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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 I had heard this criticism, but this time it stayed with me. Is there perhaps more truth in this criticism than I would...

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Laura Sachs – Exploring the Boundaries of Painting and Object

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F Side Table by Studio Buzao

Ylva Carlgren. Photography by Olof Ringmar

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Between Light and Emptiness – A Conversation With Artist Ylva Carlgren

Jacob Bjorn Gallery presented some sculptures by Danish sculptor Frode Steinicke, whose works are characterized by geometric abstraction. At the fair were 2 works by him. Image Courtesy Jacob Bjorn Gallery

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Between Simplicity and Complexity: A Review of Enter Art Fair 2023

Chung Chang-Sup, Meditation 91010, 1991, Tak fiber on canvas, 130 x 162 cm © Photography by Perrotin

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Chung Chang-Sup – Honoring Nature Through Monochrome Paintings

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Astrid Van den Bosch, It is a close call, 80 x 100 cm © The Artist

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Astrid Van den Bosch – Intuitive Abstract Compositions

Astrid Van den Bosch (b. 1965) is a Belgian artist whose large-format works are characterized by an abstract and reduced language. She began her...

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Chung Chang-Sup – Honoring Nature Through Monochrome Paintings

Known for his pioneering contribution to the Dansaekhwa movement, Chung Chang-Sup (1927 – 2011) left a lasting mark on the international art scene with...

Koji Enokura, Untitled, 1978, Waste oil on cotton fabric, 117 × 76 × 5 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Tokyo Gallery + BTAP

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Kōji Enokura – Transcendence Through Matter

Kōji Enokura (1942 – 1995) was a Japanese artist known for his versatile practice in painting, installation and photography. He was a founding member...

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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...

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...

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

Until the beginning of the 20th century, art served primarily as a mere representation of reality. In the course of modernism, however, artists began to question the conventional boundaries and definitions of...

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 are computer-generated artworks being sold at auction for dizzying sums1; artists are also increasingly using algorithms to...

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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...

Art Criticism: A Blessing Or A Curse?

Art criticism is a centuries-old tradition that attempts to analyze, interpret, and judge the quality of an artwork. It has been used to ensure that the best art is created and displayed...

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12 April → 30 May 2025	Asger Dybvad Larsen – Ship of Theseus	Galerie Rolando Anselmi	More Info
13 February → 31 May 2025	Enrich.R – “Abstract Problems”	Circle Culture Gallery	More Info
23 April → 01 June 2025	Kim Bartelt – Rooms	ARDEN + WHITE Gallery	More Info