CALL FOR ARTISTS
ANIMA MUNDI 2026
Venice | May – July, 2026
Deadline: May 31, 2026

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association, is pleased to announce the open call for ANIMA MUNDI 2026, an international exhibition of photography, painting, video art, installation/sculpture, and performance art, that will be held in Venice, at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello (click here to learn more about our location), and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings, from May to July 2026, during the 61st Venice Biennale of Art.

As the city comes alive for the Venice Biennale of Art, ANIMA MUNDI 2026 invites artists to immerse themselves in Venice’s vibrant creative energy. Presenting your work in this exceptional moment offers extraordinary global exposure and the chance to connect with an international art community converging in Venice from all over the world.

Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organized over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Center for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and at the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.

To take part in the selection, fill out the form below

ANIMA MUNDI is the vital energy that flows through everything, the subtle force that connects all forms of existence, from the natural to the artificial, from the visible to the invisible. It is the living pulse of the world, the rhythm that sustains transformation, coexistence, and renewal. Plato expressed his thoughts about ANIMA MUNDI in the Timaeus, describing the universe – “this world is indeed a living being endowed with a soul and intelligence… a single visible living entity containing all other living entities, which by their nature are all related”.

Today, this ancient vision returns with renewed urgency: ANIMA MUNDI is not just a metaphysical idea, but an intuitive recognition of the invisible energy that flows through every form, natural or artificial, allowing the planet to live, evolve, and transform. It is the hidden network that sustains ecosystems, connects human and non-human entities, and balances life across time and matter.

How does this universal energy manifest itself today? We invite artists, designers, and architects to take part in a collective exploration of ANIMA MUNDI, investigating the subtle correspondences between soul and body, humanity and nature, organic and synthetic worlds, wild landscapes, and urban architectures.

We call artists to share their reflections on the many ways ANIMA MUNDI shapes the connections among all living entities and our natural and cultural systems. All forms of artistic expression are welcome: photography, painting, sculpture and installation, design and architecture, video art, performance, as well as cross-disciplinary approaches, bringing forward personal visions, experiences, and narratives that reveal the essence of our collective soul.

ANIMA MUNDI 2026 consists of 3 main events:

– RITUALS from May 20 – June 04, 2026
Deadline for applications is May 03, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)

– CONSCIOUSNESS from June 19 – July 03, 2026
Deadline for applications is May 31, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)

– VISIONS from July 17 – 31, 2026
Deadline for applications is June 28, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)

Artists interested in taking part in our shows are free to be sponsored and supported by institutions, organizations, governments and their representatives; the sponsors’ information will be included in all the communication (digital and print) of the events. Artists are free to take part in one or more events.


To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to info@itsliquid.com or fill out the form below

The participation includes the following services
– exhibition space managed by art professionals
– assisting with customs formalities, international shipping and local transport
– assisting in finding accommodation
– the design and printing of advertising material
– the global and local press office, publicity, press, banners, totem, etc.
– the realization of the exhibition website and dedicated press releases
– mounting and dismounting of the exhibition
– exhibitions opening event
– a printed catalogue that will include all the participants

Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to info@itsliquid.com

ITSLIQUID Group has produced to date more than 350 exhibitions worldwide and many impressive art and architecture festivals during the Venice Biennale. The last edition of ANIMA MUNDI ART FAIR took place in Venice in 2024, presenting a great selection of more than 900 artworks realized by 300 artists, coming from 60 countries. Among the last great shows, SURFACES Festival, BORDERS Art Fair, six editions of BARCELONA CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, 17 editions of CONTEMPORARY VENICE, 16 editions of ROME INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR and 22 editions of VENICE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR, presenting more than 10,000 talented artists, from the emerging to the iconic.

Ever since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has presented a high-quality selection of collective and solo shows in several locations worldwide, creating a unique opportunity to exchange new ideas and increase and develop the dialogue with a network of art professionals. Making contemporary art accessible to all.

ITSLIQUID Group continues to shape international art experiences, building a solid platform to exhibit, grow, and gain visibility within contemporary culture, while supporting and promoting the creative journey of each participant. Our projects are designed to encourage dialogue and experimentation, offering space for both emerging and established talents.

Deadline for applications is May 31, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)

The number of works you can submit is unlimited. Participation in the art show requires an entry fee only for selected artworks. Participation is open to artists, architects and designers, associate groups and studios.

Artists interested in taking part in our shows are free to be sponsored and supported by institutions, organisations, governments and their representatives; the sponsors’ information will be included in all the communication (digital and print) of the events.

