Michelangelo Foundation
Homo Faber
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Homo Faber Biennial is an international celebration of craftsmanship curated by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship in Venice. Our flagship project brings together the work of hundreds of master artisans, rising stars from around the world in the magnificent setting of Fondazione Giorgio Cini. The biennial celebration is a unique opportunity to discover the skill, talent and creativity that goes into crafting exquisite objects by hand. We want you to encounter and experience craftsmanship in a myriad of ways and to understand why it is crucial to the design industry, hospitality and the wider arts; as well as its role in building a more sustainable human future.
Homo Faber BiennialThe third edition of the Homo Faber Biennial presented the work of hundreds of international master artisans and rising stars across 10 themed spaces which celebrated a human life through the lens of craft. Imagined by Art Directors Luca Guadagnino and Nicolò Rosmarini, the exhibition took visitors on an immersive journey. Cultural mediation offered by passionate students participating in the Young Ambassadors Programme gave further insights into the spaces. Visitors could explore themed exhibitions, watch live artisan demonstrations, take part in hands-on workshops, enjoy artisan food and drink, and unique gourmet experiences. Beyond Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Homo Faber in Città gave visitors a chance to explore craftsmanship across Venice.
Homo Faber Biennial is an international celebration of craftsmanship curated by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship in Venice. Our flagship project brings together the work of hundreds of master artisans, rising stars from around the world in the magnificent setting of Fondazione Giorgio Cini. The biennial celebration is a unique opportunity to discover the skill, talent and creativity that goes into crafting exquisite objects by hand. We want you to encounter and experience craftsmanship in a myriad of ways and to understand why it is crucial to the design industry, hospitality and the wider arts; as well as its role in building a more sustainable human future.
Homo Faber Biennial
Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life
The third edition of the Homo Faber Biennial presented the work of hundreds of international master artisans and rising stars across 10 themed spaces which celebrated a human life through the lens of craft. Imagined by Art Directors Luca Guadagnino and Nicolò Rosmarini, the exhibition took visitors on an immersive journey. Cultural mediation offered by passionate students participating in the Young Ambassadors Programme gave further insights into the spaces. Visitors could explore themed exhibitions, watch live artisan demonstrations, take part in hands-on workshops, enjoy artisan food and drink, and unique gourmet experiences. Beyond Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Homo Faber in Città gave visitors a chance to explore craftsmanship across Venice.