Tile Urban Blue Ryol

This tile was created for Urban Blue – from Bricks to Tiles, the exhibition at the Royal Delft Museum from March 7 to August 23, 2026. It brings together the worlds of Delft Blue and street art. For this special project, six international street artists, selected by Straat Museum, translated their distinctive styles into the world-famous Delft Blue pottery.

Six international artists merge tradition and innovation into a contemporary, urban visual language. Claudio Limon, Keya Tama, Madi, Ryol, Speto, and Tja Ling Hu each designed a tile with its own character and story. Together, they form a unique series that invites collecting.

About Ryol

The Yogyakarta-based artist Laksamana Ryo (1993), better known as Ryol, works in the field of visual art with a strong fascination for pop culture.

Originally, he dreamed of a career as a musician, but his love for music grew into a broader artistic passion: depicting the cultural influences that shaped his youth. Ryol cites his parents and the many Sunday afternoons filled with cartoon shows as formative for his “early phase,” a period in which he learned to navigate freedom and responsibility. These experiences laid the foundation for his development as a pop culture artist.

His work reflects a clear vision: painting is his calling, a lifelong pursuit of expression and meaning. At the same time, his ambition extends beyond the canvas. Ryol aims to leave a lasting impression on his generation and create a tangible mark in the history of contemporary art.

More information about Urban Blue can be found at: www.urbanblueexpo.com