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“Paintings as Phenomena” – A Conversation With Maya Makino

Maya Makino, born in 1980 in Kanagawa, Japan, is an artist whose work is characterized by a unique devotion to the color Indigo. Her paintings are deeply rooted in personal memories and sensations that she draws from her past. She gives these snapshots form and expression on wooden panels, which...

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“Paintings as Phenomena” – A Conversation With Maya Makino

Maya Makino, born in 1980 in Kanagawa, Japan, is an artist whose work is characterized by a unique devotion to the color Indigo. Her paintings are deeply rooted in personal memories and...

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A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Art Editorials

Should We Stop Looking For Meaning in (minimalist) Art?

When it comes to abstract minimalist art, I enjoy watching the reactions of viewers. I...

Cindy Leong, Cause and Effect 2413, 2024, oil, ash on linen, 31,5 x 25 cm © The Artist

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Contemporary Minimalist Artists To Watch In 2025

The understanding of art with a minimalist aesthetic has changed steadily over the last century....

Aesence | ‘Pot Kettle Black’ by Deborah Tarr. Cadogan Contemporary has represented Debroah Tarr in London for over twenty years. © Image via Cadogan Gallery

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8 Galleries For Minimalist Art Lovers

Art with a minimalist aesthetic has been around for over 100 years, with its height...

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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12 March → 18 April 2026	Merrill Wagner – Marking Time	David Zwirner NY	More Info
28 February → 18 April 2026	Marieta Chirulescu, Fred Sandback – Phase	Galerie Thomas Schulte	More Info
13 February → 18 April 2026	Anne Truitt – Waterleaf	Matthew Marks Gallery NY	More Info

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Interviews

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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