Minimalism is more than just a style.

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A brief deconstruction of the concept of minimalism. Specifically, I look at how certain minimalists have increasingly used minimalism as an aesthetic choice over recent years. Ultimately, minimalism needs to be renegotiated as a pro-environment and anti-consumption mindset.

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Resources:
1. Minimalist Art Movement: http://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/...
2. The Oppressive Gospel of Minimalism: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/31/ma...
3. Minimalism: Another Boring Product https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...
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