François Reboul's Dual Venice Exhibitions Explore Abstract Painting as Freedom
During the 61st Venice Biennale, Art Events presents two exhibitions by French artist François Reboul: 'Beyond Chaos' and 'From Chaos to Freedom'. Curated by Vittoria Brachi, 'Beyond Chaos' at Spazio SV (until August 15) features forty paintings with rough surfaces and visible brushwork, oscillating between abstraction and figuration. The second show, 'From Chaos to Freedom', opens August 28 at Reboul's Atelier in Cannaregio (through November 22). Reboul's work reinterprets abstract expressionism with chiaroscuro tension, dark lines, and a dreamlike quality. The artist views abstraction as a form of freedom, avoiding descriptive intent even when depicting bodies.
Key facts
- Art Events organizes two exhibitions by François Reboul during the 61st Venice Biennale.
- 'Beyond Chaos' runs at Spazio SV, Campo San Zaccaria, until August 15, 2026.
- 'From Chaos to Freedom' opens August 28 at Atelier François Reboul, Calle Zoccolo, Cannaregio, until November 22, 2026.
- Vittoria Brachi curated 'Beyond Chaos', which includes forty paintings.
- Reboul's work features rough surfaces, visible brushwork, and oscillation between abstraction and figuration.
- The artist introduces chiaroscuro tension with dark lines (black or blue) creating depth.
- Reboul describes abstraction as 'a form of freedom'.
- Figures, often female, emerge and dissolve in color, remaining minimal traces.
Entities
Artists
- François Reboul
- Vittoria Brachi
- Jacopo Di Cera
- Erwin Panofsky
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Barnett Newman
Institutions
- Art Events
- Spazio SV
- Atelier François Reboul
- Turati Gallery
- Biennale di Venezia
- Scuola di New York
- Art Night Venezia 2026
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Milano
- Campo San Zaccaria
- Cannaregio
- Calle Zoccolo
- Provence