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Ekaterina Galera, Surface VII, 2026, Natural pigments, ground charcoal, rice paper on cradled wood panel, 30 × 40 × 3 cm / 11.8 × 15.7 × 1.2 in © The Artist

Surface as Memory – 3 Questions for Ekaterina Galera

Memories do not always return as clear images. Sometimes they remain as a vague impression, sometimes as a strong feeling – but over time, they begin to fade. In her minimalist, material-driven paintings, France-based artist Ekaterina Galera explores the surface as a place of memory. Born and raised in Siberia...

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Surface as Memory – 3 Questions for Ekaterina Galera

Memories do not always return as clear images. Sometimes they remain as a vague impression, sometimes as a strong feeling – but over time, they begin to fade. In her minimalist, material-driven...

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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....

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Exploring Minimalist Art – All you need to know

There’s something about minimalist art that makes it so captivating. Perhaps it’s the clean lines...

John Pittman, Ledge, 2019, Alkyd/Wood Relief, 30.48 x 24.13 x 3.81 cm © The Artist via Regards Gallery

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John Pittman – Geometric Painted Objects

John Pittman (b. 1948) is an artist who blurs the lines between painting and sculpture...

Meditative Minimalist Art By Jean-Philippe Lagouarde

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Jean Philippe Lagouarde – Meditative Minimalist Art

Jean-Philippe Lagouarde is a self-taught artist from France whose works are characterized by a calm,...

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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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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 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 are computer-generated artworks being sold at auction for dizzying sums1; artists are also increasingly using algorithms to...

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...

Ultra Minimalist White Painting made with Midjourney

When Is Minimalism In Art Too Minimalist?

Minimalist art has its critics and admirers – but what is it about this type of art that makes it so controversial? While some appreciate the calm and often meditative quality of...

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...

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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