From 14th to 30th September, Homo Faber will host several conferences and masterclasses. The protagonists of this events will be craftsmen, artists and specialists with an artistic and creative excellence and they will share their vision with the public. The sessions take place in the language indicated in the programme, without translation. Other sessions and speakers will be announced soon.
Craftsmanship and Imagination
FRIDAY 14.09.2018
15:15-16:00 | CONFERENCE | DESIGN
India Mahdavi imagines spaces. Together with master artisans, the celebrated architect and designer has created for Homo Faber two unique “follies” showcasing the potential of fine craftsmanship to shape and inspire. In this session, Bruno Giussani will engage in a dialogue with Mahdavi about imagination, materials, and modern living.
If it is Virtual, Is it Craft?
MONDAY 17.09.2018
14:00-14:45 | CONFERENCE | TECHNOLOGY
Design and production of real-time 3D interactive experiences like video games or virtual reality are often considered relatively automated processes. But behind the making of these virtual experiences there are creative men and women with highly honed skills – a sort of “digital craftsmanship” that will be discussed in this talk through the example of the “Colossus of Venice”, the virtual reality guide (specially created for Homo Faber) taking visitors through the complex worlds of three exceptional artisans: the hard-stone inlayer, the automaton maker and the enameller.
Italian Masters of Beauty
FRIDAY 21.09.2018
18:00-18:45 | CONFERENCE | BOOKS
The Fondazione Cologni and publishing house IdeaBooks present a preview of the new publications “Maestri della grande bellezza” (“Italian Masters of Beauty”): an extraordinary tribute to 35 Italian masters of excellence, true “living treasures” active in all sectors of high artistic craftsmanship.
China, Korea, Japan: markets or rivals for European crafts?
FRIDAY 28.09.2018
15:15-16:00 | CONFERENCE | ECONOMY
Often considered a target market for European crafts companies, China, Korea and Japan are also characterized by a strong craft tradition and represent nowadays a growing challenge for European stakeholders. In collaboration with Institut National des Métiers d’Art INMA
Craftsmanship, crafts and society
SATURDAY 29.09.2018
15:15-16:00 | CONFERENCE | PHOTOGRAPHY
This session explores the work of Atelier Hélio’g, one of the last to use the photogravure process (engraving and printing technique invented at the end of the 19th century) and to collaborate with artists and journalists, embellishing and ensuring the sustainability of their creations. In collaboration with Institut National des Métiers d’Art INMA.
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