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GENERAL PRESENTATION June 2019
The Foundation at a glance
The Foundation was founded by Johann Rupert and Franco
Cologni and legally created in 2015. It was announced publicly
in October 2016.
Johann Rupert is a South African business luminary
and Chairman of the Swiss-based luxury group
Richemont International.
Franco Cologni is an Italian entrepreneur, author
and cultural authority and former Chairman of Cartier
International.
THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION
GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Who we are
Our mission is to promote and perpetuate fine
craftsmanship, strengthen its ties to the world
of design, and usher it safely into the future.
THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION
GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Our mission PROMOTE PRESERVE PERPETUATE Promote fine craftsmanship and Understand economic pressures Bring the world of design help master artisans attract and and threats to individual and closer to the world of retain clientele through small artisanal businesses and craftsmanship through special communications campaigns and find ways to help them flourish projects where designers and targeted initiatives, as well as artisans work as equal partners exclusive events. to co-create beautiful objects. THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
A unique combination of five strengths
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE
We bring a multinational perspective to the We are building a network to work non-
field of fine craftsmanship. competitively with like-minded actors who share
our goals.
EXCELLENT
We concentrate on the highest possible PRAGMATIC
expression of craftsmanship and are We pursue projects that will expand business
shaping that definition. opportunities and promote job creation.
CREATIVE
We are forging a dynamic and fruitful
dialogue between the worlds of design and
craftsmanship.
THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION
GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Our Network
Fundamentally open to collaboration, we are
building an active network in order to create a
space for community, mutual support and
exchange.
THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION
GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Our Network
REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
✔ WCC Europe
June 2019 SWEDEN
✔Konsthantverkscentrum
NORWAY
✔ Norwegian Crafts
Our network includes
SWITZERLAND
✔ Fondation Martin Bodmer
✔ Vitro Centre Romont
✔ Association Suisse des
75 organisations (museums, Métiers d’Art
✔ swiss ceramics
✔ Musée Ariana
associations, academic institutions) ✔ HEAD
✔ Écal
SCOTLAND
✔ Craft Scotland
ESTONIA
✔ Haus der Farbe
DENMARK ✔ Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union
in 27 countries UNITED KINGDOM
✔K&D - Danske Kunsthandvaerkere &
Designere
✔ Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
✔ Craft Council UK
✔ The New Craftsmen LATVIA
✔ City & Guilds London Art ✔ Art Academy of Latvia
✔ Museum of Decorative Arts and
In progress…
School
✔ The Heritage Crafts LUXEMBOURG Design
Association ✔ Association De Mains de Maîtres ✔ MAD International Summer
✔ Central Saint Martins Luxembourg School
IRELAND
✔ Design & Craft Council of Ireland
✔ World Craft Council of Europe GERMANY POLAND
✔ Handwerkskammer Berlin ✔ Academy Fine Arts Warsaw
NETHERLANDS
✔ Crafts Council Nederland
✔ Europa Nostra
CZECH REPUBLIC LITHUANIA
BELGIUM ✔ U(P)M Museum of Decorative Arts ✔ Museum of Applied Arts &
✔ Flanders DC AUSTRIA ✔ UMPRUM – AAAD Design – Vilnius
✔ MAK ✔ Vilnius Academy of Arts
✔ University
FRANCE/MONACO Mozarteum
✔ INMA Salzburg
✔ Ateliers d’Art de France AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVAKIA
✔ Fondation Bettencourt Schueller ✔ MAK, Vienna ✔ NESZ – Ass. of ✔ Institute of Design, Slovenska
PORTUGAL ITALY
✔ CMA Paris Hungarian Folk Technicka University of Bratislava
✔ Fundaçao Ricardo do Espirito ✔ Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri ✔ úlúv
✔ Les Arts Décoratifs Artists
Santo Silva
✔ Les Compagnons du Devoir
d’Arte ✔ Bodapest
✔ Museo d’Arte Popular ✔ Fondazione Giorgio Cini
✔ Ecole Boulle Museum of Applied
✔ Passa ao Futuro ✔ FAI – Fondo Ambiente Italiano
✔ ENSAD Arts
✔ La Triennale di Milano ROMANIA
✔ UBJOP ✔ Pro Patrimonio
✔ MIAO
✔ ENSAAMA
✔ Creative Academy
✔ Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli BULGARIA
✔ Scuola del’Arte della Medaglia ✔ Etar Museum
SPAIN CROATIA
✔ Artex ✔ RAM Central Stara Planina
✔ Fundesarte – EO ✔ Museum of Arts &
I✔ Escola La Crafts, Zagreb
Massana ✔ Croatian Chamber GREECE
of Trades and Crafts ✔ B&M Theocharakis
Foundation
