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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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Robert Schad, Mons, 2024, Square Steel, 44 x 58 x 37 on view at Galerie Friese Berlin, 07.24 - 08.24 © Photography by Sarah Dorweiler / Aesence

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Dancing Steel – Robert Schad at Galerie Friese Berlin

Contrasts enliven art. The interplay between light and shadow, movement and stillness, heaviness and lightness...

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What Makes Minimalist Sculptures Aesthetic?

I have always been fascinated by minimalist sculptures. Because, unlike a painting or photograph, a...

Frank Gerritz in his studio. Photography by Sarah Dorweiler / Aesence

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Where Thought Meets Form – Visiting Frank Gerritz in His Studio

It was one of the first hot days of the summer, 34° C (approx. 93°...

Ulrich Erben, Untitled (Defining the Infinite), Acrylic and pigment on canvas, 150 x 130 cm © Copyright the artist; Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf; Photo by Achim Kukulies Düsseldorf

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Ulrich Erben – Colors of Memory

Ulrich Erben, born March 26, 1940, in Düsseldorf, is a renowned German painter. He became...

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Understanding minimalist aesthetics – my 3 favorite books

For me, minimalist aesthetics are pure and unadulterated and can only be mastered with a calm mind. This is why I want to share three of the books that have helped me...

Is Aesthetics the New Function in Design?

The well-known formula “form follows function” has long been considered the unofficial mantra of the design world. It states that the design of an object or product is primarily determined by its...

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....

A minimalist AI generated Table Lamp Design | Aesence

Between Algorithm and Aesthetics: How AI Changes the Design World

I recently tried out Midjourney, a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images of all kinds. From images of cats in clothes to concept art, to photo-realistic interior designs, you...

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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