EventsIn 1973 the Archaeological Group of Montelupo accidentally spotted near an area where there were public wash houses, an ancient well, more than 30 meters deep. Between the late 14th century and the end of the 16th century it was used as a dumping ground by the medieval and Renaissance furnaces active in the town's historic core. Thousands of fragments have emerged, of which more than 600 have been restored. Works and sections contributed to the permanent exhibition of the Museum of Ceramics and involved internationally renowned scholars. A new history of Montelupo ceramics has emerged. Little by little, many masterpieces of Renaissance majolica, preserved in major museums around the world, were recognized as valuable products of that center. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, a study conference will be held Dec. 2 at the Museum of Ceramics, with the presentation of a docufilm that recounts the discovery of the Well of the Lavatoi, through period accounts and the stories of the protagonists of that discovery. This is followed by an exhibition The Ceramics of Montelupo. Identity and Future, until January 7, 2024 www.museomontelupo.it
Kicking off the 7th Edition of the “Artigiano del Cuore” contest, promoted by the Cologni Foundation and the Wellmade platform. This year, the contest is aimed at artisans and craft businesses based throughout Italy and carrying on an art craft. The goal is to help them tell the story of the value and uniqueness of […]
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Online i biglietti per Homo Faber 2024 Available on the vivaticket.com platform are tickets for “Homo Faber. The Journey of Life,” September 1-30, 2024, at the Giorgio Cini Foundation on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Visit the site to discover all the concessions and purchase your admission for this journey, a tribute […]
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As many as 14,000 visitors to Villa Mozart, which, on the occasion of Design Week 2024, was transformed into the scenic setting for three initiatives on the marriage of design culture and savoir-faire, all united under the umbrella of “Arts & Crafts & Design. Doppia Firma. Dialogues between design thinking and high craftsmanship, now in […]
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On the occasion of the 2024 edition of Salone del Mobile, Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte is pleased to present the eighth edition of “Doppia Firma. A dialogue between design and artisanal excellence” a project developed with Living, the interiors, design and lifestyle magazine of Corriere della Sera, under the patronage of the Michelangelo Foundation […]
