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Kaleen Cameron, Traces, Untitled, N.24, 2025, Acrylic, marble dust, crushed rock, and pigment on raw canvas,approx. 51 x 51 cm (20 x 20 in) © The Artist

A Space for Stillness – 3 Questions for Kaleen Cameron

Stillness is a receptive state – one that creates space for the subtle and for what only becomes visible once the mind settles. This quality of stillness lies at the heart of Kaleen Cameron’s work. Through her restrained compositions, the Oakland-based artist invites viewers into a slower, more present way...

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A Space for Stillness – 3 Questions for Kaleen Cameron

Stillness is a receptive state – one that creates space for the subtle and for what only becomes visible once the mind settles. This quality of stillness lies at the heart of...

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Blanca Nieto, Horizonte, 2025, Silk, gauze, tarlatan, cords, and pigment on stretcher frame, 82 x 66 cm © The Artist

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Layers of Memory – 3 Questions for Blanca Nieto

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

Stephen Whatcott, Tomorrow Morning, 2023, acrylic on canvas 40 x 30cm © The Artist

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Stephen Whatcott – Bold and Minimalist Compositions

Stephen Whatcott (b. 1983) is a self-taught artist from the Cotswolds, England. In his abstract,...

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

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

Minimalist Paintings by Bo Kim | Aesence

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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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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

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Aesthetic Paper: The Importance Of Aesthetics For Our Brain

When we look at a piece of art, our brain is constantly reacting, even after we stop looking at it. A study provides new insights into how our brain reacts when we...

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...

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,...

Is Contemporary Art Too Loud?

Discussing Contemporary Art is multifaceted and complex. It’s nearly impossible to consider all aspects, after all, our perception, interpretation, and understanding of art is purely subjective. Nevertheless, this personal exchange of one’s...

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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