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"A School, a Job" wins Montenegro Group's "Human Spirit" award
The call for proposals promoted by the Fondazione Italia Patria della Bellezza is now in its second edition in 2022. It is an award to support cultural projects of various kinds throughout Italy
“A School, a Job”: internships are underway
Between January and February all 27 apprenticeships of the project “A School, a Job. Training to Excellence”, the program promoted and financed by the Cologni Foundation and implemented thanks to the generous partners of the project, like the Cariplo Foundation and the Costa Crociere Foundation.
A "mini-master" for the future apprentices of "A School, a Job. Training to Excellence”
The successful "Mini Master" of the Cologni Foundation has been renewed for the fifth consecutive year, with the collaboration of prestigious universities and art schools in Milan.
“A School, a Job. Training to Excellence”
To celebrate the ten years of the project "A School, a Job. Training to Excellence", thanks to which more than 250 apprenticeships in the workshop for young artisans have been activated in the last decade, the Cologni Foundation has produced a video illustrating the initiative, which also contains interviews with Andrea, Ivana and Asia...
The stories of our apprentices are online... discover them with us
The stories of the apprentices of the project "A School, a Job. Training to Excellence", are online. Promoted and supported by Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte...
Bookbinding workshops with the artisans of Conti Borbone for the young people of the AD HOC project
On 4 and 5 February last, on the premises of Cometa (Como), craft workshops of bookbinding organized by the Fondazione Cologni were held by artisans from the historic Milanese bottega ‘Conti Borbone’.
AD HOC – For 2021 workshops of bookbinding and art printing
On 10 December last the beneficiaries of the Ad Hoc project were able to meet, even if at a distance, the skilled artisans who at the beginning of 2021 will be guiding them in face-to-face workshops devoted to the fascinating world of art printing and bookbinding.
The ‘mini-master’ course for the young participants in the ‘A School, a Job. Training to Excellence’ programme has been renewed for 2020/21 as well
The Fondazione Cologni’s successful ‘Mini Master’, organized in collaboration with prestigious Milanese universities and art schools, has been renewed for the fourth year running.
Study grants for deserving pupils from Fondazione
For the school year 2020/21 the Fondazione Cologni, thanks to the invaluable support of the Fondazione Bracco, Fondazione Cecilia Gilardi and Nespresso, has founded six scholarships for deserving young people, in order to provide them with the economic security they need to complete their studies at a moment of difficulty for all.
The call for candidates for the apprenticeships of ‘A School, a Job. Training to Excellence’ opens in September.
For reasons linked to the health emergency of the last few months, which has led to the postponement of completion of the training of many of the young people attending Schools of Arts and Crafts, the Fondazione Cologni has decided to defer the issue of the call relating to the project...
The chair of “Metiers d’Art and Italian Beauty” at the Politecnico of Milan
The chair in the Faculty of Design at the Politecnico of Milan, entrusted to the Fondazione Cologni and dedicated to “Metiers d’Art and Italian Beauty”, has been renewed for the academic year 2019-2020.
Our apprentices are now “in the workshops”
All the apprenticeships of the 2019/2020 edition of the “A School, a Job. Training to excellence” project have officially got under way: 25 youngsters have the chance to learn a craft directly in a workshop alongside an expert Master who will guide them in the world of craftsmanship.
"The Poldi Pezzoli workshops" – Cabinet-making - Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Milan, 28th-29th December
There is a new rendez-vous with the Poldi Pezzoli craft workshops: on 28th and 29th December, “The Poldi Pezzoli workshops" offer participants the chance to put their manual skills with wood to the test.
The Poldi Pezzoli Ateliers in Milan will start again
The "Poldi Pezzoli Ateliers", the crafts workshops for adults created by Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte in a collaboration with Milan’s Poldi Pezzoli Museum, will soon start again.
"Ad Hoc" project
The “AD HOC” project, “Strategies to prevent early-school leaving”, selected by the social enterprise “Con i Bambini” (Standing with Children), coordinated by Cometa Formazione and co-financed by Fondazione De Agostini, is successfully being carried forward.
MADE-LABS the summer school program of the Rosario Gagliardi Academy of Fine Arts
From July 22nd through August 3rd 2019, MADE LABS – the summer school program of the Rosario Gagliardi Academy of Fine Arts – will take place in Siracusa, Sicily, encompassing 9 workshops, 2 symposia and 13 conferences.
The 2019/2020 “A School, a Job. Training to Excellence” apprenticeship program is ready to start in July
The call for tender for the project supported by Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte “A School, a Job. Training to Excellence”, training internships for tomorrow’s young Master craftsmen, is now open.
