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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...

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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03 September → 03 October 2026Richard Hearns – “No Ruined Stones”Cadogan GalleryMore Info
26 August → 03 October 2026reimagine Yun Hyong-keunPKM GalleryMore Info
17 September → 17 October 2026Nuria Maria: Blues RougeCadogan Gallery MilanMore Info
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Aesence Newsletter for minimalist aesthetics

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Stay up-to-date with 'Editor's Picks' - the Aesence newsletter with personal recommendations on current exhibitions, interviews, articles, and more.

Interviews

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

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Essays & Editorials

Explorations on the subtle depth of minimalist aesthetics beyond its surface.

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Minimalist Art Created with Midjourney

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....
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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...
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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...

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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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Minimalist Design

An exploration of the beautiful simplicity of minimalist design & architecture.

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Founded by Sarah Dorweiler, Aesence is an independent editorial publication dedicated to minimalist art and design.