Homo Faber 2026: An Island of Light

Homo Faber

Dates

1 Sep - 30 Sep, 2026

4:00 AM – 4:00 AM

Location

Fondazione Giorgio Cini

Island of San Giorgio Maggiore 30124 Venice Italy, Venice

Homo Faber 2026: An Island of Light

Embark upon a multi-sensory journey through a series of immersive installations staged in the historic buildings and grounds of Fondazione Giorgio Cini and discover hundreds of exquisitely crafted objects by artisans from around the world.

Artistic Director Es Devlin’s unique staging illuminates the creativity and talent of the artisans, while live demonstrations, participatory workshops, culinary craftsmanship and bespoke tours bring you even closer to craft.

The Artistic Director: Es Devlin Acclaimed British artist and designer Es Devlin is one of the most luminous artists of her generation. Her monumental installations and kinetic performance sculptures have graced museums, galleries, theatres, opera houses and Olympic stadiums worldwide, while her Library of Light installation drew nearly 200,000 visitors to the Pinacoteca di Brera at Salon di Mobile in Milan in spring 2025.

Hours4:00 AM – 4:00 AM
VenueFondazione Giorgio Cini
TypeBiennial
Duration29 Days
CityVenice

About

Homo Faber

Homo Faber is presented by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship Homo Faber is a cultural movement centred on creative artisans. Its signature projects are education programmes for the next generations, an international biennial celebration and an online guide.

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