François Reboul's 'From Chaos to Freedom' Opens in Venice
French artist François Reboul, a former oncologist, presents his solo exhibition 'From Chaos to Freedom' at Spazio SV in Venice from September 4 to November 22, 2026. The show is curated by Vittoria Brachi and marks the second chapter of a project that began with 'Beyond Chaos'. Reboul, who moved to Venice after a long medical career in Europe and the US, explores the tension between chaos and freedom in his abstract paintings, drawing on Abstract Expressionism. His studio in Cannaregio, equidistant from the former studios of Titian and Tintoretto, serves as a living laboratory where works are constantly rearranged. The exhibition reflects his belief that painting is an open, unpredictable process, as he states, 'I paint to be surprised.'
Key facts
- Exhibition 'From Chaos to Freedom' runs from September 4 to November 22, 2026 at Spazio SV in Venice.
- Curated by Vittoria Brachi.
- Opening reception on September 4, 2026 at 18:30.
- Artist's studio opening on September 5, 2026 at 18:30 in Cannaregio.
- Reboul is a former oncologist who now dedicates himself fully to painting.
- The exhibition is the second chapter following 'Beyond Chaos'.
- Reboul's work is influenced by Abstract Expressionism, including Pollock, de Kooning, Rothko, and Joan Mitchell.
- His studio is located at Calle Zoccolo, Cannaregio 2510, Venice.
Entities
Artists
- François Reboul
- Jackson Pollock
- Willem de Kooning
- Mark Rothko
- Joan Mitchell
- Franz Kline
- Vincent van Gogh
- Titian
- Tintoretto
- Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
- Emilio Vedova
Institutions
- Spazio SV
- Atelier François Reboul
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Cannaregio
- Campo S. Zaccaria
- Calle Zoccolo
Sources
- Espoarte —