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In Conversation with Cindy Leong | Aesence Interview

Documenting Moments in Time – A Conversation With Artist Cindy Leong

In the latest edition of our interview series, we once again dive into the world of minimalist aesthetics. In inspiring conversations with creative minds from the fields of architecture, design, and art, we explore how they are guided by their vision and how they express it in their works. Along...

Interviews

Documenting Moments in Time – A Conversation With Artist Cindy Leong

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Art Editorials Understand

Minimalism in Art: Is It Really That Simple?

In one of my last columns, I explored the question of what makes minimalist art...

Art Design

Layered Steel by Hyungshin Hwang

Hyungshin Hwang, a Korean designer based in Seoul, introduces his latest series of work entitled「Layered-steel」for...

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,...

Astrid Van den Bosch, It is a close call, 80 x 100 cm © The Artist

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Astrid Van den Bosch – Intuitive Abstract Compositions

Astrid Van den Bosch (b. 1965) is a Belgian artist whose large-format works are characterized...

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19 April → 07 June 2026	Ria Bosman – ONBEDEKT	TATJANA PIETERS	More Info
01 May → 27 June 2026	John Zurier ‘along – between’	Galerie Nordenhake Berlin	More Info
22 April → 27 June 2026	Ha Chong-Hyun	Almine Rech Brussels	More Info

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

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

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

Minimalist Art & Design News

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. “What does that mean?” or “Surely my child could have done that, too” are familiar comments on...

Abstract Sculpture made with Midjourney by Aesence

Aesthetic Paper: Beautiful nature – controversial art

People tend to agree on what is aesthetically pleasing in faces and natural landscapes, but not in human-made artifacts like art or architecture, but why?

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...

Minimalist photography by Joe Fletcher | Aesence

What do we perceive as aesthetic and why?

From the series exploring aesthetics: Are we looking at this the wrong way?

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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