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“Art Can’t Be Made for Other People” – A Conversation With Morgan Stokes

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...

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“Art Can’t Be Made for Other People” – A Conversation With Morgan Stokes

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Ecriture (描法) No. 30–74, 1974, Pencil and oil on canvas, 97.2 × 130 cm © Park Seo-Bo

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An Exploration of ‘Dansaekhwa’ – Korean Monochrome Art

‘Dansaekhwa’ – Korean monochrome art – is an aesthetic movement that embraces the beauty of...

A Dark Monochrome Painting made with Midjourney by Aesence

Art Understand

Monochrome Painting: Fascination Beyond Color

In modern and contemporary art, there are few styles as controversial as monochrome painting. An...

A man is looking at a version of “Mlle Pogany” by Constantin Brâncuși. Image from the exhibition “Constantin Brâncuși” at the Center Pompidou 2024 © Photography by Sarah Dorweiler / Aesence

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Abstracted Essence – Visiting Constantin Brâncuși at Centre Pompidou

As the last days of the Constantin Brâncuși exhibition at the Centre Pompidou have begun,...

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Does Context Make Art More Beautiful?

Those who love art, love to talk about it. The artist’s biography and the circumstances...

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16 January → 14 March 2026	Charles Pollock – La peinture contenue dans son lieu	Galerie Dina Vierny	More Info
15 January → 21 March 2026	Josef Albers: Duets	David Zwirner Paris	More Info
13 January → 21 March 2026	Group Show: Where the sea ends	Perrotin London	More Info

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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

Interviews

Resonance Beyond the Surface – A Conversation With Artist Søren Sejr

Gwen Hardie with a close-up of "Arc of the sun - Venetian red", 16 x 16 in, for UNTITLED, Miami Beach, Dec 3-7, 2025 with Arden and White © The Artist

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The Alchemy of Light – A Conversation With Artist Gwen Hardie

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How a Black Square Became an Expression of Pure Emotion

There are works of art that were so different, so beautiful, so ugly or so special that they changed the course of art history. Kazimir Malevich’s “Black Square” was one of these...

A minimalist AI generated Table Lamp Design | Aesence

Between Algorithm and Aesthetics: How AI Changes the Design World

I recently tried out Midjourney, a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images of all kinds. From images of cats in clothes to concept art, to photo-realistic interior designs, you...

Minimalist Lamp Design created by Aesence

Is Minimalist Design the Key to Good Design?

For a long time, minimalism in design was considered the epitome of timeless aesthetics, functionality, quality, and good taste. As a result, more and more brands and products began to focus on...

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 itself beyond the boundaries of architecture. It has become a guiding principle for a whole generation 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...

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...

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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