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The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence

I am very excited to share that my first book, The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence, created in collaboration with Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects, was published today. This book means a lot to me, as it is the result of many years of exploration, research, and...

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The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence

I am very excited to share that my first book, The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence, created in collaboration with Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects, was published today. This...

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Art News

Visiting Ann Edholm at Galerie Nordenhake in Berlin

I recently had the opportunity to visit Ann Edholm’s current exhibition »Voices / Röster« at...

Meditative Minimalist Art By Jean-Philippe Lagouarde

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Jean Philippe Lagouarde – Meditative Minimalist Art

Jean-Philippe Lagouarde is a self-taught artist from France whose works are characterized by a calm,...

Ultra Minimalist White Painting made with Midjourney

Art Editorials Understand

When Is Minimalism In Art Too Minimalist?

Minimalist art has its critics and admirers – but what is it about this type...

A man is looking at a version of “Mlle Pogany” by Constantin Brâncuși. Image from the exhibition “Constantin Brâncuși” at the Center Pompidou 2024 © Photography by Sarah Dorweiler / Aesence

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Abstracted Essence – Visiting Constantin Brâncuși at Centre Pompidou

As the last days of the Constantin Brâncuși exhibition at the Centre Pompidou have begun,...

Current Exhibitions

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03 September → 03 October 2026	Richard Hearns – “No Ruined Stones”	Cadogan Gallery	More Info
26 August → 03 October 2026	reimagine Yun Hyong-keun	PKM Gallery	More Info
17 September → 17 October 2026	Nuria Maria: Blues Rouge	Cadogan Gallery Milan	More Info

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Interviews

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

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Interviews

Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

Minimalist Art & Design News

Aesthetic Paper: Objective Instance for Aesthetics Found

Is there an objective, biological basis for the experience of beauty in art? Or is the experience of aesthetics entirely subjective? For centuries, this question of what beauty actually is and how...

Minimalist Lamp Design created by Aesence

Is Minimalist Design the Key to Good Design?

For a long time, minimalism in design was considered the epitome of timeless aesthetics, functionality, quality, and good taste. As a result, more and more brands and products began to focus on...

Is (Minimalist) Photography Art?

As some of you know, I’m also a passionate minimalist photographer. But recently, in a conversation with a few people, the question arose whether photography is art at all. And what about minimalist...

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,...

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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