Curatorial publication dedicated to minimalist art & design.

Daniel Levine, Untitled #9, 2016-2018, oil on muslin, ca. 23 x 22,6 cm © The Artist

Daniel Levine – Exploring the Nature of Painting

Daniel Levine (1959 – 2022) was a contemporary artist from New York whose monochromatic works explore questions about the nature of painting and representation. Levine studied art at the State University of New York at Buffalo until 1983. A year later, he set up a studio in New York and...

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Daniel Levine – Exploring the Nature of Painting

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A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Experiencing the Most Comprehensive Mark Rothko Exhibition in Paris

My trip to Paris last week was filled with artistic highlights. Coinciding with Paris+ Art...

Alicia Gimeno, Form & Line 7, Mixed Medium on Canvas, ca. 122 cm x 99 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Escat Gallery

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Lines of Silence – 3 Questions for Alicia Gimeno

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

Matthew Keers, Untitled, 2024, Acrylic on Wooden Panel, 25 x 20 cm © Image Courtesy Matthew Keers

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The Language of Color – 3 Questions for Matthew Keers

“3 Questions for…” is a new series to showcase and promote the work of upcoming...

Stephen Whatcott, Tomorrow Morning, 2023, acrylic on canvas 40 x 30cm © The Artist

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Stephen Whatcott – Bold and Minimalist Compositions

Stephen Whatcott (b. 1983) is a self-taught artist from the Cotswolds, England. In his abstract,...

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Interviews

Insights into the visions and philosophies of minimalist artists and designers.

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

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Between Precision and Serendipity – A Conversation With Artist Jean Philippe Lagouarde

Minimalist Art & Design News

Does Minimalist Art Always Look the Same?

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...

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,...

Aesthetics: Subjective or Objective?

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. A saying we’ve all heard before and have probably said ourselves. Sure, aesthetics are subjective – but is that really the case? Numerous studies...

Minimalist Art in a black frame | Aesence

Does art with intention sell better?

Today I would like to invite you to think together about the way we perceive art: Does our appreciation or personal feeling for a work of art change when we know the...

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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