Organised by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship and its partners, Homo Faber 2024 invites visitors to explore the essential role handmade objects play in our daily lives. Through the theme The Journey of Life, devised by the Foundation’s Vice-Chair, Hanneli Rupert, and interpreted by Art Directors Luca Guadagnino and Nicolò Rosmarini, the exhibition showcases exquisite objects by artisans from all over the world, revealing how craftsmanship is woven into the fabric of our lives. The bespoke backgammon set gifted from grandfather to grandchild, the handcrafted accessories that evoke memories of a woman’s round-the-world trip, the crystal glasses used to toast a couple’s wedding day: it’s objects like these that help us to create precious and meaningful moments.

Hanneli Rupert said: “I chose the theme The Journey of Life because I wanted something simple that would resonate globally, and simultaneously allow us to show, for the first time, works from around the world. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined the beauty and simplicity of vision with which Luca Guadagnino and Nicolò Rosmarini could have interpreted this. I am particularly excited by the geographic variety of crafts and skillsets that we are showcasing side by side, many of which urgently need help to keep them alive for future generations to appreciate.”

Featuring more than 800 objects by over 400 artisans from 70 countries around the world, representing 105 different crafts, the Homo Faber is open daily until 30 September.

Attitude visited the exhibition and an extended report will be published in our next issue.

Full details of all activities and experiences are available on homofaber.com or the Homo Faber app, where tickets are available.