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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...

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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...

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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"Noguchi And Greece, Greece And Noguchi" - A Book on the relationship between Isamu Noguchi, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, and Greece.

Art Understand

An Artist Between Two Worlds: New Book Explores Noguchi’s Bond With Greece

The book “Noguchi and Greece, Greece and Noguchi” explores and presents the relationship between Isamu...

Ultra Minimalist White Painting made with Midjourney

Art Editorials Understand

When Is Minimalism In Art Too Minimalist?

Minimalist art has its critics and admirers – but what is it about this type...

Art Design

Blending Art & Design – Post by Studiokhachatryan

Post, designed by Studiokhachatryan, is a minimalist archetype consisting of two elements molded from white...

Me experiencing Tête de femme (ca. 1908) at "Brancusi" at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, 2026, Photography by Aesence

Art News

Essence of Things – Experiencing Brancusi at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin

It never ceases to amaze me how much Constantin Brâncuși’s sculptures draw me in. Their...

Current Exhibitions

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26 August → 03 October 2026	reimagine Yun Hyong-keun	PKM Gallery	More Info
03 September → 03 October 2026	Richard Hearns – “No Ruined Stones”	Cadogan Gallery	More Info
12 September → 31 October 2026	Traces We Hold – Isadora Gullov-Singh	re.riddle	More Info

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Interviews

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

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Interviews

Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

Minimalist Art & Design News

The Debate on Timeless Aesthetics: What Makes Art & Design Last?

The debate on timeless aesthetics is a complex and multifaceted discussion. There are many different perspectives on what makes art and design enduring and timeless. For centuries, these disciplines have served as...

Alexander Jowett, Midnight Moon, 2015/18, paint pen and stitching on raw denim over wood panel, ca. 122 x 122 cm © The Artist

Beyond Monotony: Repetition in Minimalist Art

There are so many exciting aspects of abstract, minimalist art to explore and the theme of repetition is definitely one of them. For some it may seem boring and monotonous, but for...

“Untitled” – Does A Title Make the Art?

The title of an artwork is one of the first pieces of information we encounter when we look at a work of art. From precise descriptions to philosophical or vague and meaningless...

How the Mere-Exposure-Effect affects our perception of aesthetics

In conversations with designer and artist friends, I’ve been talking a lot lately about how everything looks the same right now. The same colors and shapes are everywhere. Sure, if something is...

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...

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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