Homo Faber, the crafts of art return to Venice. After the success of the first edition in 2018, the Michelangelo Foundation brings the excellence of Italian, European and even Japanese know-how back to the Cini Foundation, to rediscover the beauty of the work of the hands. Also with itineraries in the city 17 dedicated exhibition spaces dedicated to an aspect of excellent craftsmanship, from the goldsmithery to the mosaic, from the master paper makers to the luthiers, from the craftsmen that it will be possible to admire at their work table. Special guest of the second edition will be Japan, with a series of exhibitions dedicated to its “Living National Treasures”, an appellation that in the Land of the Rising Sun attributes to its best master craftsmen: they bring them to Homo Faber 2020 objects present with ancient techniques , from lacquer to dyeing fabrics. Fashion will also have a special space: the most modern side of craftsmanship will be revealed in a “capsule collection” of sustainable clothes for men and women designed in Italy and made in one hand in the United Kingdom, created by a group of Italian students from design in collaboration with the best British artisan talents.
GOLDEN HANDS
