homo faber 2026 brings 500 craft artists to venice in es devlin’s ‘island of light’

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homo faber

homo faber is a major cultural exhibition in venice, italy, dedicated to the very best in european craftsmanship. organized by the michelangelo foundation, it aims to put fine craftsmanship on the global map and increase recognition and visibility for master artisans. the exhibition brings together a range of materials and disciplines, from jewelry to bespoke bicycles, from the rare artisanal techniques to some of the most iconic examples of the finest european workmanship. created by a hand-picked team of world-class designers, curators and architects, the exhibition stretches over a number of spaces throughout the fondazione giorgio cini.

what we learned: crafting the future

we look back at how designboom's latest chapter presents craft as an approach to the world that values attentiveness over speed, collaboration over isolation, and long-term stewardship over short-term production.

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