Curatorial publication dedicated to minimalist art & design.

Daniel Levine, Untitled #9, 2016-2018, oil on muslin, ca. 23 x 22,6 cm © The Artist

Daniel Levine – Exploring the Nature of Painting

Daniel Levine (1959 – 2022) was a contemporary artist from New York whose monochromatic works explore questions about the nature of painting and representation. Levine studied art at the State University of New York at Buffalo until 1983. A year later, he set up a studio in New York and...

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Daniel Levine – Exploring the Nature of Painting

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Jacob Bjorn Gallery presented some sculptures by Danish sculptor Frode Steinicke, whose works are characterized by geometric abstraction. At the fair were 2 works by him. Image Courtesy Jacob Bjorn Gallery

Art News

Between Simplicity and Complexity: A Review of Enter Art Fair 2023

The Enter Art Fair, Scandinavia’s largest international art fair in Copenhagen, opened its doors again...

Abstract Painting created with Midjourney by Aesence

Art Editorials

Is AI-Generated Art really Art?

Today I would like to share my thoughts on a very controversial and yet interesting...

Nuria Maria, Black White, 2022, Painting, Acrylic on linen, 162 × 132 × 4 cm © The Artist, Image by Francis Gallery

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Nuria Maria – An Interplay of Light, Color and Atmosphere

Nuria Maria (b. 1990) is a young emerging artist from the Netherlands, who tries to...

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Julia Mangold – An Interplay of Form and Surface

Julia Mangold, born in 1966, studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich...

Current Exhibitions

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22 April → 27 June 2026	Ha Chong-Hyun	Almine Rech Brussels	More Info
01 May → 27 June 2026	John Zurier ‘along – between’	Galerie Nordenhake Berlin	More Info
04 June → 10 July 2026	Ann Purcell: The Seventies	Berry Campbell	More Info

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Interviews

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

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

Interviews

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

Minimalist Art & Design News

Beyond Horror Vacui: Emptiness in Minimalist Art

The concept of emptiness is a fascinating paradox – for some, it is an invitation, a symbol of freedom and infinite possibilities. For others, emptiness evokes a feeling of insecurity and fear,...

Kazimir Malevich, The Black Square, 1915, Image is in Public Domain

How a Black Square Became an Expression of Pure Emotion

There are works of art that were so different, so beautiful, so ugly or so special that they changed the course of art history. Kazimir Malevich’s “Black Square” was one of these...

Art Criticism: A Blessing Or A Curse?

Art criticism is a centuries-old tradition that attempts to analyze, interpret, and judge the quality of an artwork. It has been used to ensure that the best art is created and displayed...

Abstract Sculpture made with Midjourney by Aesence

Can Art Be Intentionless?

Well, it’s a question that has stumped philosophers and thinkers for centuries. Some say yes, art is simply an expression of the creator’s innermost thoughts and feelings, pure and unbridled. Others argue...

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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