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Isadora Gullov-Singh, Finding Tranquility, 91,5 x 122cm(36 x 48 in) © The Artist, Photography by Josef Jacques

The Rhythm of Stillness – 3 Questions for Isadora Gullov-Singh

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages of their careers. This time I would like to share with you the meditative works of Isadora Gullov-Singh. Isadora Gullov-Singh (b. 1973) creates abstract, minimalist paintings that explore the balance between structure and openness, presence...

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The Rhythm of Stillness – 3 Questions for Isadora Gullov-Singh

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages of their careers. This time I would like to share with you the meditative works of Isadora...

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Tomie Ohtake, Untitled, 1966, Oil on canvas, 136 x 130 cm © Courtesy the artist estate and Galeria Nara Roesler

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Tomie Ohtake – An Exploration of Color, Form, and Texture

Tomie Ohtake (1913 – 2015) was a Japanese artist whose minimalist paintings made her one...

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Minimalism in Abstract Expressionism – A Contradiction?

Abstract Expressionism is considered one of the most important art movements of the 20th century....

White abstract Painting created with Midjourney by Aesence

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Beyond the Visible: How White Paintings Challenge Our Perception of Art

There are hardly any works of art that are more controversial than completely white paintings....

Koji Enokura, Untitled, 1978, Waste oil on cotton fabric, 117 × 76 × 5 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Tokyo Gallery + BTAP

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Kōji Enokura – Transcendence Through Matter

Kōji Enokura (1942 – 1995) was a Japanese artist known for his versatile practice in...

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Line Nilsen in her studio. Photography by Reece Straw

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Between Intuition and Control – A Conversation With Artist Tycjan Knut

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What Makes Minimalist Design? The Big Picture Or The Detail?

Many people believe that minimalist design, with its reduction to the essentials and lack of details, loses a part of its identity. But does minimalist design really lack details? And if so,...

Can Design be Art?

More and more designers are pushing the boundaries between art and design, creating furniture that looks like art. For them, there is no distinction between the two disciplines (as Michael Anastassiades, for...

How the Mere-Exposure-Effect affects our perception of aesthetics

In conversations with designer and artist friends, I’ve been talking a lot lately about how everything looks the same right now. The same colors and shapes are everywhere. Sure, if something is...

“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...

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...

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...

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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