The prize-giving ceremony of the 14th Sommet du Luxe et de la Création, organized by the Centre du Luxe et de la Création of Paris, with Fondazione Cologni as one of the jury members, was held on Monday, February 1, 2016. This year, four Italian “talents” were awarded: Maurizio Riva of the historic Riva 1920 […]

The International Exposition of Milan’s Triennale Museum returns after twenty years. The Exhibition, titled 21st Century. Design after Design, features a series of events aimed at launching a new design vision for the 21st century by drawing inspiration from the past century while exploring its legacy and failures. Eleven of the city’s most symbolic places […]

Until March 16, Officine Saffi hosts an exhibition exploring the contemporary Japanese artistic scene. Five ceramists, belonging to five different generations, have been chosen to create works in the Yugen style, which expresses, through harmonious pottery creations, a mysterious feeling of unspeakable and elusive beauty that is deeply rooted in Japanese tradition. For further information, […]

The fair, which is held every year in the streets of downtown Aosta, is devoted to typical and regional artistic crafts. Carved wood sculptures and works, soapstone, iron and ceramic artifacts, fabrics and laces are only some of the items on sale at this traditional fair. The Fair is also music and traditions, wine and […]

On January 22, 2016, at Murano’s Glass Museum, the Promovetro Consortium introduced the chandeliers of the town of Sant’Agostino , near Ferrara, that were damaged by the 2012 earthquake and restored by the authorized “Murano Artistic Glass Brand” companies. The core of the exhibition is the imposing five-meter-high and three-meter-wide Murano glass chandelier, made of […]

The exhibition, described by CNN as one of the world’s top ten not-to-be-missed exhibits, showcases the incredible LEGO® creations by New York artist Nathan Sawaya. The varied and colorful sculptures fulfil the fantasies and dreams of each of us and stimulate our imagination and creativity. For further information, click here.

The exhibition, held at Palazzo Pitti’s Modern Art Gallery in Florence, celebrates the 150th anniversary of Florence as capital of Italy through a selection of objects purchased by King Vittorio Emanuele II for the Pitti Palace, when it became the official residence of the Royal Family in 1865. In Florence, the King gathered a precious […]

The 2016 program of MAC (Mestieri d’Arte Contemporanei di Città Studi di Biella) offers a new course on the goldsmith’s art. Goldsmithing, an age-old and fascinating handicraft, represents the love of beauty and artisan know-how, the prefect blend of past and present. However, the goldsmith’s art is also deeply rooted in the local community. Therefore, […]

Ten years after his death, the first exhibition showcasing the works by famous twentieth-century artist Floriano Bodini is held at Palazzo delle Esposizioni of Fondazione Banca del Monte di Lucca. The exhibition is curated by Flavio Arensi and Nicola Loi, with the collaboration of Maria Stuarda Varetti .A member of the group of Milanese artists […]

Soon to be released is the monographic issue of the Antropologia magazine, whose editor-in-chief is Ugo Fabietti, including a book devoted to craftwork: Artisans. Ethnographic Contributions. Curated by Marinella Carosso and Simone Ghezzi (Milano-Bicocca University), the book explores the theme of Lombard artistic crafts. The book will be introduced to the public on Monday, February […]

On show in the extraordinary setting of the Palladian Basilica are the pieces of jewellery by 77 artists, both Italian and foreign artisans and designers. The exhibition’s theme is the surface of jewellery, in particular, of brooches. The surface is seen as the result of experimentation with techniques and materials, as the product of artisan […]

A trade show revolving around the lifestyles of today’s multicultural consumers, ranging from wellness to home and outdoor décor, tableware, bath items and accessories, fabrics, jewelry. A wealth of ceramic, glass, china, metal, wood, fabric and stone artifacts. On show, everything related to the homes and living habits of today’s men and women, with special […]

A new partnership has been formed between the Master in Arts Management and Administration (MAMA) by SDA Bocconi and Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte. The master course, for graduates and professionals in the field of management and promotion of cultural and artistic heritage, extends to include the area of top-quality artistic crafts. The partnership aims […]

The Association of Social Promotion Il Sapere delle Mani, with the collaboration of the town of Nazzano and under the aegis of the Natural Regional Reserve Nazzano Tevere-Farfa, has organized the eighth Artistic Craft Competition Il Sapere delle Mani. The event aims to help and encourage the communication and exchange between local artisans and artists […]

The book Designer Training in Italy, curated by Anty Pansera, an art and design historian and critic, with introduction by Nando dalla Chiesa and afterword by Giuseppe Furlanis, was introduced on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Milan’s Triennale Museum. The book, published in the Saggi Marsilio series, explores the history of training in the field […]

The Niccolini, the former Teatro del Cocomero (Watermelon Theater), is Florence’s oldest theater (it was built in 1650) and one of Europe’s first “modern” theaters. After twenty years of inactivity and careful restoration works financed by Florentine entrepreneur Mauro Pagliai and carried out by specialized local workers, the theater recently reopened to the public as […]

The competition Shapes and Colors in the Land of Tuscia, which will be held from April 21 to May 8, 2016, is in its tenth year. “Know-how of the past and the future” is the theme of the competition-exhibition organized by CNA Artistico e Tradizionale di Viterbo e Civitavecchia, which includes three sections: “Crafts and […]

Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 5.00 pm at Museo del Novecento, Ugo La Pietra and Gianni Veneziano will talk with the author Stefano Follesa about the book that gathers the speeches of lectures “Stories of Lands and Projects”, promoted by OmA, and described their passion for pottery and design. The debate will be introduced by Valentina […]

Since 1987, Gabriella Bottaru has been researching into weaving and experimenting with various weaving techniques, including the use of copper, brass, silver and cork combined with natural yarns. Luigi Golin, a highly skilled xylographer, has been recently attracted to weaving. By using a horizontal loom, he is able to infuse his wood-cut creations with new […]

The thematic exhibition “Recto Verso” showcases a selection of works in which the artists deliberately highlight the part of the painting that is usually not a part of the work and is kept hidden: the back of the canvas. In the works by the members of the French Supports/Surfaces movement, in the late sixties, the […]