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Steingrímur Gauti in his studio. Photography by Eva Schram

Painting as Presence – A Conversation With Artist Steingrímur Gauti

How little can you do and still remain fully engaged? For Icelandic artist Steingrímur Gauti (b. 1986), this question shapes his perspective on painting. Working from his studio in Reykjavík, Gauti creates abstract works through layering, repetition, and attention to surface and material. Often working in muted, nearly monochrome tones,...

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Painting as Presence – A Conversation With Artist Steingrímur Gauti

Minimalist Art

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"Noguchi And Greece, Greece And Noguchi" - A Book on the relationship between Isamu Noguchi, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, and Greece.

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An Artist Between Two Worlds: New Book Explores Noguchi’s Bond With Greece

The book “Noguchi and Greece, Greece and Noguchi” explores and presents the relationship between Isamu...

Maria Yelletisch, Puesta de Sol desde avión 2, 2022, Oil on linen, 50 x 40 cm ©The Artist, Photography Alzueta Gallery

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Maria Yelletisch – Finding Peace in Repetition

Maria Yelletisch (b. 1987), an emerging artist from Barcelona, has already made a name for...

Masaaki Yamada, Work C.p 330, 1966, Oil on paper, 90.5 × 72.5 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Larkin Erdmann

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Masaaki Yamada – Expression Through Color and Form

Masaaki Yamada (1929-2010) was a Japanese painter who became known for his contributions to abstract...

Carolin Kreutzer, Shift I, 2025, Acrylic on cotton canvas, 100 × 120 × 4 cm © The Artist

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Stillness in Form and Color – 3 Questions for Carolin Kreutzer

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

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01 April → 09 May 2026	Ali Enache & Graziela Guardino – Diffused Expressions	ARDEN + WHITE Gallery	More Info
19 March → 16 May 2026	James Collins – Deltas	Encounter	More Info
25 March → 22 May 2026	Flavin, Judd, McCracken, Ryman, Sandback	David Zwirner London	More Info

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

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Landscapes of Silence – A Conversation With Artist Marina Arias

Hideaki Yamanobe in his atelier in Tokyo.

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Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

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

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Aesthetic Paper: Art As A Source Of Inspiration

Inspiration can come from many sources, but a new study has shown that visual art may play a particularly important role in the creative process. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for...

Head and neck from a marble figure, Early Cycladic II, 2700–2500 BCE, Marble, 6.6 cm x 3.8 cm, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, USA and Public Domain

Is Cycladic Art the Origin of Minimalist Aesthetics?

The assumption that a minimalist and abstract aesthetic is a style of the modern era seems plausible at first glance. But what inspired artists of that time to reduce their works so...

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 itself beyond the boundaries of architecture. It has become a guiding principle for a whole generation of...

Abstract Sculpture made with Midjourney by Aesence

Can Art Be Intentionless?

Well, it’s a question that has stumped philosophers and thinkers for centuries. Some say yes, art is simply an expression of the creator’s innermost thoughts and feelings, pure and unbridled. Others argue...

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...

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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