On 8 May, Dreams in Transit officially opened at The Home of The Human Safety Net in Venice, launching with a day of workshops, lectures, and collective dialogue centred around art’s power to inspire change. The group exhibition, which runs through 15 March, 2026, features powerful works by Ange Leccia, Leila Alaoui, Lorraine de Sagazan & Anouk Maugein, and Sarah Makharine.
This exhibition forms part of the inaugural edition of The Parliament of the Invisibles, a global initiative conceived by renowned artist Anish Kapoor and developed by the Art for Action Foundation. Under the theme After Migration, the programme aligns with the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2025, exploring how art can be a catalyst for new narratives in the wake of global migration.
A Platform for Change
Before the exhibition’s unveiling, 8 May was dedicated to in-depth reflection and collaboration around the central theme of art as a driver of social transformation. The morning began with a dynamic workshop led by Harvard professor and social organizer Marshall Ganz, focusing on the strategic use of narrative in mobilizing social movements. Ganz, known for his work on Barack Obama’s 2008 “Hope” campaign, joins the After Migration collective to shape long-term impact strategies within the initiative.
In the afternoon, a series of panels and keynotes by the world-famous artist Anish Kapoor and Ganz brought together a diverse community of artists, architects, curators, storytellers, and activists. Discussions centred on the role of storytelling in shaping collective identities, challenging dominant narratives, and building movements rooted in empathy and solidarity.
