MARIO Visual Artist

Opening EXPO + Proost op een kleurrijk 2026! 🥂🎨
Samen vieren we zondag 4 januari 2026 om 20:00 uur de opening van de expositie in Café LaBru aan de Hartmansstraat 18A in Rotterdam. De expositie is de hele maand januari dagelijks te bezoeken van 15:00 tot 01:00.

OVER HET PROJECT
De Rotterdammer is een project geïnspireerd op The New Yorker, met als doel het talent van lokale kunstenaars te laten zien en de persoonlijkheid van de stad te verbeelden aan de hand van
geïllustreerde covers van een fictief tijdschrift. Iconische plekken en evenementen, maar ook
intieme scènes uit het dagelijks leven in Rotterdam, worden weergegeven in een collectie
hoogwaardige kunstprints. Het project is eind 2024 gestart en heeft tot nu toe ongeveer 30
kunstenaars betrokken, evenals diverse tentoonstellingen, interviews en markten verspreid door de stad.

De Rotterdammer is a project inspired by The New Yorker with the aim to show the talent of local artists and the personality of this city through illustrated covers of a fictional magazine. Iconic spots and events but also intimate scenes of the daily life in Rotterdam displayed in a collection of quality art prints. The project started in late 2024 and has so far hosted around 30 artists, along with several exhibitions, interviews, and markets across the city.

Follow them on Instagram to see the latest illustrated covers!

https://derotterdammer.bigcartel.com/

https://www.instagram.com/derotterdammer010

WHO ARE THEY?

Gözde and Enric, two Rotterdammers by adoption, wanted to create a collaborative project to connect with the illustration community.

Gozde Eyce is a visual artist originally from Istanbul, based in Rotterdam. Her work includes relatable and imperfect illustrations, mostly in collaboration with publishers, NGOs, and small businesses.

Enric Adell is a graphic designer and illustrator from Barcelona, established in Rotterdam since 2019. He combines his work as the Art Director of magazines Rouleur, Volata and Pickpocket with freelance illustration and design jobs.

Dit is een gezamelijk project van curator Mario, Café LaBru

🎨 Last chance! 🖌️
The final week of Remy van Aarden’s art & poetry expo at Café LaBru has begun!

Structured chaos, raw energy, and poetic movement — Remy's explosive drip paintings and words light up the space of Café LaBru for four more days until this saturday. 

Structured Chaos Through Energy and Movement

The driving force behind creating paintings is to inspire people. The main goal is to use creativity to pull the viewer away from a one-dimensional image or line of thought.

Remy grew up in a region with a rich history of Dutch painters. He used to live on the same street where Willem de Kooning grew up before he left for New York. That’s a source of energy and inspiration for his work. In addition to De Kooning, he also draws from the styles of Mondrian, Turner, Appel, and Basquiat, but the majority of Remy's work is based on the style of Jackson Pollock: dripping.

By throwing, pouring, or dripping paint, an organized chaos of color emerges. In his studio, he hurls paint like there is no tomorrow; by completely letting go, new and unexpected patterns and color combinations arise.

In Rotterdam, where reconstruction seems to last forever and foundation piles set the rhythm, his work is well received. The energy and movement within the pieces resonate with the city’s dynamic nature.

⏳ Don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful blend of color, rhythm, and Rotterdam spirit.

 

📍Visit Café LaBru at Hartmansstraat 18A - Rotterdam 

Café LaBru is the cozy hotspot in Rotterdam where retro seating areas and a warm atmosphere embrace you the moment you walk in. Whether you sink into one of the comfy lounge sofas or find a spot at the bar, the informal and friendly vibe makes it perfect for any occasion.

Enjoy a delicious cappuccino or one of the signature specialty cocktails. And don’t forget: every Wednesday there’s live jazz.

New art by a different artist is featured on the walls each month. Want to showcase your own work? Ask curator  about the possibilities!