Curatorial publication dedicated to minimalist art & design.

Emma Cowley, Future Past, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 70cm

Attuned to the Landscape – 3 Questions for Emma Cowley

Emma Cowley is a British artist whose practice is deeply rooted in an enduring connection to the natural world. Based in rural Wiltshire, Cowley draws constant inspiration from the landscape around her. Her works are characterized by a restrained color palette and a quiet sense of balance. Some pieces unfold...

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Attuned to the Landscape – 3 Questions for Emma Cowley

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Emma Bernhard, Failed Geometry I, 2019, Oil and acrylic on wool, 160x120 cm ©The Artist, Image Courtesy Jacob Bjorn Gallery

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Emma Bernhard – A Subtle Dialogue of Color and Form

With an individual style of expression, Swedish artist Emma Bernhard (b. 1981) subtly blends dynamism...

Leonardo Anker Vandal, Adagio VI, Acrylic and tea on cotton canvas, 150cm x 120cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Cadogan Gallery

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Leonardo Anker Vandal – Medley of Silence

Leonardo Anker Vandal (b. 1988) is an emerging multidisciplinary artist whose work is imbued with...

Ginny Fox, C23-4, 2023, acrylic on panel, ca. 61 x 45,7 cm © The Artist

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Ginny Fox – A Coalescence of Patterns, Textures and Colors

Ginny Fox is a contemporary artist from New York whose minimalist works are characterized by...

Abstract Sculpture, made with Midjourney by Aesence

Art Editorials

Is Abstraction the Essence of Art?

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

Current Exhibitions

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01 May → 27 June 2026	John Zurier ‘along – between’	Galerie Nordenhake Berlin	More Info
22 April → 27 June 2026	Ha Chong-Hyun	Almine Rech Brussels	More Info
28 March → 02 August 2026	Anne Truitt. Pioneer of Minimal Art	K20	More Info

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Interviews

Insights into the visions and philosophies of minimalist artists and designers.

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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

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Between Precision and Serendipity – A Conversation With Artist Jean Philippe Lagouarde

Minimalist Art & Design News

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?

An abstract, reduced, minimalist painting, created with Midjourney. Even if I don't like it, why should it bother me?

Minimalist Art and Its Critics: Emotional Responses to “Emotionless” Art

Art is controversial, and art with a minimalist aesthetic is particularly so. Of course, what you like is subjective – I’ve written about that often enough. But abstract, minimalist art holds a...

Minimalist Art in a black frame | Aesence

Does art with intention sell better?

Today I would like to invite you to think together about the way we perceive art: Does our appreciation or personal feeling for a work of art change when we know the...

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...

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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