A work entitled The Human Safety Net will be joining the inaugural edition of 'The Parliament of the Invisibles', as part of a concept imagined by the famous British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor. The exhibition is part of a global program sponsored by the Art for Action Foundation, according to a press release.

The theme of this first edition of the program, 'After Migration', was presented on the occasion of the 19th Architechture Biennale 2025 in Venice.

"The Human Safety Net is the first organization to be part of the initiative and will host an extensive program consisting of a group exhibition and a full day of workshops and lectures in its home in St. Mark's Square," the press release noted.

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Exhibit aims to 'reveal what is often invisible'

The exhibition, inaugurated on May 9, features the artworks of Ange Leccia, Leila Alaoui, Lorraine de Sagazan & Anouk Maugein and Sarah Makharine which will be displayed from May 9 2025 to March 15 2026 in a dedicated space, next to the permanent interactive exhibition A World of Potential.

"The collective exhibition is meant to offer a poignant exploration of migration's profound and enduring impact, seen through the lenses of contemporary artists. The journeys presented here trace the delicate lines of migration, lingering between the moment of departure and the promises of an uncertain future, delving into the complexities of identity, belonging, and displacement, reflecting the overarching mission of The Parliament of the Invisibles to unveil what often remains unseen. Through their diverse practices — spanning photography, video, drawing, and installation — the featured artists illuminate the hidden stories of migrants, offering a powerful meditation on the human condition in the aftermath of migration and inviting viewers to reflect on how displacement shapes identity, fosters new forms of belonging, and creates bridges between worlds, both seen and unseen," the press release stated.

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The Human Safety Net, 'movement of people helping people'

"The theme of 'After Migration', delves into the complex challenges migrants and refugees face to integrate in their new country and strongly resonates with the mission of The Human Safety Net, a movement of people helping people, initiated by [the Italian insurance giant] Generali. The movement is active in 26 countries and aims to unlock the potential of those living in vulnerable circumstances," the press release continued.

"The meeting point between The Human Safety Net's mission and the Art for Action program is, specifically, the "For Refugees" program, led by The Human Safety Net in six countries and in partnership with 30 NGOs to support the integration of refugees by providing them with the tools to become successful entrepreneurs or receive vocational training that can help their inclusion in the local job market," it noted.

"The correspondence between the works presented by the artists and the location is truly extraordinary too. The history of the Procuratie and the mission of The Human Safety Net resonate with The Parliament of the Invisibles artistic project's goal of bringing visibility to those who are often invisible," the press release stressed.

Since its launch in 2017, the "for Refugees" program "has reached more than 13,000 refugees, contributed to the creation of more than 650 startups, and led to the creation of over 1,500 jobs," it noted.