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Painting as Language – A Conversation With Artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon

French artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon (b. 1985) approaches painting as a form of investigation. His practice is driven by an intuitive exploration of what painting can be, with each work finding its form through the act of making. He always works on several canvases simultaneously, moving back and forth between them...

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Painting as Language – A Conversation With Artist Jean-Baptiste Besançon

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Matthew Keers, Untitled, 2024, Acrylic on Wooden Panel, 25 x 20 cm © Image Courtesy Matthew Keers

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The Language of Color – 3 Questions for Matthew Keers

“3 Questions for…” is a new series to showcase and promote the work of upcoming...

Minimalist sculpture | Sergio de Camargo via Aesence Directory for minimalist aesthetics

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What Makes Minimalist Sculptures Aesthetic?

I have always been fascinated by minimalist sculptures. Because, unlike a painting or photograph, a...

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....

Me experiencing Tête de femme (ca. 1908) at "Brancusi" at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, 2026, Photography by Aesence

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Essence of Things – Experiencing Brancusi at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin

It never ceases to amaze me how much Constantin Brâncuși’s sculptures draw me in. Their...

Current Exhibitions

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04 June → 10 July 2026	Ann Purcell: The Seventies	Berry Campbell	More Info
20 May → 25 July 2026	Dori Deng – Sculpting	Space of Time Gallery	More Info
18 June → 01 August 2026	In Between State – Armando Chant & Sungmin Park	BHAK	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

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...

Books to understand minimalist aesthetics: White by Kenya Hare via Aesence

Understanding minimalist aesthetics – my 3 favorite books

For me, minimalist aesthetics are pure and unadulterated and can only be mastered with a calm mind. This is why I want to share three of the books that have helped me...

Minimalism in Art: Is It Really That Simple?

In one of my last columns, I explored the question of what makes minimalist art so controversial and whether it can be too minimalist. This week I would like to elaborate on...

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 are computer-generated artworks being sold at auction for dizzying sums1; artists are also increasingly using algorithms to...

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...

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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