When can the exhibition be seen?

The exhibition can be seen from November 14, 2026, to January 24, 2027, at the Cultural Forum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus in Schwerin.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission costs 5 euros, reduced admission 3 euros. Children and teenagers up to 18 years have free admission.

When does the Cultural Forum open?

The Cultural Forum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. The last entry is at 5:30 PM.

Are there offers for school classes?

Yes, workshops on the topic of caricature with Mario Lars are available for schools and vocational schools upon request. Admission for student groups with a teacher is free.

When does the exhibition opening take place?

The opening with a party and DJ live set by Martin Molter takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:13 PM. Admission to the opening is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition takes place at the Cultural Forum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus, Puschkinstraße 12, 19055 Schwerin.

Mario Lars presents comical art between everyday life, satire, and surprising visual ideas

Name: LIFE IS NOT A PONY PARTY • Comical Art by Mario Lars
Start: 2026-11-14T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

When everyday life suddenly becomes a pony party

With the exhibition LIFE IS NOT A PONY PARTY, the Cultural Forum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus in Schwerin presents the comical art of cartoonist Mario Lars. From November 14, 2026, visitors will encounter more than 100 drawings, cartoons, and painted works that delve into the small absurdities of life with sharp wit and dry humor.

Comical art between everyday life and world events

Mario Lars directs his ironic gaze at those situations that appear familiar and thereby reveal their comic core. Couple problems, family Christmas hustle, animal peculiarities, and societal issues become pointed visual ideas. The exhibition combines precise observation with an accessible visual language and opens an entertaining appreciation of the works, which simultaneously encourages reflection on habits, role models, and human weaknesses.

Cartoons, canvas, and the aesthetics of punchlines

At the center are cartoons drawn on a computer today, complemented by selected works painted on canvas. The shift between graphic clarity and painterly surface expands the spectrum of comical art. Lines, figures, contrasts, and surprising visual twists create a vibrant exhibition atmosphere in which laughter and aesthetic experience directly connect.

Mario Lars: From newspaper section to free art

Mario Lars was born in 1964 in Hagenow. After numerous professional stops, he worked for a long time as head of layout, graphics, and photography at the Schweriner Volkszeitung. Since 2014, he has been working as a freelance cartoonist. His works appear in newspapers and magazines, in books, and as animations on television. For his drawings, he has received significant cartoon awards. His biography combines journalistic image competence, regional roots, and precise observation of social reality.

Cultural education with humor

The exhibition is suitable for independent appreciation of the works as well as for discussions about caricature, satire, and visual communication. Offers for schools and vocational schools with workshops on the topic of caricature are available upon request. Thus, the exhibition becomes a place of cultural education where visitors not only laugh but also recognize and critically question the means of visual satire.

Opening with party and DJ live set

The exhibition opening will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:13 PM. A DJ live set by Martin Molter will accompany the opening party. Admission to the opening is free. The exhibition itself will then be on display until January 24, 2027, at the Cultural Forum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus.

Conclusion: An art experience with sharp insight

LIFE IS NOT A PONY PARTY promises a cheerful, pointed, and simultaneously enlightening art experience. Those who wish to discover caricature as a contemporary art form, laugh at everyday absurdities, and experience the societal power of comical art should definitely visit this exhibition live in Schwerin.