Over seven weeks, Parliament will transform the Benaki Museum and connected institutions into a living organism—a matrix of relations that transcends dominant structures of power and hierarchy. Each day, individuals will come together to weave a choreography of connections, and over time, these gatherings will grow into a dense tapestry of collective thought and action.

Parliament is a landmark in the emerging field of social choreography. Originally created for the Benaki Museum in 2013, this expanded iteration will be presented as a full-scale exhibition for the first time.

However, Parliament is more than an exhibition; it unfolds as a participatory site where the dynamics of human relations are reimagined. In a world mired by divisive identities and habitual social norms, Parliament offers a much-needed withdrawal—a space for embodied cooperation and collective presence. It dares us to envision an alternative ethics, a soul-governance enacted through the body.

Parliament is an experiment in democracy beyond language. It challenges participants to confront the unfamiliar and engage deeply with others, allowing genuine connections to emerge. This is not a performance to observe but a living organism to inhabit, an experience that demands one’s presence—a call to action for all who dare to dream of a world made anew.