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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. “What does that mean?” or “Surely my child could have done that, too” are familiar comments on such minimalist art. In traditional painting, white was used predominantly as a primer, for the depiction of light...

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

Minimalist Art

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Art Criticism: A Blessing Or A Curse?

Art criticism is a centuries-old tradition that attempts to analyze, interpret, and judge the quality...

Minimalist Steel Sculpture by Jürgen Heinz

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Jürgen Heinz – Moving Sculptures

Jürgen Heinz (b. 1969) is a German metal sculptor. His minimalist and abstract work, which...

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

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Antonia Ferrer – An Exploration Of Contemporary Minimalism

Antonia Ferrer is a contemporary artist who is represented by Alzueta Gallery. She lives and...

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David Quinn – Art as A Marker of Time

David Quinn (b. 1971) is an Irish artist living and working in Shillelagh, Ireland. He...

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07 March → 25 April 2026	Ulrich Erben – Years. Years and days	Galerie Bastian	More Info
02 April → 02 May 2026	Gwen Hardie – Alchemy of Light	Dolby Chadwick	More Info
01 April → 09 May 2026	Ali Enache & Graziela Guardino – Diffused Expressions	ARDEN + WHITE Gallery	More Info

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

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Interviews

Landscapes of Silence – A Conversation With Artist Marina Arias

Hideaki Yamanobe in his atelier in Tokyo.

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Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

Jean Philippe Lagouarde in his studio © Photography by Nolwenn Pernin

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Between Precision and Serendipity – A Conversation With Artist Jean Philippe Lagouarde

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Resonance Beyond the Surface – A Conversation With Artist Søren Sejr

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Does art with intention sell better?

Today I would like to invite you to think together about the way we perceive art: Does our appreciation or personal feeling for a work of art change when we know the...

Isamu Noguchi, Globular, 1928. Brass. 20 x 9 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (50.8 x 23.2 x 29.2 cm). Collection of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York. The Noguchi Museum Archives, 35. Photo: Kevin Noble. © The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York / ARS

Noguchi and Brâncuși – A Formative Encounter

Isamu Noguchi is one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His work is characterized by the fusion of art and design, as well as his abstract and organic forms....

Abstract Sculpture, made with Midjourney by Aesence

Is Abstraction the Essence of Art?

The pursuit of abstraction is as old as humanity itself. From prehistoric cave drawings to ancient Greek sculptures of the Cyclades, abstraction is a timeless expression of our human need to break...

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What Makes Minimalist Sculptures Aesthetic?

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...

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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