Side and Bedside Table. Photography by Angel Segura
Rak, designed by Francesc Rifé Studio for Kendo, is a minimalist furniture collection characterized by its clean and constructive design. Originally conceived as a system of occasional tables, the collection has gradually evolved to include dining and bistro tables, benches, stools, a console table, and a desk. The growth of the collection is not the...

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I recently had a thought-provoking conversation about minimalist art. My counterpart, a collector of figurative art, expressed his astonishment at the supposed interchangeability of many minimalist works. It wasn’t the first time...
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Until the beginning of the 20th century, art served primarily as a mere representation of reality. In the course of modernism, however, artists began to question the conventional boundaries and definitions of...
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Minimalist Lamp Design - K Lamp by Vitamin
The K Lamp by Vitamin is a minimalist table lamp that combines function and aesthetics with its clear design language. The design of the...
Nocta Table Lamp by Denis Castaing
The Nocta Table Lamp collection by French designer and artist Denis Castaing redefines the boundaries of conventional lighting. Sustainably crafted from natural materials and...
Haf Chair by Tok Studio, Photography by Michał Tokarski
Haf Chair is a minimalist chair by the Polish creative studio Tok Studio that radiates a deep elegance through its simplicity. The chair is...


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Antonia Ferrer, Cuerdas, Oil on primed canvas, 163x130x5cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Alzueta Gallery


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