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The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence

I am very excited to share that my first book, The Art of Less – An Exploration of Essence, created in collaboration with Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects, was published today. This book means a lot to me, as it is the result of many years of exploration, research, and...

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Current Exhibitions

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11 September → 31 October 2026Richard Nott – ‘Etemenanki’Anima Mundi GalleryMore Info
12 September → 31 October 2026Traces We Hold – Isadora Gullov-Singhre.riddleMore Info
24 September → 07 November 2026Ha Chong-HyunLisson GalleryMore Info
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Aesence Newsletter for minimalist aesthetics

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Stay up-to-date with 'Editor's Picks' - the Aesence newsletter with personal recommendations on current exhibitions, interviews, articles, and more.

Interviews

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

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Minimalist Aesthetics around the world


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Essays & Editorials

Explorations on the subtle depth of minimalist aesthetics beyond its surface.

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Black Painting created with Midjourney

The Black Paintings of the New York School

Black – a color that has always been associated with strong emotions and a certain mysticism. It stood not only for the simple representation of darkness and night but also carried symbolic...
Minimalist Art in a black frame | Aesence

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...
Abstract Painting created with Midjourney by Aesence

Is AI-Generated Art really Art?

Today I would like to share my thoughts on a very controversial and yet interesting topic: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in art. There are already countless articles and opinions on...

About Aesence

Founded in 2015 out of a deep fascination and appreciation, Aesence has developed into one of the leading online platforms dedicated to minimalist art & design.

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Minimalist Design

An exploration of the beautiful simplicity of minimalist design & architecture.

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Founded by Sarah Dorweiler, Aesence is an independent editorial publication dedicated to minimalist art and design.