Remi Rough: From Graffiti to Gallery – A Systematic Minimalism

Remi Rough, a prominent figure in the British Urban movement since the 1980s and born in London in 1971, is showcasing his exhibition 'Sinfonia di un Minimalismo Sistematico' at Wunderkammern in Rome. This exhibition signifies his evolution from graffiti to a more refined painting approach. No longer associating with graffiti, Rough emphasizes abstraction through the use of lines, shapes, and colors, discarding letters and narratives in favor of a postmodern perspective. He draws inspiration from Barnett Newman’s Sublime. His artwork incorporates oblique lines from the 2013 Equilibrium series, merging mathematics with art. Music plays a vital role in conveying emotions within his pieces. Additionally, he critiques the contemporary 'post-graffiti' movement as merely an Instagram tactic. The interview was conducted by Marta Silvi.