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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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Installation view of Enrich R.’s solo exhibition ‘Abstract Problems’ at Circle Culture Gallery Berlin, 2025. Photography Sarah Dorweiler / Aesence

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Experiencing ‘Abstract Problems’ – Enrich.R at Circle Culture Gallery Berlin

On February 13, Circle Culture Gallery in Berlin opened a solo exhibition of the emerging...

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

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What Makes Minimalist Sculptures Aesthetic?

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

Yvonne Willemse, Running gray 21, 2023, oil paint and graphite on birch plywood 15 x 15 x 2.4 cm © The Artist

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Yvonne Willemse – Geometric Tranquility

Yvonne Willemse (b. 1967) is a contemporary Dutch artist who lives and works in Breda....

Kaleen Cameron, Traces, Untitled, N.24, 2025, Acrylic, marble dust, crushed rock, and pigment on raw canvas,approx. 51 x 51 cm (20 x 20 in) © The Artist

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A Space for Stillness – 3 Questions for Kaleen Cameron

Stillness is a receptive state – one that creates space for the subtle and for...

Current Exhibitions

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17 September → 17 October 2026	Nuria Maria: Blues Rouge	Cadogan Gallery Milan	More Info
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

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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

“Untitled” – Does A Title Make the Art?

The title of an artwork is one of the first pieces of information we encounter when we look at a work of art. From precise descriptions to philosophical or vague and meaningless...

Abstract Sculpture, created with Midjourney

Aesthetic Paper: Art As A Source Of Inspiration

Inspiration can come from many sources, but a new study has shown that visual art may play a particularly important role in the creative process. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for...

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,...

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...

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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