Curatorial publication dedicated to minimalist art & design.

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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Abstract Painting created with Midjourney by Aesence

Art Editorials

Is AI-Generated Art really Art?

Today I would like to share my thoughts on a very controversial and yet interesting...

Kazimir Malevich, The Black Square, 1915, Image is in Public Domain

Art Editorials Understand

How a Black Square Became an Expression of Pure Emotion

There are works of art that were so different, so beautiful, so ugly or so...

Carsten Beck, Composition on black ground, 2023, Oil & Acrylic on linen, 125 x 125 cm © The Artist

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Carsten Beck – Timeless Geometric Compositions

Carsten Beck (b. 1986) is a Danish artist who explores architectural structures and forms in...

Pavlo Padilla, Donde mediendan muerte los borrachos, 2025, pulverized charcoal from Carbonería Parras mixed with olive oil from Jaén on raw linen, 130x97cm © The Artist

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Creating With What Surrounds Us – 3 Questions for Pavlo Padilla

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages...

Current Exhibitions

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11 September → 31 October 2026	Richard Nott – ‘Etemenanki’	Anima Mundi Gallery	More Info
12 September → 31 October 2026	Traces We Hold – Isadora Gullov-Singh	re.riddle	More Info
24 September → 07 November 2026	Ha Chong-Hyun	Lisson Gallery	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

Does Art Need to Be Aesthetic to Be Successful?

In one of my last columns on the subject of whether design can be art, the question came to me: Does good art have to be aesthetic? Since I have already examined...

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 photography by Joe Fletcher | Aesence

What do we perceive as aesthetic and why?

From the series exploring aesthetics: Are we looking at this the wrong way?

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...

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

Until the late 19th century, Western art was predominantly oriented toward the representation of the...

Does Minimalist Art Always Look the Same?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation about minimalist art. My counterpart, a collector of figurative...

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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