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 creatives working in various disciplines. Influenced by brands like Apple, minimalist design has particularly become a symbol of innovation, quality, and user-friendliness in...

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Minimalist Art Created with Midjourney
I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with the Canadian artist Alexander Jowett, in which he asked me the interesting question of whether there is a connection between introverted personalities and minimalist art....
AI Art created by Aesence
Those who love art, love to talk about it. The artist’s biography and the circumstances under which a work was created, all this fascinates us. It gives us a sense of connection...
Minimalist sculpture | Sergio de Camargo via Aesence Directory for minimalist aesthetics
I have always been fascinated by minimalist sculptures. Because, unlike a painting or photograph, a sculpture can be viewed from all angles. The way light, shadow, and perspective play with it can...

Minimalist Design

Minimalist Table Design "Norte" by Dear Durango | Aesence
Dear Durango, an emerging design studio, presents its first series of works: Norte (Spanish for “North”). Inspired by the collective imagination of northern Mexico...
Minimalist Lamp "Nomade"
The NOMADE Lamp is the result of a collaboration between Design Milk and hollis+morris, a renowned Toronto-based furniture and lighting design brand. This versatile...

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


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