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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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03 September → 03 October 2026Richard Hearns – “No Ruined Stones”Cadogan GalleryMore Info
26 August → 03 October 2026reimagine Yun Hyong-keunPKM GalleryMore Info
12 September → 31 October 2026Traces We Hold – Isadora Gullov-Singhre.riddleMore Info
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Explorations on the subtle depth of minimalist aesthetics beyond its surface.

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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...
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Art Criticism: A Blessing Or A Curse?

Art criticism is a centuries-old tradition that attempts to analyze, interpret, and judge the quality of an artwork. It has been used to ensure that the best art is created and displayed...
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Aesthetics: Subjective or Objective?

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. A saying we’ve all heard before and have probably said ourselves. Sure, aesthetics are subjective – but is that really the case? Numerous studies...

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Founded in 2015 out of a deep fascination and appreciation, Aesence has developed into one of the leading online platforms dedicated to minimalist art & design.

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Minimalist Design

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Founded by Sarah Dorweiler, Aesence is an independent editorial publication dedicated to minimalist art and design.