Homo Faber 2024: what to expect
Venice, the most beautiful city in the world, is also the setting for an incredible craft show: Homo Faber 2024.
This year will be a sensory experience, where you will be plunged into the world of contemporary craftsmanship.
Art lover or casual tourist, this will take you deep into the heart of Venice, to discover the hidden treasures and bespoke experiences of craftsmanship.
Ready to live the art of life?
Homo Faber 2024: The journey of life, through time and craft
From September 1 to September 30, 2024, Homo Faber 2024 will occupy the beautiful spaces of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini on the peaceful San Giorgio Maggiore Island.
What makes Homo Faber 2024 unique is its focus on human life experience through a selection of bespoke handmade pieces. The Michelangelo Foundation—a global institution dedicated to fine craftsmanship—has curated this programme to highlight exceptional handcrafted objects. Each piece reflects a different aspect of human life, art as a bridge between tradition and innovation.
Curated to perfection
Curated to perfection, Homo Faber 2024 will be an incredible show of contemporary craftsmanship. The third edition of this event will leave you speechless, with bespoke experiences that combine art, culture and personal connections.
Homo Faber 2024 Venice: Art and life
The title Homo Faber, meaning "Man the Maker", says it all. As you enter the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, a renowned cultural institution, you will be plunged into a world where every handmade piece tells a story—a story about the human narrative that is still shaping our world.
Under the artistic direction of architect Nicolò Rosmarini and the creative direction of filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, the exhibition will explore the key moments of human life, craftsmanship and cinema.
During Homo Faber, you will see live artisan demonstrations, to get up close and personal with the techniques and innovative approaches of the artisans.
From culinary art to traditional woodworking, these skilled artisans will bring their work to life, and reveal processes that are rarely seen in our fast paced world. The event is spread over ten themes in different spaces, each one focused on a different aspect of craftsmanship—from bespoke handmade pieces to everyday objects touched by human hand.
Contemporary craftsmanship curated to perfection
At its heart Homo Faber is more than an exhibition, it’s a living, breathing exploration of contemporary craftsmanship curated with the same level of attention to detail as the craft itself. Under the guidance of the Michelangelo Foundation, this event bridges the ancient and the modern, showcasing unique objects and everyday simplicity brought to life by human hands.
This year is special because of the involvement of architect Nicolò Rosmarini who worked closely with Luca Guadagnino to design the visual experience.
The amazing scenography of the exhibits will make each space not only display the artworks but also tell a story, a story that will plunge the visitors into the dialogue between the crafted object and the person who made it. Their collaboration will create a space to discover, a space to reflect on your own experiences and connections with the world of craftsmanship.
Every step of Homo Faber 2024 will take you on a sensory journey through the textures, sights and sounds of craft. The exhibition will feature bespoke experiences to highlight the uniqueness of each artisan’s work, from hidden artisanal addresses in Venice to exclusive bespoke experiences around craftsmanship.
A treasure trove of craftsmanship in Venice
If you are lucky enough to experience Homo Faber 2024, there’s no better way to discover the secret soul of Venice’s artisanal heart.
In addition to the exhibits at the Venice Fondazione Giorgio Cini, the event will offer a city-wide adventure called Homo Faber in Città, that will guide you to the best artisanal addresses across the city. This immersive programme will connect you to the living history of craftsmanship that is still very much alive in the backstreets and workshops of Venice.
Homo Faber 2024 Venice: event special
What makes this event special is that it brings the grand and the intimate, the extraordinary and the everyday together. It showcases the many skills of artisans from around the world, and invites you to accompany the precious moments of life with the beauty of handmade.
From bespoke handmade pieces that take weeks, months or even years to make, to the delicate yet functional objects we use every day, Homo Faber 2024 turns simple objects into human life itself.
The partnership with the Fondazione Giorgio Cini means that the event will take place in one of the most beautiful spaces in Venice, the perfect setting to celebrate art, life and craftsmanship.
Whether you’ll be looking at the amazing scenography designed by Nicolò Rosmarini or discovering the hidden treasures of the city, you’ll feel deeply connected to a world where creativity has no limits.
Homo Faber 2024: conclusion
In the end Homo Faber 2024 is not just an event, it’s an exploration of life through craft. So save the date and get ready to discover the art that’s all around us in the everyday.