HIVES, 2400 B.C.E. – 1852 C.E.

Since the modern beehive was patented in 1852, the alternative techniques for tending bees prior to this homogenisation have been overlooked. Using an array of archival images, this book uncovers the forgotten history of hive innovation, offering a renewed perspective to challenge conventional narratives and encourage speculation and curiosity.

Essay written by Ellen Lapper and Aladin Borioli. Graphic design by Nicolas Polli.