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Between Light and Emptiness – A Conversation With Artist Ylva Carlgren

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 the way, they provide us...

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Azuki Chair by CP RV

Plane Chair by Barber and Osgerby for Fredericia

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Plan Chair by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

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

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3 Questions for … Matthew Keers

Julie Leopold, 2024. Photo by Davy Denke / Rytter & Denke

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In Conversation with Enter Art Fair Founder Julie Leopold

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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. Her mostly monochrome, small-format works are characterized by a...

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Sérgio de Camargo – An Exploration of Space and Light

Sérgio de Camargo was one of Brazil’s greatest sculptors. He was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1930 and spent most of his life...

Rachel DuVall, Madder on Madder Dash, 2021, Hand-woven linen, natural dye-derived watercolor, linen, ca. 45 x 60cm © The Artist

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Rachel DuVall – A Dialogue Between Color and Form

Rachel DuVall is an artist living and working in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her hand-woven textile artworks, which are characterized by...

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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...

Does Our Personality Influence Our Taste in Art?

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with the Canadian artist Alexander Jowett, in which he...

Beyond the Surface: The Complexity of Minimalist Art

Until the beginning of the 20th century, art served primarily as a mere representation of reality. In the course of modernism, however, artists began to question the conventional boundaries and definitions 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 are computer-generated artworks being sold at auction for dizzying sums1; artists are also increasingly using algorithms to...

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Ultra Minimalist White Painting made with Midjourney

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 colors, clean lines, and shapes...

Abstract Sculpture, made with Midjourney by Aesence

Is Abstraction the Essence of Art?

The pursuit of abstraction is as old as humanity itself. From prehistoric cave drawings to ancient Greek sculptures of the Cyclades, abstraction is a timeless expression of our human need to break...

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14 March → 03 May 2025	Hideaki Yamanobe – Wellspring	Galerie Biesenbach	More Info
03 April → 09 May 2025	Enrich.R – Abstract Poems	Alzueta Gallery Turó	More Info
12 April → 10 May 2025	Jean-Baptiste Besançon	Jacob Bjorn Gallery	More Info