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Documenting Moments in Time – A Conversation With Artist Cindy Leong

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 Design Mean a Loss of Identity?

“Less is more” – this phrase coined by Mies van der Rohe has long established itself beyond the boundaries of architecture. It has become a guiding principle for a whole generation of...

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“Untitled” – Does A Title Make the Art?

The title of an artwork is one of the first pieces of information we encounter when we look at a work of art. From precise descriptions to philosophical or vague and meaningless...
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Minimalism in Art: Is It Really That Simple?

In one of my last columns, I explored the question of what makes minimalist art so controversial and whether it can be too minimalist. This week I would like to elaborate on...

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Haf Chair by Tok Studio, Photography by Michał Tokarski
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Haf Chair by Tok Studio

Haf Chair is a minimalist chair by the Polish creative studio Tok Studio that radiates a deep elegance through its simplicity. The chair is...
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20 July → 01 November 2024Isamu Noguchi: Selected Sculptures & Richard Serra: Hitchcock SeriesGemini G.E.L.More Info
03 October → 01 November 2024John Zurier: “The Mountain, the Cloud and the Springs”Galerie Nordenhake StockholmMore Info
12 October → 02 November 2024Time Spent: Alexandra Yan Wong & Oliver ChalkGallery 57More Info

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