Curatorial publication dedicated to minimalist art & design.

Painting as Language – A Conversation With Artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon

French artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon (b. 1985) approaches painting as a form of investigation. His practice is driven by an intuitive exploration of what painting can be, with each work finding its form through the act of making. He always works on several canvases simultaneously, moving back and forth between them...

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Painting as Language – A Conversation With Artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Art Understand

Exploring Minimalist Art – All you need to know

There’s something about minimalist art that makes it so captivating. Perhaps it’s the clean lines...

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....

White abstract Painting created with Midjourney by Aesence

Art Editorials Understand

Beyond the Visible: How White Paintings Challenge Our Perception of Art

There are hardly any works of art that are more controversial than completely white paintings....

Ali Enache, You're Turning Into Something You Are Not, 2025, acrylic on raw canvas, 91,5 cm x 122 cm (36 x 48in) © The Artist

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Capturing the Ethereal – 3 Questions for Ali Enache

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

Current Exhibitions

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04 June → 10 July 2026	Ann Purcell: The Seventies	Berry Campbell	More Info
20 May → 25 July 2026	Dori Deng – Sculpting	Space of Time Gallery	More Info
18 June → 01 August 2026	In Between State – Armando Chant & Sungmin Park	BHAK	More Info

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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

Aesthetic Paper: How Online Art Viewing Can Impact Our Well-Being

We know that art can have a positive effect on our mood – that hasn’t been a secret for a long time (here’s a 2019 study from the World Health Organization that...

Should We Stop Looking For Meaning in (minimalist) Art?

When it comes to abstract minimalist art, I enjoy watching the reactions of viewers. I often see puzzled faces and fuming heads, all dealing with one elementary question: “What was the artist...

Minimalist Lamp Design created by Aesence

Is Minimalist Design the Key to Good Design?

For a long time, minimalism in design was considered the epitome of timeless aesthetics, functionality, quality, and good taste. As a result, more and more brands and products began to focus on...

Can Design be Art?

More and more designers are pushing the boundaries between art and design, creating furniture that looks like art. For them, there is no distinction between the two disciplines (as Michael Anastassiades, for...

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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Founded in 2015 out of a deep fascination and appreciation, Aesence has developed into one of the leading online platforms dedicated to minimalist art & design.

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