Fondazione Cologni project partner of "AD HOC, Strategie di contrasto alla dispersione"
The project "AD HOC, strategies to prevent early-school leaving" is on its way. It has been successfully selected by the social enterprise "Con i Bambini" (Standing with Children), within the "Fondo per il contrasto alla povertà minorile" ...
Our apprentices are online
The stories of the apprentices of the project “A School, a Job. Training to Excellence”, promoted and supported by Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte, are now online. The project, now in its seventh year, allowed nearly 200 young people to learn the trade in a workshop, alongside great master artisans.
The "Italian Beauty" Chair in Milan's Politecnico is on its way
The Chair of Milan's Politecnico Faculty of Design, dedicated to "Italian Beauty" and supported by Fondazione Cologni, has been renewed for the 2018-2019 academic year.
The “Mini Master” for the artisans of the future is ready to start
The names of the 20 lucky winners of the Fondazione Cologni's project entitled “A School, a Job. Paths of Excellence” 2018/2019 have been officially announced.
Registration for Apprenticeships programs is now open
The 7th edition of the “Una Scuola, un Lavoro” (A School, a Job) project, supported by Fondazione Cologni and aimed at tomorrow's young artisans and future masters is now on its way.
Educational labs in the Royal Palace of Caserta
On the occasion of the photo exhibition “La regola del talento” in the Royal Palace of Caserta, several educational labs on the crafts world, namely jewellery and goldsmithing, will be offered to students.
Our students' stories are online
The extraordinary stories of every one of the 45 interns participating in the initiative Una Scuola, Un Lavoro 2017-2018, sponsored by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art, are now online.
University chair in Italian Beauty at the Milan Polytechnic
For the academic year 2017-2018, the course Bellezza Italiana at the Design Faculty of the Milan Polytechnic has been renewed. Entrusted to the Cologni Foundation, the course is aimed at the diffusion of knowledge of Italy's immense creative heritage, a crucial element in competing on the luxury-goods market.
Educational Laboratories of Restoration at GAM
On 10 and 17 November the students of two milanese Junior High Schools attended educational laboratories dedicated to restoration, at the GAM Museum in Milan.
Mini-Master for young apprentices
The programme “A School, a Job. Training to Excellence" has reached its sixth year, awarding 35 new apprenticeships in the best artisanal workshops.
2017/2018 apprenticeships: deadline for applications
The call for applications to the 2017/2018 edition of the educational programme “A School, a Job. Training to Excellence” is open until 15 September 2017.
“Italian Beauty” Professorship at Milan Polytechnic
The Cologni Foundation’s endowed chair in the Faculty of Design dedicated to “Italian beauty” (“La Bellezza italiana”) renewed for the academic year 2016/2017.
Apprenticeship programme “A School, a Job. Training to Excellence”... The story continues
Launched in 2012, the programme promotes the integration of young talent in the world of artistic crafts.
MAMA
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art continues its collaboration with Bocconi University in the the Master’s programme in cultural heritage management (MAMA).
Che impresa ragazzi! Dual training programme in the arts and crafts
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art collaborates with Feduf-Fondazione per l’Educazione Finanziaria al Risparmio to develop a free dual training programme addressed to Milan’s Art Schools students.
Round tables on training in the artistic crafts
Since 2014, the Cologni Foundation actively participates in round tables promoted amongst the signatories of the International Charter of Artistic Craftsmanship to discuss issues related to training in the field of artistic crafts.
Bagatti Valsecchi’s silent book
To look at the museum with new eyes is the purpose of the book without words developed by the Cologni Foundation with the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in Milan.
Design in Town
The Cologni Foundation is main sponsor of Design in Town, a project that connects the best Italian creative talent and 30 young designers who wish to face new challenges.
Artigiani 2.0
SIAM and the Cologni Foundation joined forces to develop a pilot project addressed to artisans, one-man companies and microenterprises.
Lectures and seminars
The Cologni Foundation continues to organise seminars, lectures and conferences dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of artistic crafts..
Educational programmes
The Cologni Foundation intensifies its commitment towards the young generations developing a series of workshops and educational programmes with Milan’s historic house-museums.
Apprenticeship programme: “A shool, a job. Training to excellence”
For the sixth running year, the Cologni Foundation promotes the transmission of traditional crafts, skills and knowledge to the younger generations through its apprenticeship programme.
Training, Counselling, Education
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art is engaged in projects to encourage the awareness and knowledge of artistic crafts among the younger generations.
