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Hideaki Yamanobe in his atelier in Tokyo.

Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

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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Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

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Tomie Ohtake, Untitled, 1966, Oil on canvas, 136 x 130 cm © Courtesy the artist estate and Galeria Nara Roesler

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Tomie Ohtake – An Exploration of Color, Form, and Texture

Tomie Ohtake (1913 – 2015) was a Japanese artist whose minimalist paintings made her one...

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Bo Kim – Transforming Memories and Emotions into Art

Bo Kim (b.1994), a Seoul-based artist, is captivating with her meditative, minimalist art. Through her...

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“Untitled” – Does A Title Make the Art?

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David Quinn – Art as A Marker of Time

David Quinn (b. 1971) is an Irish artist living and working in Shillelagh, Ireland. He...

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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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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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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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