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Laura Sachs, Dusty H., 2022, oil on canvas, 180x150cm, © Laura Sachs, Photography Trevor Lloyd

Laura Sachs – Exploring the Boundaries of Painting and Object

Laura Sachs (b. 1985) is a contemporary German artist who explores the boundaries between painting and object in her reduced, abstract works. She initially studied philosophy and art in Frankfurt am Main and completed her studies at the Düsseldorf Art Academy in 2018 as a master student. Sachs’ works are...

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Laura Sachs – Exploring the Boundaries of Painting and Object

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Yvonne Willemse, Running gray 21, 2023, oil paint and graphite on birch plywood 15 x 15 x 2.4 cm © The Artist

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Yvonne Willemse – Geometric Tranquility

Yvonne Willemse (b. 1967) is a contemporary Dutch artist who lives and works in Breda....

Minimalist art by Anthony Pearson via Aesence

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Anthony Pearson – Blurring the Line Between Sculpture and Painting

Anthony Pearson (b. 1969), a Los Angeles-based artist, is renowned for his meticulous and sensitive...

Abstract Minimalist Paintings by Enrich R. - Aesence

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Enrich.R – Abstract Poetic Essence

Enrich.R (b. 2001) is a contemporary Spanish artist whose minimalist paintings are characterized by a...

Alicia Gimeno, Form & Line 7, Mixed Medium on Canvas, ca. 122 cm x 99 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Escat Gallery

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Lines of Silence – 3 Questions for Alicia Gimeno

“3 Questions for…” showcases and promotes the work of upcoming artists in the early stages...

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12 September → 14 February 2026	Michael Venezia – Blankness as a knowing subject	Kienzle Art Foundation	More Info
22 November → 14 February 2026	Maximilian Rödel – Bridges	Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle	More Info
09 January → 21 February 2026	Tina Shaw – On the Brink	ARDEN + WHITE Gallery	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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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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On Form, Matter and Emptiness – A Conversation With Artist Eleanor Bartlett

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Aesthetic Paper: Brain Region Holds the Key to Aesthetic Judgment

Why do I find something beautiful and aesthetic? A topic that has fascinated and inspired me for years. A study by the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics has found something amazing,...

Abstract Sculpture made with Midjourney by Aesence

Aesthetic Paper: Beautiful nature – controversial art

People tend to agree on what is aesthetically pleasing in faces and natural landscapes, but not in human-made artifacts like art or architecture, but why?

Photography by Dillon Mangum via Unsplash

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...

Does Minimalist Art Always Look the Same?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation about minimalist art. My counterpart, a collector of figurative art, expressed his astonishment at the supposed interchangeability of many minimalist works. It wasn’t the first time...

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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