Studies for the Libyan Sibyl and a small Sketch for a Seated Figure (verso), c. 1510–11

Thepowertocreate

Creativity and craftsmanship coming together with unlimited potential

The foundation
A youth beckoning; a right leg, The British Museum, c. 1504-05

Fromstrongfoundations

Meet our two founders, and learn about the Foundation’s mission

Our founders
Study for the Lybian Sybil, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1511-1512

Recognisedtheworldover

Michelangelo embodies the union of creativity and craftsmanship, which is at the heart of our vision

Why Michelangelo
Head of Cleopatra, Casa Buonarroti, Florence, Italy, c.1533-4

Themeaningofexcellence

Discover our criteria for excellence in craftsmanship

Criteria for excellence
Michelangelo’s Study for a Bronze David, c.1502-03

Acommunityspirit

Michelangelo embodies the union of creativity and craftsmanship, which is at the heart of our vision

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