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Homo Faber
Crafting a more human future
14-30 September
Fondazione Giorgio Cini, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice
Free entry upon registration at homofaber.com
Homo Faber is the first major cultural exhibition dedicated to the very best in European craftsmanship. Organised by the Michelangelo Foundation, it aims to put fine craftsmanship on the global map and increase recognition and visibility for master artisans. The exhibition will bring together a vast range of materials and disciplines, from jewellery to bespoke bicycles, from the rarest artisanal techniques to some of the most iconic examples of the finest European workmanship. Created by a hand-picked team of world-class designers, curators and architects, the exhibition stretches over a number of magnificent spaces throughout the Fondazione Giorgio Cini. homofaber.com
Michelangelo Foundation
The Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is an international, nonprofit institution based in Geneva, Switzerland, which celebrates and preserves master craftsmanship and strengthens its connection to the world of design. Rooted in a tradition of culture and excellence and in the realities and challenges of today’s global economy, the Foundation seeks to support men and women who dedicate themselves to the pursuit of master craftsmanship and to foster a new cultural movement built around the values that are essential for their work. The Foundation focuses on Europe as a starting point for its activities, in recognition that craftsmanship has been a vital part of the economic and cultural fabric of the region for centuries. michelangelofoundation.org
Creative Academy
Based in Milan, the capital of design, the Creative Academy offers a highly specialised Master’s programme taught by working professionals. Unique in the world, it aims to give students a real appreciation of the métiers d’art in order to help them better design with the maker in mind. From up to 200 applications the Academy selects just 20 young designers per year who come from a diverse array of design backgrounds: from fashion and watches to industrial design and even car design. Students spend seven months being taught by professional designers and artisans across three fields – jewellery, watches and accessories – and have the opportunity to work on real projects. This hands-on training is followed by a three-month internship in one of the Richemont maisons. creative-academy.com
Natural Talent is promoted by Creative Academy in collaboration with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. The project was realised under the guidance of Alberto Nespoli and Domenico Rocca of Eligo Studio, Milan. It was originally exhibited at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan from 4th April to 29th May 2017 as part of the Salone del Mobile 2017
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