Imperfect Assemblies – Exhibition on the Architecture of Democracy (Days of Architecture in Istria 2026)

The exhibition "Imperfect Assemblies: Towards New Civic Infrastructures" opens on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:00 PM at Galerija DAI-SAI in Pula (Smareglina 1), as part of the Days of Architecture in Istria 2026. Free admission. The opening also includes a presentation of the book "Planet Krvavica" (in English). Across Europe, democracy is under pressure: trust in institutions is fading, divisions are growing, and many people feel they have no real influence on the spaces that shape their lives. The exhibition asks what the architecture of democracy should look like today, and how spaces, institutions and everyday encounters can encourage participation, solidarity and a sense of belonging. It builds on the interdisciplinary initiative Cultures of Assembly, launched in 2021 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, and centres on three installations – Assembly Carpet, Fabric of Demands and Friction Library – that open space for conversation, disagreement and shared learning. Curators: Markus Miessen and César Reyes Nájera; curatorial and production support: Ena Kukić and Michaela Prunotto; graphic design: Fabian Bremer. When: opening on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 7:00 PM Where: Galerija DAI-SAI, Smareglina 1, Pula Admission: free