Apprenticeship programme: “A shool, a job. Training to excellence”
The first apprenticeship programmes financed by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art and the “Manlio e Letizia Gilmozzi Onlus” Foundation began on 24 September 2012.
The Cologni Foundation chair of “Management Systems for the Métiers d’Art”
The course was held from February to May 2011 within the Master’s degree programme for Business and Management of Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts at the Università Cattolica of Milan.
Apprenticeship programme: “A shool, a job. Training to excellence”
The Cologni Foundation financed the apprenticeships of three young violin-makers from the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milano.
Research Centre for the study of Fashion and Cultural Industries
The Cologni Foundation was a member of the Advisory Committee of the “Centro per lo Studio della Moda e della Produzione Culturale”, the new Centre for the study of Fashion and Cultural Production created by the Università Cattolica of Milan.
The Cologni Foundation Chair at the Università Cattolica of Milan
Starting from the academic year 2009/2010, the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’art promotes and sustains, with the support of Fondazione Cariplo, a chair at the Università Cattolica of Milan dedicated to “Management Systems for the Métiers d’Art”.
The Cologni Foundation Professorship at Milan Polytechnic
Starting from the academic year 2014/2015, the Cologni Foundation holds an endowed chair at Milan Polytechnic on “Italian Beauty”
Lectures
The Cologni Foundation collaborates with high-profile schools, offering lectures and seminars on artistic crafts.
Apprenticeship programme: “A shool, a job. Training to excellence”
Since 2012, the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art supports the introduction of young talent into the world of craftsmanship.
Research contract with Bocconi University
The Cologni Foundation and Bocconi University, sponsored by Vacheron Constantin, have entered into an agreement to support a research on how craftsmanship of excellence is essential to revitalising Italy’s economy.
Apprenticeship programme: “A shool, a job. Training to excellence”
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art continues its commitment in providing specialised training to young talented artisans.
Fabbrica del Talento: where talent is grown
The "Fabbrica del Talento" was inaugurated on 18 November 2011. This project was developed by the Faculty of Educational Sciences of the Università Cattolica in Milan with the support of Child Priority, the Cologni Foundation and other public and private institutions.
Events and Exhibitions
Lives and dreams intertwined
On May 17th , the baroque rooms of Palazzo Litta in Milan hosted the presentation of the latest title in the Storietalentuose series, edited by Carthusia with Fondazione Cologni with the support of Bonacina1889.
Homo Faber in the city - Wellmade's master craftsmen open their doors
Venice is a city built on craftsmanship, and its charm also lies in the workshops often hidden in the city.
Homo Faber: your bespoke experience
From the 10th of April until the 1st of May, Homo Faber returns to Venice! This year's theme is the relationship between Italy and Japan: the exhibition aims to show how for centuries these traditions, so distant geographically, have actually been very close in terms of culture and know-how.
Marvellous Liaisons at Homo Faber 2022
On the occasion of Homo Faber 2022, the Cologni d Foundation is called upon to curate, in the evocative setting of the Sala del Chiostro dei Cipressi, with the set-up of the apml architecture firm, the exhibition dedicated to the "marvellous liaisons"...
Starhotels Award, II edition, "The beauty of nature", applications until March 1, 2022
The second edition of the La Grande Bellezza Award promoted by Starhotels, in collaboration with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte, the OMA Associationand the Gruppo Editoriale publishing house, has been presented.
Homo Faber, the new dates are 10 April - 1 May 2022, Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice
The Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is pleased to inform that the event "Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future", planned in Venice to promote and celebrate the most refined international artistic craftsmanship...
Venetian Way - A journey into Venetian high craftsmanship
On 8 November, at the Giorgio Cini Foundation in Venice, in the Sala degli Arazzi, the latest editorial project by Michelangelo Foundation with the Cologni Foundation (published by Marsilio) was presented.
Metafore. Roberto Capucci: meraviglie della forma, Triennale Milano, until 9 January 2022
On November 16, the last exhibition of the Fondazione Cologni's "Mestieri d'Arte & Design. Crafts Culture" cycle was inaugurated in the Quadreria space of the Triennale Milano.
"Metafore. Roberto Capucci: Meraviglie della Forma", from November 17 to January 9 2022
The Quadreria of Milan Triennale will host the exhibition “METAFORE. Roberto Capucci: Meraviglie della Forma ”, curated by Gian Luca Bauzano.
Doppia Firma. A Dialogue between Design and Artisanal Excellence
For the Salone del Mobile, Milan, Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is pleased to present the fifth edition of Doppia Firma. A dialogue between design and artisanal excellence, a project conceived by Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte and Living, the interiors, design and lifestyle magazine of Corriere della Sera.
