Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram
How little can you do and still remain fully engaged? For Icelandic artist Steingrímur Gauti (b. 1986), this question shapes his perspective on painting. Working from his studio in Reykjavík, Gauti creates abstract works through layering, repetition, and attention to surface and material. Often working in muted, nearly monochrome tones,...

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Untitled Artwork, Aesence
Discussing Contemporary Art is multifaceted and complex. It’s nearly impossible to consider all aspects, after all, our perception, interpretation, and understanding of art is purely subjective. Nevertheless, this personal exchange of one’s...
Abstract Sculpture, created with Midjourney
Inspiration can come from many sources, but a new study has shown that visual art may play a particularly important role in the creative process.  Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for...
Abstract minimalist art created with AI
I recently had a thought-provoking conversation about minimalist art. My counterpart, a collector of figurative art, expressed his astonishment at the supposed interchangeability of many minimalist works. It wasn’t the first time...


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Minimalist Art

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


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