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Layers of Contrast – A Conversation With Artist Krista Mezzadri

In the latest edition of our interview series, we once again dive into the world of minimalist aesthetics. In inspiring conversations with creative minds from the fields of architecture, design, and art, we explore how they are guided by their vision and how they express it in their works. Along the way, they provide us...

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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...
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 Abstraction the Essence of Art?

The pursuit of abstraction is as old as humanity itself. From prehistoric cave drawings to ancient Greek sculptures of the Cyclades, abstraction is a timeless expression of our human need to break...
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Can Art Be Intentionless?

Well, it’s a question that has stumped philosophers and thinkers for centuries. Some say yes, art is simply an expression of the creator’s innermost thoughts and feelings, pure and unbridled. Others argue...

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31 May → 27 July 2025Yeonju Son & Brigitte MarionneauBuysse GalleryMore Info
01 May → 01 August 2025Carmen Herrera – The Paris Years: 1948–1953Lisson GalleryMore Info
28 May → 01 August 2025Robert RymanDavid Zwirner Gallery HKMore Info

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Raw Essentials by New Tendency

New Tendency furniture is designed to improve the quality of life in both home and work environments. The company produces furniture that is both...
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