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Painting as Language – A Conversation With Artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon

French artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon (b. 1985) approaches painting as a form of investigation. His practice is driven by an intuitive exploration of what painting can be, with each work finding its form through the act of making. He always works on several canvases simultaneously, moving back and forth between them...

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Painting as Language – A Conversation With Artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Viktor Kobylianski, half blue, 2024, cement dust, pigments, cotton, 28x22in (approx. 71 x 56cm) © The Artist

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Between Presence and Disappearance – 3 Questions for Viktor Kobylianski

Viktor Kobylianski (b. 1995, Kyiv, Ukraine) is a Portland-based artist whose process-driven practice explores the...

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...

Tycjan Knut, Untitled 19, 2020, Acrylic on canvas, 70 × 50 cm © The Artist, Image via Cadogan Gallery

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Tycjan Knut – Subtle Abstractions

A flair for the unknown and a fascination with the art of past decades characterize...

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Beyond Horror Vacui: Emptiness in Minimalist Art

The concept of emptiness is a fascinating paradox – for some, it is an invitation,...

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04 June → 10 July 2026	Ann Purcell: The Seventies	Berry Campbell	More Info
20 May → 25 July 2026	Dori Deng – Sculpting	Space of Time Gallery	More Info
18 June → 01 August 2026	In Between State – Armando Chant & Sungmin Park	BHAK	More Info

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Insights into the visions and philosophies of minimalist artists and designers.

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

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