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Søren Sejr, The Grey Silver Fox, 2024, Acrylic, oil and oilstick on canvas, Oak frame, 120 x 85 cm © The Artist, Image Courtesy Jacob Bjorn Gallery, Photography by Jacob Friis-Holm Nielsen

Contemporary Art Shows In May 2024 For Minimalist Art Lovers

May has some wonderful shows in store for lovers of minimalist art. Until May 10, Søren Sejr’s latest colorful works can be seen at the Jacob Bjorn Gallery in Aarhus. In Berlin, Galerie Max Hetzler is presenting works by the renowned painter Sean Scully. In Menorca, Hauser & Wirth is honoring the sculptor Eduardo Chillida...

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In conversation with Guglielmo Poletti, Photography by Giulia Piermartiri

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James William Murray “All These Things” at Saturation Point in London

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“Thinking by Doing” – A Conversation With Designer Guglielmo Poletti

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Beyond Monotony: Repetition in Minimalist Art

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James William Murray “All These Things” at Saturation Point in London

Aesence is an art & design publication focusing on minimalist aesthetics featuring insightful essays, inspiring articles, interviews and more.

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Minimalist sculpture by José Gabriel Fernández

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José Gabriel Fernández – In Dialogue With Body And Sculpture

The art of José Gabriel Fernández is distinguished by its perfect abstraction of the human form. His minimalist sculptures, often characterized by a simple...

Storing Seeds 2206, 2022, oil on linen, 35 x 30 cm

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Cindy Leong – Art As A Visual Meditation

Cindy Leong is an emerging artist from Aotearoa New Zealand whose artistic practice is informed by a deep engagement with Eastern philosophy. In Leong’s...

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Beyond Monotony: Repetition in Minimalist Art

There are so many exciting aspects of abstract, minimalist art to explore and the theme...

Isamu Noguchi, Globular, 1928. Brass. 20 x 9 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (50.8 x 23.2 x 29.2 cm). Collection of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York. The Noguchi Museum Archives, 35. Photo: Kevin Noble. © The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York / ARS

Noguchi and Brâncuși – A Formative Encounter

Isamu Noguchi is one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His work...

Is Minimalist Art Too Intellectual?

It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m a big fan of minimalist art. I love...

Beyond Horror Vacui: Emptiness in Minimalist Art

The concept of emptiness is a fascinating paradox – for some, it is an invitation,...

Is Minimalist Art Too Intellectual?

It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m a big fan of minimalist art. I love writing about this subject and exploring it. The thoughts, spiritual and/or philosophical background of the artist particularly...

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Beyond the Visible: How White Paintings Challenge Our Perception of Art

There are hardly any works of art that are more controversial than completely white paintings. “What does that mean?” or “Surely my child could have done that, too” are familiar comments on...

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Beyond Horror Vacui: Emptiness in Minimalist Art

The concept of emptiness is a fascinating paradox – for some, it is an invitation, a symbol of freedom and infinite possibilities. For others, emptiness evokes a feeling of insecurity and fear,...

Aesthetic Paper: The Connection of Empathy and Aesthetics

What happens in our brain when we look at art is an incredibly fascinating topic. In an interesting study, scientists have discovered the links between the empathic ability of individuals and their...

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Minimalist Side Table by Pedro Paulo Venzon - Anca Side Table

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Anca Side Table by Pedro Paulo Venzon

Anca (translate into English as “Hips “) is a side table/stool designed by Pedro Paulo Venzon. It forms part of a trio of pieces...

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Layered PP by Hyungshin Hwang

Hyungshin Hwang, a Korean designer from Seoul (b. 1981) creates minimalist furniture with polypropylene board in his ‘Layered Series’, which includes stools, tables, and...

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27 October → 28 April 2024	Lee Ufan Retrospective	Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart	More Info
05 April → 10 May 2024	Søren Sejr: I Call This Color	Jacob Bjorn Gallery	More Info
10 April → 11 May 2024	Andreas Diaz Andersson: “Vattendroppar”	Cadogan Gallery Milan	More Info