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 art and to break away from traditional forms of expression. This led to an increasingly abstract depiction of reality and diversity. Moreover, art...

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Aesence Newsletter for minimalist aesthetics
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Black Minimalist Chair, Image created with Midjourney
“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...
Abstract Painting created with Midjourney by Aesence
Today I would like to share my thoughts on a very controversial and yet interesting topic: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in art. There are already countless articles and opinions on...
Abstract Sculpture, made with Midjourney by Aesence
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...

Minimalist Design

White Lamp by Moisés Hernández
The minimalist lamp series “White Light” was designed by the designer Moisés Hernández and students of the Tecnológico de Monterrey together with the company...
Minimalist Kim Bench by Luca Nichetto for De La Espada
The Kim Bench is a minimalist bench designed by Luca Nichetto for De La Espada that reinterprets the classic design language of the 1950s....

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Antonia Ferrer, Cuerdas, Oil on primed canvas, 163x130x5cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Alzueta Gallery


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