The stained-glass windows, two mullioned windows with saints and a tondo with the image of Christ, were made at the end of the fifteenth century by Domenico Ghirlandaio and his workshop, which had already distinguished itself for the narrative elegance and chromatic refinement of its paintings on glass. Made for the church of San Francesco […]

Among the events of Homo Faber in the City, the exhibition Splendid Dialogues, from April 10 to May 1 Venetian high craftsmanship is back on display in the exclusive and elegant spaces of the Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione, this time with Splendid Dialogues, a precious journey to discover Venetian high craftsmanship inspired by the […]

A course at Spazio NOTA in Florence The charm of millinery and the opportunity to learn more about the techniques for making hats. There is time until April 14 to enroll in the training course recognized by the Region of Tuscany Modisteria, Cappelli e Coprica in program at Spazio NOTA from May 2 to June […]

REGISTRATIONS OPEN UNTIL APRIL 30 The second edition of the Master of Crafts Award, promoted by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella, in collaboration with the Associazione Fatti ad Arte and the support of the Gal Montagne Biellesi, is renewed. The objective of the Prize is to convey the promotion of artistic craftsmanship in […]

Two pastille caskets, small caskets for jewels, medals and coins, kept in Palazzo Madama, have been restored by the Association of Friends of the Fondazione Torino Musei. The two works date back to the early sixteenth century and were made by workshops active between Padua and Ferrara. The caskets, made of wood covered with stucco […]

Between January and February, all 27 internships of the project “Una Scuola, un Lavoro. Percorsi di Eccellenza” (One School, One Job. Pathways to Excellence), the program promoted and financed by the Fondazione Cologni and realized thanks to the project’s main partners, Fondazione Cariplo and Costa Crociere Foundation. The talents selected among the most promising in […]

New training institutes enrich the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte orientation portal Scuolemestieridarte.it is the Fondazione Cologni’s orientation portal dedicated to the schools that train tomorrow’s master craftsmen. These training centers teach a wide variety of artistic crafts: goldsmithing, restoration, naval carpentry, marble working, art graphics, carpentry, lutherie, haute couture… and much more. Recently, several […]

Italy at the first edition of the International Biennial of Ceramic Art of Jingdezhen, China At the Ceramic Art Avenue Art Museum of Jingdezhen in China, until March 17, the first edition of the Biennial entitled “Spirit of Ceramics” is presented. The Italian pavilion, curated by Matteo Zauli, is entitled “In bianco” (In white) and […]

At the National Museum of the Bargello the only work in terracotta of the great artist The Madonna and Child, better known as the Madonna of Santa Maria Nuova from the name of the place where it was found at the beginning of the 19th century and now conserved at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, […]

To celebrate the anniversary a book and many initiatives Inaugurated in 1922, the School represented an absolute novelty. The objective was to maintain the ancient tradition of craftsmanship, rooted in the territory of Friuli, by training young people with technical and cultural skills in the secrets of this ancient art, so much so that it […]

Buy your ticket for the most important event dedicated to the art crafts in Europe Ticket sales are now open to participate in the second edition of “Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future”, the international event dedicated to artistic craftsmanship of excellence. The association with the Giorgio Cini Foundation, on the island of San […]

Russian sacred art protagonist of a new museum in Florence The Museum of Russian Icons has been inaugurated in Palazzo Pitti, with the tablets that belonged to the Medici and Lorraine collections. There are 78 icons, dated between the end of the sixteenth century and the middle of the eighteenth century, which constitute a conspicuous […]

When high hospitality meets excellent craftsmanship Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione has reopened its doors after a major restoration and modernization, a unique and unprecedented operation in the history of the famous luxury hotel chain. The precious collections of objects, furniture and furnishings ranging from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, have been […]

54 paintings of the Carrara Academy of Bergamo in China Until January 3 in Shanghai, the exhibition Maestri. From the Renaissance to the Nineteenth Century, presents 54 paintings conserved at the Carrara Academy of Bergamo that outline a journey through art from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century as part of the Magnifico! Alla the […]

The work of Jodocus Hondius Jr. and Adriaen Veen returned to its splendor thanks to Officina del Restauro The restoration conducted by Officina del Restauro, with the contribution of the Friends of Florence Association, has brought back to its original splendor the Celestial Globe made by Jodocus Hondius Jr. and Adriaen Veen in 1613, preserved […]

Could be an early 20th century work by Galileo Chini During the restoration of the room on the second floor of the villa, called Omnibus, a decoration emerged, hidden by silks that covered the walls, near the ceiling. It depicts a seascape against an olive-green background from which emerge red corals and large carp, freshwater […]

The new workshops with master craftsmen The workshops of the Project “AD HOC. Strategies for combating early school leaving”, promoted by the social enterprise Con i Bambini, as part of the Fund for combating juvenile educational poverty, coordinated by Cometa Formazione SCS and co-financed by the De Agostini Foundation, are happily continuing. The project implements […]

A small art book to discover the excellence of Venetian artistic craftsmanship Get ready for the most extraordinary trip you’ve ever taken. Venice Made to Measure is out. Craft Shopping Guide, an immersive experience in the great universe of high Venetian craftsmanship, through a selection of 50 extraordinary shops, forges and ateliers, historical or new […]

In this volume, works on musical subjects from the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo and the Cathedral The first volume of the Sonus series has been published. It reproduces pictorial and sculptural images depicting ancient musical instruments. The first volume of this unique iconographic itinerary is dedicated to the works housed in Santa Maria del Fiore, […]

The photography exhibition by Susanna Pozzoli in a special book In anticipation of the second edition of the international exhibition “Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future”, the Michelangelo Foundation has decided to publish in a precious book the magnificent photographic work that Susanna Pozzoli had created for the Venetian Way exhibition, during the first […]