CROWDFUNDING LAUNCH
We are pleased to announce the launch of a 5-week crowdfunding campaign to support the publication of the artist book "I Used to Catch Grasshoppers" by John van Oers.
More than just a simple collection of sketches, this 412-page book was conceived by the artist as a living archive. With nine chapters and featuring approximately 200 drawings, it offers a unique insight into how the practice of drawing nourishes his sculptural work, in both substance and form.
"No other medium can match this immediacy."
For John van Oers, drawing is not a preparatory step, but rather his primary instrument of reflection. On paper, the idea manifests instantly. He views these pages as visual notes: a collection of observations and memories where the acts of looking, thinking, and recording ultimately coincide.
EXCLUSIVE REWARDS
By participating in this campaign, you have the opportunity to: Pre-order the book (€28)
You can also choose to include one of three sculptures created by the artist:
"Little Boat" (2026): Soldering iron, an edition of 50. (€75, including the book)
"BOEI" (2024-2025): Plaster, brass, and steel, an unlimited edition. (€120, including the book)
"Lamppost" (2025): Steel and wood, an edition of 20. (€290, including the book and an exclusive visit to the artist's studio in Antwerp)
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?
You can find our campaign on the specialized platform Voordekunst.nl (text in English).
If it is more convenient for you to send your contribution directly to the gallery’s account, we will take care of transferring it to the platform on your behalf.
Contact us!
JOIN US AT ROSSICONTEMPORARY
The campaign will close on Sunday, May 3, 2026. One week later, on Sunday, May 10, we will have the pleasure of welcoming you to the opening of John Van Oers' solo exhibition. This event will be particularly symbolic as it marks the tenth anniversary of a collaboration that has been as intense as enjoyable with one of our flagship artists. The vernissage will be the perfect opportunity to pick up your copy in person and have it signed by the artist.
(Note: For those who are unable to attend, possible shipping is available for a flat fee of €10. The book can be collected at the gallery throughout the summer.)
Every contribution counts! We thank you in advance for your kind support and hope to see many of you there to celebrate the publication of this book.
ARTISTS NEWS
We are pleased to share with you some news regarding our artists and their current or upcoming projects. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
FRANÇOIS JACOB, JEAN-LOUIS MICHA, VINCENT EVERARTS, ERIC CROES, SARAH VAN MARCKE
Group Show
3 Collectionneurs
Été 78, Brussels
April 18 – June 7, 2026
An opportunity to revisit selected works originally acquired from our gallery.
ALAIN BORNAIN, JUAN CAÑIZARES, CHARLOTTE FLAMAND, FRANÇOIS JACOB, JEAN-LOUIS MICHA, JEAN-FRANÇOIS OCTAVE, MARIE ROSEN, VINCENT EVERARTS
Publication
Philippe Devries, La mémoire de l’œil. Regard intérieur sur une collection, La Lettre volée, 2026
Discover several works by our artists in this beautiful publication. The book will be on sale at Été 78, Brussels, during the "3 Collectionneurs" exhibition and will be available in bookstores starting in August-September 2026.
FRANÇOIS JACOB
Solo Show
Rehbein Galerie, Köln
12 June - Mid August 2026
JEAN-FRANÇOIS OCTAVE
Group Show
So This Is Real Life
John Hansard Gallery, Southampton
Until May 9, 2026
Regarding this exhibition, see the article published on March 3, 2026, in The Guardian: "Cultural monstrosities!" The thrilling visual legacy of punk and post-punk – in pictures."
JÉRÔME POLOCZEK
Poetry
On March 25, Radio Panik dedicated an episode of the program "Et la poésie, alors ?" to the literary work of Jérôme Poloczek, featuring several previously unpublished texts.
Click here to listen to the episode.
MARIE ROSEN
Works by Marie Rosen, acquired by the Belfius Art Collection in September 2025, will soon be on public display as part of the corporate collection's new presentation.
EMMANUEL TÊTE
His recent drawings were presented at the end of March at Art Rotterdam, featured at the booth of the British gallery A Modest Show.
FRANK VAN HIEL
Group show
Revisited
Montanus.5, Diksmuide
Until 26 April 2026
JOHN VAN OERS
Group show
Nuit/Jour
BLANCO, Gent
4 April - 12 April 2026
Group show
The Pistil's Walz
Sotheby's Brussels, a collaboration with Gallery 51, Antwerp
3 April - 13 May 2026