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Me experiencing Tête de femme (ca. 1908) at "Brancusi" at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, 2026, Photography by Aesence

Essence of Things – Experiencing Brancusi at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin

It never ceases to amaze me how much Constantin Brâncuși’s sculptures draw me in. Their radical reduction to the essential, the clarity of their forms, and the tranquility they convey continue to fascinate me. Brâncuși freed sculpture from everything superfluous. He was not interested in mere representation but in the...

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Essence of Things – Experiencing Brancusi at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin

Minimalist Art

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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...

Minimalist sculpture | Sergio de Camargo via Aesence Directory for minimalist aesthetics

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Sérgio de Camargo – An Exploration of Space and Light

Sérgio de Camargo was one of Brazil’s greatest sculptors. He was born in Rio de...

Carolin Kreutzer, Shift I, 2025, Acrylic on cotton canvas, 100 × 120 × 4 cm © The Artist

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Stillness in Form and Color – 3 Questions for Carolin Kreutzer

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

Tomie Ohtake, Untitled, 1966, Oil on canvas, 136 x 130 cm © Courtesy the artist estate and Galeria Nara Roesler

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Tomie Ohtake – An Exploration of Color, Form, and Texture

Tomie Ohtake (1913 – 2015) was a Japanese artist whose minimalist paintings made her one...

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15 January → 04 April 2026	Jean Degottex & Sidival Fila – A minima	Mennour	More Info
19 October → 12 April 2026	A Matter of Perspective	Lechner Museum	More Info
13 February → 18 April 2026	Anne Truitt – Waterleaf	Matthew Marks Gallery NY	More Info

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Interviews

Landscapes of Silence – A Conversation With Artist Marina Arias

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

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What do we perceive as aesthetic and why?

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

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...

Photography by Dillon Mangum via Unsplash

The Debate on Timeless Aesthetics: What Makes Art & Design Last?

The debate on timeless aesthetics is a complex and multifaceted discussion. There are many different perspectives on what makes art and design enduring and timeless. For centuries, these disciplines have served as...

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....

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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