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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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Richard Zinon, Untitled, 2022, Oil on canvas, 125 x 100 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Alzueta Gallery

Art

Richard Zinon – Emotional Abstraction

Richard Zinon is a contemporary British artist whose abstract works explore elemental features of painting...

Jade by Malgorzata Bany | Minimalist Art

Art

Malgorzata Bany – Exploring A Bond Of The Opposites With Acies

Malgorzata Bany is a Polish artist and designer working and living in London. Her work...

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...

Art

John Van Oers – Intersections of Architecture, Landscape, and Emotion

John Van Oers, born in 1967 in Neerpelt is a Belgian artist. In his work...

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
17 September → 17 October 2026	Nuria Maria: Blues Rouge	Cadogan Gallery Milan	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

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,...

Should We Stop Looking For Meaning in (minimalist) Art?

When it comes to abstract minimalist art, I enjoy watching the reactions of viewers. I often see puzzled faces and fuming heads, all dealing with one elementary question: “What was the artist...

Abstract Painting created with Midjourney by Aesence

Is AI-Generated Art really Art?

Today I would like to share my thoughts on a very controversial and yet interesting topic: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in art. There are already countless articles and opinions on...

White minimalist table lamp | What makes design intuitive and what role do aesthetics play? Aesence

Intuitive Design: The Underestimated Value of Aesthetics

In my exploration of what constitutes good design, I frequently stumbled upon the term intuition. “Good design should be intuitive” I read in many books and articles. But what does that actually...

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 late 19th century, Western art was predominantly oriented toward the representation of the...

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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