We’re proud to announce that Laura Niculescu, a visual artist associated with GRUND, has been longlisted for the Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 – a major international accolade that recognizes outstanding contemporary artists across various media.
Her longlisted project is now live on the official Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 website, where her work is showcased alongside other selected artists. The project highlights her ongoing exploration of identity, materiality, and spatial narrative, expressed through a unique and reflective visual language.
This recognition marks Laura Niculescu’s second inclusion in the Aesthetica Future Now Art Directory, a curated annual publication spotlighting leading contemporary artists shaping the future of visual culture. Being featured twice is a testament to the evolving impact and consistency of her practice.
At GRUND, we are delighted to see Laura’s voice amplified on such an important platform. The Aesthetica Art Prize is known for identifying artists whose work challenges conventional thinking and pushes creative boundaries – a description that fits Laura’s artistic journey perfectly.
About Laura Niculescu
Laura Niculescu is a contemporary artist working primarily with installation, painting, and mixed media. Her work often engages with ideas of memory, silence, and transformation. You can explore more of her portfolio at http://www.laura-niculescu.com