The Trap of Minimalist Aesthetics
Aruna Divya Tatavarthy: Minimalist aesthetics and tidy homes have become signs of sustainable living. It's a misconception that can drive more consumption.
Scandinavian design is sought after all over the world. It's easy to understand why. Simplicity, function and tranquility have a lot to offer. But perhaps we have also internalized an ideal where beauty gets an undeserved moral upper hand, Aruna Divya Tatavarthy writes.
Her feature article Fellen ved minimalistisk estetikk (in Norwegian) was published in Aftenposten on 23 April, 2026.