part of human existence, and it is well-known that people react differently to works of art. Some are deeply touched, while others are not moved at all. But...

Abstract Sculpture, made with Midjourney by Aesence

Is Abstraction the Essence of Art?

The pursuit of abstraction is as old as humanity itself. From prehistoric cave drawings to ancient Greek sculptures of the Cyclades, abstraction is a timeless expression of our human need to break...

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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