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Is Contemporary Art Too Loud?

Discussing Contemporary Art is multifaceted and complex. It’s nearly impossible to consider all aspects, after all, our perception, interpretation, and understanding of art is purely subjective. Nevertheless, this personal exchange of one’s perception enriches the engagement with art. In recent conversations with gallery owners, directors, and other personalities from the...

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Is Contemporary Art Too Loud?

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Minimalist Wall Sculpture in White and Black by Ted Larsen, Holy Hell

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Ted Larsen – Shaped Paintings

Ted Larsen is an internationally exhibiting artist from the United States, known for his minimalist,...

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...

John Pittman, Ledge, 2019, Alkyd/Wood Relief, 30.48 x 24.13 x 3.81 cm © The Artist via Regards Gallery

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John Pittman – Geometric Painted Objects

John Pittman (b. 1948) is an artist who blurs the lines between painting and sculpture...

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How Ugly May Art Be?

What is art at a time when art can be anything? Rotten food in a...

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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
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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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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....

Art Criticism: A Blessing Or A Curse?

Art criticism is a centuries-old tradition that attempts to analyze, interpret, and judge the quality of an artwork. It has been used to ensure that the best art is created and displayed...

Minimalist Art in a black frame | Aesence

Does art with intention sell better?

Today I would like to invite you to think together about the way we perceive art: Does our appreciation or personal feeling for a work of art change when we know the...

Can Design be Art?

More and more designers are pushing the boundaries between art and design, creating furniture that looks like art. For them, there is no distinction between the two disciplines (as Michael Anastassiades, for...

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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