Hives by Aladin Borioli explores how systems of control, labour, and collective life shape human behaviour, using the beehive as a central metaphor. The work draws parallels between human societies and hive structures, suggesting that modern life- especially under capitalism- often reduces individuals to functional roles within larger systems.

Borioli reflects on themes of surveillance, productivity, and conformity, questioning how much autonomy we really have inside these “hives.” At the same time, the work leaves open whether collective structures are oppressive, necessary, or both.