UTOPIA
A solo exhibition by Despoina Stathaki
September 18 – October 02, 2026
Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, Venice

ITSLIQUID Group is thrilled to announce the opening of “UTOPIA“, a solo exhibition by the talented Greek artist Despoina Stathaki. This highly anticipated exhibition is curated by Luca Curci and co-curated by Amaride Ferrante, and it will proudly open its doors on September 18, 2026, at 06:00 PM at the prestigious Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice, running concurrently with the 25th edition of the VENICE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR. The exhibition will be on view until October 02, 2026.

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In an era dominated by darkness, Despoina Stathaki turns to the blue of the sea and the Mediterranean light to construct dreamlike, luminous imagery: a gesture that is at once aesthetic and quietly defiant, a form of beauty set against the weight of the present. It is precisely from this tension, between the gravity of the contemporary moment and the enduring human need for transcendence, that UTOPIA emerges: a body of work that becomes a genuine visual and spiritual refuge for its viewers.

At the very heart of the exhibition lies a profound exploration of dreamscapes and ethereal dimensions. Stathaki presents an astonishing body of mixed-media paintings that transport the audience into a dreamy, utopian reality entirely of her own making. Dressed in the majestic, deep, and luminous colors of the Aegean Sea, her works incorporate brilliant materials borrowed from the decorative arts: gold dust, gold leaf, and liquid glass. Layered onto the canvas, these shimmering elements produce a striking three-dimensional effect and a radiant surface that appears to glow from within, almost breathing with its own light.

The selected paintings establish a profound dialogue with the historic Venetian venue that hosts them, mirroring the liquid identity of Venice itself: a city suspended between water and stone, between memory and perpetual transformation. Within this fluid artistic narrative, Stathaki introduces elements that challenge the boundaries of reality: emerging from these luminous backgrounds are mythical creatures, beautifully inspired by both classical Greek mythology and the artist’s own boundless imagination.

These figures become symbols of a spiritual presence, bridging ancient storytelling with a distinctly contemporary sensibility. Every brushstroke and every shimmering layer of liquid glass contributes to an intricate composition in which the organic textures of the sea meet the luxury of gold, generating an intense visual tension that captures the psychological and emotional layers of human experience. The exhibition thus unfolds as an immersive sensory journey, inviting viewers to pause and lose themselves in an extraordinary world where ancient heritage, contemporary abstraction, and the infinite essence of the sea gracefully intertwine.

organized by ITSLIQUID Group
curator Luca Curci
associate curator Amaride Ferrante

Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello
Associazione Culturale Italo-Tedesca (ACIT), Cannaregio 4118, Venice

OPENING
September 18, 2026 | 06:00 PM
RSVP:  info@itsliquid.com
Free entry – Register here

EXHIBITION DAYS
September 21 – October 02, 2026
Monday – Friday | 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM

Despoina Stathaki – About
The extraordinary path of Despoina Stathaki is deeply tied to her roots and her relentless artistic passion. Born and raised on Chios, an enchanting Greek island in the Aegean Sea, she went on to master her craft by studying art and design at the prestigious Vakalo School in Athens. Throughout her dynamic career, she has captured the attention of the international art community, staging numerous successful solo exhibitions and participating in landmark group shows across Europe and beyond. Her celebrated creations have graced the walls of esteemed institutions such as the National Gallery of Chios, the Homerion Cultural Center, the Athens War Museum, the Piraeus National Gallery, and the BBA Gallery in Berlin, alongside prominent showcases at Art Thessaloniki International and the Espacio Gallery in London. Further demonstrating her exceptional commitment to the cultural landscape, she founded the Des Art Gallery in Chios, serving as a creative launchpad for her own visionary concepts and an inspiring hub to introduce other notable contemporary creators to the public.

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