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Sara De Pasquale, Switzerland ★★★★★
” Wow, I can’t tell you how thrilled I am! Your team has been fantastic, guiding me through the whole process and giving me so much support. I am so grateful to you all for that. I really hope more artists have the chance to work with you soon; they would be lucky if they could experience what I experienced. I look forward to more opportunities to work with the ITSLIQUIDS group in the future.“

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Tejaswini Loundo, India ★★★★★
” I believe that the ITSLIQUID Platform is a dynamic space that stands out for its multidisciplinary and intercultural nature. What I appreciate most is its respect for the value of art above all else. I think of it like a fertile ground for both established and emerging artists, providing them with the credibility and validation that is immensely encouraging. (…) This is wonderful because it fosters an environment where diverse voices can coexist. It consequently promotes cross-disciplinary perspectives, which are essential for the evolution of contemporary art.“

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Andrea Kurtz, Croatia ★★★★★
“Expanding one’s visibility on an international scale is a strategic move for any artist seeking broader exposure and networking opportunities. Exhibitions such as those hosted by ITSLIQUID serve as invaluable platforms for precisely this purpose. Therefore, I would suggest collaboration with You. It is also well organized.”

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ABOUT US

ITSLIQUID is a web-based information platform, founded in 2001 by Luca Curci, dedicated to the worldwide distribution of information about calls for entries, exhibitions and events at some of the world’s leading art galleries, museums and foundations. ITSLIQUID has already built a readership of more than 300.000 qualified subscribers. Among them are architects, designers, artists, collectors, art critics, curators, dealers, and other personalities of the International art, architecture and design world. It provides advertising services, press office services for events and projects, articles and specials published on the website, and media partnership services.

During the last 20 years, ITSLIQUID Group has become a cultural hub between creatives, exhibition spaces and art lovers. Among our international partners, Art Now Fair, Art Vancouver, Design Tokyo, INDEX Qatar, INDEX Saudi, The Big 5 Construct Dubai, The Big 5 Construct Qatar, Photo LA Los Angeles and international magazines like Art Style. ITSLIQUID Group supports some of the most important non-profit organizations, like UNFCCC – United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, SSCS – Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, One Tree Planted, The Ocean CleanUp and Plastic Oceans, with the goal to increase public awareness about environmental issues. Click here to find out more.

ITSLIQUID GROUP includes a section dedicated to the organization of international art events, managing exhibitions of painting, photography, video art, installation and performance; it organizes solo and collective shows, art residencies and international contests. Its object is to use new technologies to globalize the language of art, and to connect artists working in every part of the world.

ITSLIQUID Group manages a variety of art spaces all over the world; among them Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice and different historical buildings, ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space in the London city centre and other different partners worldwide. Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organized over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Center for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and at the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.

ITSLIQUID is based on fluidity, motion, connection and accessibility. Making things easy to do. Welcome.

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Sedition, USA ★★★★★
“ITSLIQUID is an incredible platform that provides artists with global exposure. Its ability to merge art, technology, and innovation aligns perfectly with where the art world is heading. For artists looking to expand their reach and showcase their work in new contexts, ITSLIQUID presents a powerful opportunity.“

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Yang Sun & Mofei Wei, China ★★★★★
“I am so grateful for the Open Call format ITSLIQUID is able to offer for international artists. We as young artists often lack a platform to share our craft and thoughts, and ITSLIQUID has provided us with the visibility and the platform to share.“

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Zhanar Kuzhakhmetova, Kazakhstan ★★★★★
“I believe that ITSLIQUID GROUP is already providing new opportunities for artists, both through the organization of a platform for displaying works of art and through broadcasting the event on social networks, which allows even more people to get to know new artists.“

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OUR LOCATION

Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello is one of the most known palaces of the Renaissance in Venice. It is a historical building dating back to the 16th century, and it has been owned by several noble Venetian families, as demonstrated by the frescoed ceilings, the artistic stuccos and the fine furniture that enriches its rooms. The Palace welcomes visitors with its beautiful private garden on the ground floor, and then it gathers the guests in its large first-floor salons, in which past and present dialogue together. The restored Old Masters’ frescoes and the contemporary art masterpieces that are periodically shown in the exhibitions hosted here, make Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello the perfect location for the balance between old and new, between ancient environment and contemporary art, architecture and design.

Today the building is managed by ACIT Venice – the Italian-German Cultural Association – which is considered one of the most important intercultural associations in Europe. Thanks to the ACIT unceasing cultural activity, Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello has nowadays frequent collaborations with the Goethe Institute and with other local and international institutions, maintaining its ancient reputation. Because of these relations, it presents a huge program of memorable art exhibitions, conferences, congresses and concerts. Among the last institutional exhibitions, is its participation in the 58th Venice Biennale with the Guatemala pavilion, the Dominican Republic pavilion and the Grenada pavilion. ITSLIQUID Group already had the pleasure to hold some festivals and exhibitions in Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, such as MORPHOS Festival and FUTURE IDENTITIES Festival, both in 2014.

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SOME OF OUR LAST EXHIBITIONS