Parlour was founded by Stéphanie Ruth in London in 2022. Initially conceived as a salon-gallery in her home, it has since evolved into a nomadic gallery and curatorial studio that organises itinerant, site-specific exhibitions in intimate and architecturally interesting settings.

The exhibition L'Invitation au Voyage is part of a broader, multidisciplinary inquiry into more contemplative, sensory ways of experiencing art and interacting with our surroundings. Stéphanie Ruth previously managed her family's gallery, Moeller Fine Art, where she organised esteemed modern and contemporary art exhibitions.