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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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Struan Teague, Untitled, 2022, pigment, dispersion, oil and pencil on linen, 160 x 110 cm © The Artist

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Struan Teague – Poetic Symphonies of Lines and Colors

Struan Teague (b. 1991, Edinburgh) is an emerging artist living and working in Edinburgh. In...

Installation view of Enrich R.’s solo exhibition ‘Abstract Problems’ at Circle Culture Gallery Berlin, 2025. Photography Sarah Dorweiler / Aesence

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Experiencing ‘Abstract Problems’ – Enrich.R at Circle Culture Gallery Berlin

On February 13, Circle Culture Gallery in Berlin opened a solo exhibition of the emerging...

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6 Emerging Minimalist Artists To Keep An Eye On

The Minimal Art movement from the 1960s changed the art world. It was born a...

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.

Current Exhibitions

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03 September → 03 October 2026	Richard Hearns – “No Ruined Stones”	Cadogan Gallery	More Info
26 August → 03 October 2026	reimagine Yun Hyong-keun	PKM 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

Aesthetic Paper: Can Art Change our Brain?

Art can trigger many things in us, from joy and fascination to anger and disgust. But this perception is by no means a one-sided experience. On the contrary, it is a complex...

Abstract Sculpture, created with Midjourney

Aesthetic Paper: Art As A Source Of Inspiration

Inspiration can come from many sources, but a new study has shown that visual art may play a particularly important role in the creative process. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for...

What Makes Minimalist Design? The Big Picture Or The Detail?

Many people believe that minimalist design, with its reduction to the essentials and lack of details, loses a part of its identity. But does minimalist design really lack details? And if so,...

Is Contemporary Art Too Loud?

Discussing Contemporary Art is multifaceted and complex. It’s nearly impossible to consider all aspects, after all, our perception, interpretation, and understanding of art is purely subjective. Nevertheless, this personal exchange of one’s...

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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