Fittile. L’artigianato artistico italiano nella ceramica contemporanea
Triennale Milano and Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte continue with their annual collaboration, aimed at presenting in the space of the Quadreria the cycle of exhibitions Mestieri d’Arte & Design. Crafts Culture: four exhibitions that propose a new point of view on contemporary applied arts.
"Essere V_mano", Doppia Firma in Aquileia, Meizlik Palace, until 27 June
On May 21, the exhibition "Essere V_mano" curated by Elena Agosti was inaugurated at Palazzo Meizlik in Aquileia.
DOMUS GRIMANI: La Sala del Doge and Georg Baselitz’s Archinto, Venice, from 19 May
A new initiative, produced by Civita Tre Venezie and funded by Venetian Heritage and the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Gagosian and the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte and supported by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship
VITREA. Contemporary Italian Art Glass
We are delighted to inform you of the opening of the exhibition Vitrea. Contemporary Italian Art Glass at the Quadreria of the Triennale Milano, the latest in the series of shows on ‘Mestieri d’Arte & Design. Crafts Culture’
ArtiJanus/ArtiJanas, online workshop for artisans and Sardinian craft industries
ArtiJanus/ArtiJanas is the experimental project of the culture of design and craftsmanship promoted and supported by the Fondazione di Sardegna and the Milan Triennale, with the collaboration of Fondazione Cologni.
Vitrea. Vetro italiano contemporaneo d’autore
Triennale Milano and Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte are continuing their annual collaboration, focused on presenting in the space of the Quadreria the series of exhibitions ‘Mestieri d’Arte & Design. Crafts Culture’, four shows that offer a completely new perspective on the contemporary applied arts.
Presentation of I talenti italiani. Mente, mano, macchina, Salone d’Onore, Triennale di Milano
The presentation of the volume I talenti italiani. Mente, mano, macchina, published by Fondazione Cologni and Marsilio Editori and edited by Alba Cappellieri and Matteo Pirola of Milan Polytechnic, was held in the Salone d’Onore of Triennale Milano on 8 October last.
#Mirabilia: A Wunderkammer of Milanese Arts and Crafts
On 19 October the Fondazione Cologni’s exhibition Mirabilia: A Wunderkammer of Milanese Arts and Crafts opened at the Quadreria of Triennale Milano, and can be visited free of charge until 10 January 2021.
‘La Grande Bellezza’ award by Starhotels. The winner is Fabscarte
Voting has ended for the ‘La Grande Bellezza’ award promoted by Starhotels in collaboration with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte, the Associazione OMA (Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte) and Gruppo Editoriale.
MAM (‘Master of Arts and Crafts’), awarded for the 3rd time in 2020
The title of MAM (‘Master of Arts and Crafts’), established by the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte in collaboration with ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine
"Van Cleef & Arpels: il Tempo, la Natura e l'Amore"
“A jewel serves to remind us that we dream, design, create and work because we love. And Van Cleef & Arpels, born from love and poetry, always revisit love and poetry”, as Franco Cologni writes in his book Elogio della mano (Marsilio), dedicated to the Maison and the high jewellery trades.
"Né arte, né design". Conference on applied arts in Italy
25 years from the historical conference which took place in February 1995 in Milan’s Triennale, Fondazione Cologni is now promoting a new important meeting curated by Ugo La Pietra and Alberto Cavalli: a full day dedicated to exploring the discipline area of the applied arts within Italy’s art crafts, internationally referred to as “decorative arts” or “craft”,
The ateliers of Poldi Pezzoli: bookbinding, 11 - 12 May
After the success of the first Atelier with master woodcarver Renato Olivastri, the educational workshops for adults created by the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan in collaboration with Fondazione Cologni will be continued.
Doppia Firma is flying to Grand Palais, Paris
After the outstanding success of Doppia Firma in Milan, with 18,000 visitors who came to Villa Mozart to see the exhibition, the project by Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte with Living Corriere della Sera, and presented by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, will access a new prestigious venue in Paris, on the occasion of the fourth edition of Révélations, from 23 to 26 May.
UNREVEALED | Shaping secrets
On the occasion of the 2019 Salone del Mobile, the students of Creative Academy, the Milan-based international design school of the Richemont Group, are working on the universal theme of secrets.
Doppia Firma 2019
For the 2019 Salone del Mobile, the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is proud to present the fourth annual Doppia Firma: A Dialogue Between Design and Artisanal Excellence, in collaboration with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte and Living – the Corriere della Sera magazine for interiors, design and lifestyle.
