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“The way I work, is itself a form of meditation” – A Conversation With Artist David Quinn

In the latest edition of our interview series, we once again dive into the world of minimalist aesthetics. In inspiring conversations with creative minds from the fields of architecture, design, and art, we explore how they are guided by their vision and how they express it in their works. Along...

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“The way I work, is itself a form of meditation” – A Conversation With Artist David Quinn

Minimalist Art

A curated selection from the world of minimalist art.

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Abstract Painting created with Midjourney by Aesence

Art Editorials

Is AI-Generated Art really Art?

Today I would like to share my thoughts on a very controversial and yet interesting...

Minimalist Art | Sculptures by Darren Harvey-Regan via Aesence

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Darren Harvey-Regan – The Erratics

'The Erratics' is a series of sculptures made of carved chalk, beautifully photographed by Darren Harvey-Regan.

Sung Yeon-Hwa, Identity 24-000-004, 2024, Hanji, mixed media on canvas, 72 × 60.6 cm © The Artist

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Sung Yeon-Hwa – Capturing the Essence of Tranquility

Sung Yeon-Hwa (b. 1986) is an emerging artist from South Korea who captures the essence...

A man is looking at a version of “Mlle Pogany” by Constantin Brâncuși. Image from the exhibition “Constantin Brâncuși” at the Center Pompidou 2024 © Photography by Sarah Dorweiler / Aesence

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Abstracted Essence – Visiting Constantin Brâncuși at Centre Pompidou

As the last days of the Constantin Brâncuși exhibition at the Centre Pompidou have begun,...

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04 April → 04 April 2027	Agnes Martin: Painting is not making paintings	Dia:Beacon	More Info
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Interviews

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

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Silent Perception – A Conversation With Artist Hideaki Yamanobe

Minimalist Art & Design News

When Is Minimalism In Art Too Minimalist?

Minimalist art has its critics and admirers – but what is it about this type of art that makes it so controversial? While some appreciate the calm and often meditative quality of...

Abstract Sculpture, created with Midjourney

Aesthetic Paper: Can Art Change our Brain?

Art can trigger many things in us, from joy and fascination to anger and disgust. But this perception is by no means a one-sided experience. On the contrary, it is a complex...

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...

Can Design be Art?

More and more designers are pushing the boundaries between art and design, creating furniture that looks like art. For them, there is no distinction between the two disciplines (as Michael Anastassiades, for...

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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