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A man looking at an artwork by Agnes Martin, on view at 'Minimal' at Bourse de Commerce, Paris, 2025 © Photography by Aesence / Sarah Dorweiler

My Visit to ‘Minimal’ at Bourse de Commerce – Searching for Resonance

At the beginning of November, I traveled to Paris with great anticipation to see the exhibition ‘Minimal’ at the Bourse de Commerce, never suspecting that I would leave it with a feeling of disappointment. Curated by Jessica Morgan, director of the Dia Art Foundation, the show promised to present Minimal...

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My Visit to ‘Minimal’ at Bourse de Commerce – Searching for Resonance

At the beginning of November, I traveled to Paris with great anticipation to see the exhibition ‘Minimal’ at the Bourse de Commerce, never suspecting that I would leave it with a feeling...

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Søren Sejr – Between Instinct and Precision

Søren Sejr (b. 1981) is a Danish artist whose work is characterized by an exciting...

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

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Chung Chang-Sup – Honoring Nature Through Monochrome Paintings

Known for his pioneering contribution to the Dansaekhwa movement, Chung Chang-Sup (1927 – 2011) left...

Alicia Gimeno, Form & Line 7, Mixed Medium on Canvas, ca. 122 cm x 99 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Escat Gallery

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Lines of Silence – 3 Questions for Alicia Gimeno

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages...

Astrid Van den Bosch, It is a close call, 80 x 100 cm © The Artist

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Astrid Van den Bosch – Intuitive Abstract Compositions

Astrid Van den Bosch (b. 1965) is a Belgian artist whose large-format works are characterized...

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13 September → 29 November 2025	Minh Dung Vu – Silky Way	Galerie kajetan	More Info
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Gwen Hardie with a close-up of "Arc of the sun - Venetian red", 16 x 16 in, for UNTITLED, Miami Beach, Dec 3-7, 2025 with Arden and White © The Artist

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From Figuration to Abstraction: The Transformation of Modern Sculpture

Modern, abstract sculpture as we know it today is a relatively “new” form of expression in the long history of art. At the same time, however, it is a defining example 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 are computer-generated artworks being sold at auction for dizzying sums1; artists are also increasingly using algorithms to...

Should Design Be Subjective or Objective?

Talking about the aesthetics of design is a popular topic that can cause a lot of discussion. Sure, one’s own perception is subjective, but good design is primarily about function, right? So...

Is (Minimalist) Photography Art?

As some of you know, I’m also a passionate minimalist photographer. But recently, in a conversation with a few people, the question arose whether photography is art at all. And what about minimalist...

Does Minimalist Art Always Look the Same?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation about minimalist art. My counterpart, a collector of figurative...

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

Until the beginning of the 20th century, art served primarily as a mere representation 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...

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...

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