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Woo Byoung Yun, Superposition No.23-02-186, 2023, Plaster & gouache on wood panel, 163.2 x 130.3 cm

Yoona Hur – Combining Korean Heritage With Contemporary Aesthetics

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Tycjan Knut, Untitled 19, 2020, Acrylic on canvas, 70 × 50 cm © The Artist, Image via Cadogan Gallery

Tycjan Knut – Subtle Abstractions

A flair for the unknown and a fascination with the art of past decades characterize the oeuvre of Tycjan Knut. Born in Warsaw in...

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

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...

Storing Seeds 2206, 2022, oil on linen, 35 x 30 cm

Cindy Leong – Art As A Visual Meditation

Cindy Leong is an emerging artist from Aotearoa New Zealand whose artistic practice is informed by a deep engagement with Eastern philosophy. In Leong’s...

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Latest Essays & Editorials

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...

Does Our Personality Influence Our Taste in Art?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with the Canadian artist Alexander Jowett, in which he...

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...

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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