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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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Enrich.R – Abstract Poetic Essence

Enrich.R (b. 2001) is a contemporary Spanish artist whose minimalist paintings are characterized by a complex layering strategy in which he combines color and...
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Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

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...

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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...
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Does Good Design Have to be Aesthetic?

Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. He is best known for his work at Braun, where he designed many iconic...

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13 February → 31 May 2025Enrich.R – “Abstract Problems”Circle Culture GalleryMore Info
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Nod Light by Simon Frambach

Nod Light is a minimalist table lamp designed by German designer Simon Frambach. The design of the lamp is deliberately simple: a rectangular aluminum...
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