Rita Sabo in Venice: solo show “UNISON – The Fusion of High Cultures”

Rita Sabo in Venice: UNISON – The Fusion of High Cultures

Artist Rita Sabo presents a new solo exhibition at Palazzo Bembo titled UNISON – The Fusion of High Cultures, part of Personal Structures – Confluences 2026. The show investigates connections between ancient civilizations and contemporary visions through painting, sculpture and immersive, multisensory installations.

Press previews and opening

• Press previews: Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, by appointment (14:00–18:00).
• Press conference: May 7 at 15:00 with Alexander Reissle (ArtReview director) and the artist.
• Guided visit with the artist: May 7 at 16:00.
• Official inauguration: Saturday, May 8 at 17:00 in the Piano Nobile of Palazzo Bembo, with the artist and curator Tayfun Belgin.

Concept and route

UNISON adopts a holistic method: fifteen cultural traditions (including Sumerian, Egyptian, Maya, Celtic and Buddhist) are shown as equivalent fields of resonance. Symbols, fractal structures and cosmic references create a four-room itinerary that leads visitors from an initial chromatic impact to a fully immersive multisensory environment.

Highlights

• Main works: large-scale paintings and sculptures, including the Entime – Transcendence in Union series and lenticular prints.
• Multisensory installations combining sound and image.
• Sacred Planet series addressing cultural memory and sustainability.
• Award: Rita Sabo will receive the European Cultural Center Italy Special Prize “Artist as Activist”.
• Curated by: Tayfun Belgin.

Practical information

Public opening dates: from May 9 to September 6, 2026.

Hours: daily 10:00–18:00 (closed on Tuesdays).

Admission: free.

Venue: Palazzo Bembo, Riva del Carbon 4793, Venice (Piano Nobile).

Why go

The exhibition invites visitors to consider cultural memory and collective responsibility for the planet, blending visual languages with environmental outreach in an engaging, participatory setting.