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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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Minimalist abstract monochrome painting

Aesthetics: Subjective or Objective?

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. A saying we’ve all heard before and have probably said ourselves. Sure, aesthetics are subjective – but is that really the case? Numerous studies...

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04 April → 17 May 2025Sam Lock – MurmurationsAnima Mundi GalleryMore Info
15 February → 18 May 2025Kandinsky’s Universe: Geometric Abstraction in the 20th CenturyMuseum BarberiniMore Info
24 April → 24 May 2025Nuria Maria – Z I L V E RCadogan GalleryMore Info

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Minimalist Kim Bench by Luca Nichetto for De La Espada
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Kim Bench by Luca Nichetto

The Kim Bench is a minimalist bench designed by Luca Nichetto for De La Espada that reinterprets the classic design language of the 1950s....
Jade by Malgorzata Bany | Minimalist Art
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Jade by Malgorzata Bany

Malgorzata Bany is a Polish artist and designer working and living in London. Her work ranges from sculptures, furniture, and homewares. The Jade collection...
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