Doppia Firma Doppia Firma / Double signature is a project that brings designers and artisans together to create unique co-signed objects. For the 2019 Salone del Mobile in Milan, the Michelangelo Foundation will present the fourth annual edition with 19 creative collaborations. THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future An unprecedented International cultural event to showcase fine contemporary, traditional and rare craftsmanship and its link to the world of creativity and design. Every two years : 1st edition: September 2018 in Venice 2nd edition: 10 September – 11 October 2020 in Venice THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future The event has been designed to reflect the aims of the Michelangelo Foundation to promote, preserve, and perpetuate fine craftsmanship. Promote by developing business opportunities for artisan. Perpetuate by transmitting core messaging to a young audience. Protect by raising awareness and inspiring different audiences. THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Homo Faber 2018 : key figures 480 artisans and designers from 35 European countries 91 master artisans demonstrating their skills live 85 crafts and more than 300 techniques 900 artworks and images 105 Young Ambassadors from 26 top institutions of applied arts and design throughout Europe in 15 countries 16 exhibition spaces, more than 4,000m2 13 curators THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Homo Faber 2018: 62’500 visitors THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Publications : The Master’s Touch The Master’s Touch, originally published as “Il valore del mestiere” and written by Alberto Cavalli, with Giudita Comerci and Giovanna Marchello, lays the groundwork for a common language to describe the distinguished work of master artisans everywhere. The Foundation translated it into English and is interested in applying the criteria in order to recognize and celebrate exceptional artisans. THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Publications : Art Work – Anthology
Art Work
The authoritative essays collected in this volume
attempt to address the many relevant topics, along
with the motivations and aims that contemporary art
conservators must take into account in their work.
Crafts, Today’s Anthology for
Tommorow’s Crafts
This anthology brings together 65 texts
on craft, published from the 1970s to the
present day, and drawn from many
different countries.
THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION
GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019Youth development
By giving the opportunity to a young Referenced Summer schools’
community of craftsmen and designers to Master artisans participants as
students
participate in our educational programme -
Young Ambassadors Programme and the
Summer School Programme - we invest in
the future of craftsmanship.
MFO Young
exhibitions Ambassadors
participants at Homo Faber
We consolidate and nourish the Young
Community and build on it for all MFO
projects. Referenced
Rising
Talents
THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION
GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019Young Ambassadors Programme A programme for applied arts and design students to participate in Homo Faber by bringing the exhibition to life. 105 students from 26 top applied arts and design universities and schools in Europe In partnership with the MFO network members An immersive training week in Venice An opportunity for students to create their own network with direct access to best artisans, designers, institutions, and luxury houses in an international context A chance for visitors to get a deep understanding and unique experience with the Young Ambassadors’ sharing their enthusiasm, passion, and knowledge THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Summer School Programme 2019 A pilot programme of 7 summer courses for 50 participants In partnership with 6 MFO network members in France, Portugal and the UK Immerse participants in a specific thematic, in an unusual place where learning and passing on knowledge is key OUR OBJECTIVES Encourage young people to fulfil their potential, broaden their horizons and learn beyond their area of specialisation Contribute to training and transmission Identify best practices for future similar projects THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019
Summer School Programme 2019
FRANCE PORTUGAL UK
TAPESTRY AND ARTISTIC PORTUGUESE BASKET
INTERPRETATION TECHNOLOGY 4 IMMERSIVE COURSES
Centre International de la Tapisserie Portuguese Ministry of Culture and
d’Aubusson FRESS City & Guilds of London Art School
• Visits and theory courses Museu de Arte Popular, Passa Ao Futuro,
• Creation of a common tapestry The Home Project • Stone Carving for Beginners
• 25 selected participants • Design sprint • Introduction to Ornamental
• Group projects in trios of student- Woodcarving
designer-master artisan • Gilding and Verré Eglomisé
GLASS BLOWING • Creation of pieces for the Sep 2019 • Etching Fundamentals
Association Hot Glass Family exhibit at Museu de Arte Popular • 8 selected participants
• Assisting 5 international master glass • 10 selected participants
blowers in the workshop
• Creation of new pieces
• 8 selected participants
THE MICHELANGELO FOUNDATION
GENERAL PRESENTATION 2019THANK YOU
www.michelangelofoundation.org
https://www.homofaberevent.com/
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