Paintings About The Origin Of Life - Venice 2026

ITSLIQUID Group presents “Paintings About the Origin of Life - Venice 2026”, a solo show by Peer, The New Dutch Painter. Opening October 27, 2026, 6 PM, Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, Venice. Until November 2. About PAINTINGS ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF LIFE - VENICE 2026 A solo exhibition by Peer, The New Dutch Painter October 27 - November 02, 2026 Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, Venice ITSLIQUID Group is pleased to announce the opening of “Paintings About the Origin of Life - Venice 2026”, a solo exhibition by Peer, The New Dutch Painter, curated by Luca Curci and co-curated by Amaride Ferrante, that will open on October 27, 2026, at 06:00 PM at Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, in Venice. The exhibition will run until November 02, 2026. The exhibition brings together a selection of large-scale paintings investigating one of humanity’s oldest and most fascinating questions: where do we come from? At the centre of Peer’s artistic research is the concept of abiogenesis, the scientific hypothesis that life on Earth emerged from non-living matter through a process of chemical evolution. The term refers to the possible transition from simple non-living substances to the first forms of life, a process that remains one of science’s greatest questions and mysteries. Peer transforms this idea into an imaginative visual universe populated by primordial creatures, cosmic encounters and fragments of an ancient world. Rather than attempting to illustrate a scientific theory literally, his paintings use the origin of life as a starting point for a broader reflection on existence, evolution and our relationship with nature. His visual language moves between science, philosophy, spirituality and humour, creating narratives that are at once playful and profound. Behind their striking colours, unusual characters and provocative titles lies a broader reflection on the origins of existence and on the interdependence of all living things. We are not separate from nature. We are nature. The creatures presented from an imagined past become metaphors for contemporary human existence. They search, struggle, connect, reproduce, wander and adapt, driven by the same forces that have shaped life for billions of years. Peer’s works invite viewers to imagine a world before humanity, before language, before civilisation: a time when life was still taking its first uncertain steps. The emphasis on connection gradually shifts the exhibition from the origins of life towards the nature of existence itself. Peer’s creatures may belong to an imagined prehistoric world, yet their experiences are immediately recognisable. They search for companionship, struggle against uncertainty, face change and attempt to find their way through an unfamiliar universe. “Lost in space” transforms this primordial displacement into a contemporary metaphor for humanity’s own sense of disconnection, while “The Moon and Me” introduces a more solitary dimension, connecting the vastness of the cosmos with the universal desire for meaning and belonging. The passage of life from one generation to another also becomes part of this larger narrative. In “Nonno And His Rebellious Grandson“, the primordial world becomes unexpectedly familiar, using the relationship between two generations to reflect on continuity, difference and the persistence of connection. Similarly, “The Curious Twins” capture the wonder of encountering a universe that is still being formed. Their astonishment becomes our own: looking at these creatures, the viewer is invited to reconsider the mystery of being alive. Peer also deliberately introduces humour, irony and absurdity into a subject traditionally associated with scientific speculation and philosophical seriousness. The unusual characters and provocative titles allow the artist to approach profound questions without turning them into solemn statements. In “The Funny One“, humour itself becomes a survival instinct, while works such as “Mrs. Robinson, I Presume?” transform an encounter between primordial beings into an unexpectedly human moment. Together, the works form a visual journey through emergence, connection, adaptation and transformation: the origin of life emerges as a continuous process, shaping the ways living beings exist, interact and evolve across time: the story of life is also our story. By looking back towards the oceans, the stars, the first organisms and the primordial forces that shaped our planet, Peer encourages us to reconsider our place within the larger web of existence. His paintings remind us that long before humanity began to define itself as separate from the natural world, we were already part of it. Organized by ITSLIQUID Group Curator Luca Curci Associate curator Amaride Ferrante Graphic designer Sara De Rosa PAINTINGS ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF LIFE - VENICE 2026 A solo exhibition by Peer, The New Dutch Painter Palazzo Pisani-Revedin San Marco 4013A, Venice, Italy Opening October 27, 2026 | 06:00 PM RSVP: info@itsliquid.com Free entry - Register here Exhibition days October 28 - November 02, 2026 Monday - Sunday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM and 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM Peer, The New Dutch Painter - About Peer, The New Dutch Painter is a Dutch contemporary artist whose vibrant, large-scale paintings explore the emergence of life and humanity’s place within nature. Self-taught as an artist, Peer developed a distinctive visual language based on bold colour, expressive compositions, unusual characters and thought-provoking titles. His paintings combine a strong sense of visual immediacy with narratives that encourage viewers to reflect on questions of existence, evolution and human connection. Before dedicating himself fully to painting, Peer spent many years as CEO of a leading Amsterdam strategic communication and design agency. His international career was built around strategy, communication and storytelling – disciplines that continue to inform his approach to painting today. After his first exhibitions in Europe, including presentations in the Netherlands and a Venice Biennale-related solo exhibition, Peer is now expanding his presence within the international contemporary art scene. His artistic ambition goes beyond creating visually striking paintings. Through his work, he seeks to spark dialogue, inspire wonder and reconnect people with the larger story of life on Earth. 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