Portrait de Sebastian Herkner, designer et commissaire d’exposition Laila Pozzo©Michelangelo Foundation
• Des maîtres artisans interprètent le surprenant dessin géométrique du parvis qui s’étend devant la basilique de l'île de San Giorgio Maggiore
• L’interprétation personnelle de ces artisans, à travers un éventail de techniques et de matériaux tels que le marbre, la marqueterie de bois, le textile et autres, s’accompagne d’histoires relatant leurs processus créatifs et d’un aperçu de ces hommes et femmes à l’œuvre
• Dans un monde où le numérique gagne toujours plus de terrain, Pattern of Crafts met à l’honneur la nature tactile et la dimension humaine de l’artisanat d’art ainsi que sa contribution constante à l’univers de la décoration d’intérieur
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Homo Faber Event
Crafting a more human future
Fondazione Giorgio Cini, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice
Organised by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, the Homo Faber Event is an international exhibition that champions artisanal talent, showcasing an impressive variety of materials, techniques and skills through live demonstrations, immersive digital experiences and imaginative displays of handcrafted creations. From functional everyday objects to outstanding decorative pieces, this edition highlights craft’s role in creating a more sustainable and inclusive future. The event offers a rare chance to admire the prestigious work of a selection of Japan’s National Living Treasures and to experience craft and its connections to the arts and to the design world. Visitors can join guided tours of the 15 exhibition spaces led by passionate students participating in the Young Ambassadors Programme. Imagined by a team of world-renowned curators and designers, the scenographic event transforms the magnificent spaces of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, located on San Giorgio Maggiore Island in the heart of the Venetian lagoon. On top of the event, the Homo Faber in Città project gives visitors a chance to experience craftsmanship across Venice through tailor-made itineraries. homofaber.com
The Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is a non-profit institution based in Geneva, Switzerland, which champions contemporary craftspeople worldwide with the aim of promoting a more human, inclusive and sustainable future. The Foundation seeks to highlight the connections between craft, the wider arts and the design world. Its mission is to both celebrate and preserve craftsmanship and its diversity of makers, materials and techniques, by increasing craft’s everyday recognition and its viability as a professional path for the next generations. From engaging educational programmes such as the Summer Schools, to its signature digital project the Homo Faber Guide and the international exhibition Homo Faber Event, the Foundation is fostering a cultural movement centred on master artisans and rising stars. michelangelofoundation.org
Sebastian Herkner
German designer Sebastian Herkner has made an indelible mark on the world of interior design since launching his own studio in 2006. Combining his unconditional love for traditional craftsmanship with a flair for colour, a curiosity for different cultures and a feel for new technologies, Herkner has designed furniture for some of the world’s most respected manufacturers, including ClassiCon, Rosenthal, Ames and Cappellini, as well as architectural projects and museum and exhibition designs. His work has garnered numerous awards, and he was named Designer of the Year 2019 by Maison&Objet
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