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posted on 14 January, 2020
Save the date: Homo Faber 2020
We are delighted to announce the second edition of Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future 2020 Living Treasures of ...
Greetings - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 20 December, 2019
Seasons' Greetings
Michelangelo Foundation for Craftsmanship and Creativity wishes you a wonderful festive season and looks forward to c...
News - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 29 November, 2019
The Michelangelo Foundation joins Venetian Heritage’s #SupportVenice campaign
In the wake of the damage caused by Venice’s recent high tides, Michelangelo Foundation has pledged its support to Ve...
News - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 14 November, 2019
The Michelangelo Foundation sets up home on Pont de la Machine
The Michelangelo Foundation has taken up residence in the newly named “Arcades des Arts” which benefits from a magnif...
Portrait - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 1 November, 2019
Arthur Veillon, Young Ambassador 2018, apprenticing with the Master Shoemakers to the Moulin Rouge
Arthur Veillon recently finished a shoemaking apprenticeship at Maison Clairvoy Paris, a position he began after serv...
Summer School - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 31 October, 2019
Up Close with the World’s Master Glassblowers
From September 30 to October 5, eight young artisans from seven countries joined four of the world’s greatest glassma...
Summer School - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 22 October, 2019
A Contemporary Take on a Precious Heritage
From 26 August to 2 September, 25 young artisans and designers from nine European countries studied tapestry making i...
Summer School - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 8 October, 2019
A New Generation Learns Basket Weaving
This past July at the Popular Art Museum in Lisbon, ten students from across Europe worked side by side with five of ...
Publication - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 27 September, 2019
Vogue’s Suzy Menkes Looks Back at Homo Faber
In the eyes of legendary fashion journalist Suzy Menkes, Homo Faber 2018, last September’s exhibition in Venice, was ...
Programme - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 30 June, 2019
5 July – Oct 5 Michelangelo Foundation’s Inaugural Summer School Programme
For the first time, the foundation sends 50 young artisans and designers to study craftsmanship across Europe, for a ...
Exhibition
posted on 28 June, 2019
Visionary French Craftsmanship and Design Exhibition in Paris until 3 July
Novel regional craftsmanship and design nuggets are on show at the Institut National des Métiers d'Art Gallery as par...
Award - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 18 June, 2019
The Michelangelo Foundation receives the Hermes Prize for Innovation in Paris on 18 June
The theme of this year’s “Hermes Awards for Innovation” event is “Excellency in European Innovation with Global Impact”.
Publication
posted on 11 June, 2019
World Crafts Council Europe launches Crafting Europe Manifesto
The World Crafts Council Europe and Ateliers d’Art de France have unveiled a new six-point manifesto aiming to suppor...
Exhibition
posted on 26 May, 2019
Reimagine Decorative Arts exhibition presented in Lisbon until 2 June
Innovative works created by major international designers in collaboration with Portuguese master artisans are now on...
Exhibition - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 21 May, 2019
22-26 May: Doppia Firma 2019 is exhibited at Révélations in Paris
After the success of Doppia Firma 2019 in Milan in April, the exhibition will be shown in Paris at Révélations, the i...
Publication - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 20 May, 2019
Art Work - New book about contemporary art restoration is launched
Art Work, a new book presenting the complex issues involved in the restoration of contemporary art, was launched at t...
Exhibition
posted on 6 May, 2019
23-26 May, Révélations returns to the Grand Palais
Ateliers d’Art de France once again presents Révélations, the international fine craftsmanship biennial, at the Grand...
Exhibition - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 17 April, 2019
Nearly 18,000 visitors attend Doppia Firma in Milan
For its fourth edition, Doppia Firma paired up master artisans from Europe and Japan with international designers...
Exhibition - Michelangelo Foundation
posted on 4 April, 2019
9-14 April: Doppia Firma 2019 is unveiled in Milan at the Salone del Mobile
The 19 works selected for this year’s edition of Doppia Firma (Double Signature): A Dialogue Between Design and Artis...
JEMA
posted on 4 April, 2019
1-7 April: Journée Européenne des Métiers d'Art 2019
Artisanal workshops across Europe are throwing open their doors to visitors 01-07 April as part of Les Journées Europ...
Exhibition
posted on 7 March, 2019
Until 21 April: Swiss ceramic artists showcased in Robinson Crusoe themed exhibition
Swissceramics, the ceramics association in Switzerland, is showcasing new works by 44 ceramic artists from across the...
Exhibition
posted on 4 March, 2019
Homo Faber artisans in Collect 2019
The work of many Homo Faber artisans was on show at Collect 2019, held at the Saatchi gallery in London from 28 Febru...
