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Viktor Kobylianski, half blue, 2024, cement dust, pigments, cotton, 28x22in (approx. 71 x 56cm) © The Artist

Between Presence and Disappearance – 3 Questions for Viktor Kobylianski

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages of their careers. This time I would like to share with you the captivating artworks of Viktor Kobylianski. Viktor Kobylianski (b. 1995, Kyiv, Ukraine) is a Portland-based artist whose process-driven practice explores the quiet persistence...

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Between Presence and Disappearance – 3 Questions for Viktor Kobylianski

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages of their careers. This time I would like to share with you the captivating artworks of Viktor...

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Minimalist Art | Sculptures by Darren Harvey-Regan via Aesence

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Darren Harvey-Regan – The Erratics

'The Erratics' is a series of sculptures made of carved chalk, beautifully photographed by Darren Harvey-Regan.

Armando Chant, Grisaille Diptych I (Mist through the morning light), 2023, Hand embroidered linen, wax, pigment powder, etched aluminium panel, pigment wash, varnish, framed: 48 × 64,5 cm © The Artist, Images Courtesy of @Francisgallery, artwork photography by @_tobymitchell

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Armando Chant – Monochrome Landscapes

Armando Chant (b. 1974) is a Sydney-based contemporary artist whose monochrome works instigate a thoughtful...

Abstract Sculpture, made with Midjourney by Aesence

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Is Abstraction the Essence of Art?

The pursuit of abstraction is as old as humanity itself. From prehistoric cave drawings to...

John Pittman, Ledge, 2019, Alkyd/Wood Relief, 30.48 x 24.13 x 3.81 cm © The Artist via Regards Gallery

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John Pittman – Geometric Painted Objects

John Pittman (b. 1948) is an artist who blurs the lines between painting and sculpture...

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22 January → 07 March 2026	André Marfaing – Ink Wash Paintings, 1960s – 1980s	Ceysson & Bénétière Tokyo	More Info
11 January → 07 March 2026	David Quinn – Samhain	Rossicontemporary	More Info
12 February → 07 March 2026	Tycjan Knut – On Formality	Cadogan Gallery Milan	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

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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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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...

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...

How Ugly May Art Be?

What is art at a time when art can be anything? Rotten food in a freezer? Smudged graffiti on a wall? Animals pickled in formaldehyde? Art is subjective. Sure. Everyone perceives something...

Does Our Personality Influence Our Taste in Art?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with the Canadian artist Alexander Jowett, in which he asked me the interesting question of whether there is a connection between introverted personalities and minimalist art....

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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