The Poldi Pezzoli Ateliers
The Poldi Pezzoli Ateliers are dedicated to artisans’ workshops for adults, born out of a fruitful collaboration between the Milanese Museum and Fondazione Cologni.
Introducing the book "Fatto ad arte", in Brera, Milan
On 20 March, at 10.30, in what was formerly Francesco Hayez' studio, now hall 48, in Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Ugo La Pietra's new book "Fatto ad arte. Né arte né design" (promoted by Fondazione Cologni, and published by Marsilio) will be presented within the framework of "Incontri con l'Arte", curated by Sergio Nannicola and Marco Pellizzola.
Four Italian excellent masters are awarded the Talents du Luxe et de la Création prize
The yearly award granted by Paris' Centre du Luxe et de la Création to 10 specially outstanding talents within the selected categories (Audacity, Well-Being, Elegance, Harmony, Originality, Innovation, Invention, Rarity, Seduction, Talent Management) has now reached its 17th edition.
Introducing the book “Lo scultore della seta. Roberto Capucci, il sublime nella moda”
On 5 December, within the framework of Palazzina Appiani, the beautiful FAI headquarters in the heart of Milan, Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte introduced the book “Lo scultore della seta. Roberto Capucci, il sublime nella moda” (The Sculptor of Silk. Roberto Capucci, the Sublime in Fashion)...
“La Grande Bellezza”, Rosa Grand Milano Hotel
From 15 to 29 November 2018, Starhotels is hosting a refined exhibition of works by Milan's Art Masters at Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione hotel, now offering an exceptional stage for Italian high craftsmanship.
Presentation of the book “La forma della bellezza” at Poldi Pezzoli, Milan
On 12 November 2018, at Milan's Poldi Pezzoli Museum, the book “La forma della bellezza”, published by Idea Books and curated by Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte was presented to the public: a meeting and an exchange of thoughts, opinions, and experiences about Italian savoir-faire.
The Bagatti Valsecchi Museum’s Treasure Hunt
On 7 October, Milan's streets hosted “Moeuves – Milan's treasure hunt”, a massive hunt for cultural treasure, organised by the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in cooperation with the Fondazione Cologni and 5Vie art+design
Homo Faber's success - goodbye until 2020
On 30 September, the great international event of European excellence craftsmanship “Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future”, created and supported by the Fondazione Cologni, Milan's Triennale Design Museum, the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller, and Venice's Fondazione Giorgio Cini, came to an end.
Art Work, Fatto ad Arte, Italian Masters of Beauty
Within the extraordinary context of “Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future”, hosted by Fondazione Giorgio Cini on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the protagonists of artisanal, artistic and creative excellence will share their stories and meet the public in the inspiring background of Spazio Squero.
A precious treasure chest in the heart of Venice: Starhotels
On the occasion of the important “Homo Faber. Crafting a More Human Future” event, sponsored in Venice by Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, Starhotels organises an exquisite exhibition of works by Venetian Art Masters at the Splendid Venice-Starhotels Collezione, a symbol of the most exclusive hospitality, now becoming a precious treasure chest of Italian High Craftsmanship.
MOEUVES – Treasure Hunt at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi
The under 35 Treasure Hunt at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi has reached its third edition. The event aims at leading participants to the discovery of Milan's unexplored treasures and secrets.
“Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future”
“Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future”, the first great exhibition on European craft excellence, is an unmissable appointment, organised by Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, in collaboration with Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte, La Triennale di Milano, Fondation Bettencourt Schueller, and Fondazione Giorgio Cini
MAM-MAESTRO D’ARTE E MESTIERE
On Monday 4 June 2018, an emotion-filled ceremony took place in the Salone d'Onore at the Triennale di Milano. In the presence of a tightly packed audience, the Maestro d'Arte e Mestiere organisation bestowed its title, Master of Arts and Crafts, on 77 maestri. In the festive and at times moving atmosphere of this second edition of the award, the new recipients were applauded warmly by a public from Milan and beyond. They had come to the Triennale to render homage to the talent and inimitable skill of our great artisans.
Porcelain. White Gold from XVIII century to our time
As part of its initiative "Art Deserves More Space", the Poldi Pezzoli museum is hosting a Porcelain Festival during the months of May and June, featuring a cycle of events for adults and children.
“La regola del talento”, an exhibition on excellence in craft schools
The travelling photo exhibition "La regola del talento" ended on 2 May at the Royal Palace of Caserta, the fourth and last successful location for this initiative about academies where the future generations of excellent artisans are being trained.
Ark&Craft
On the occasion of Milan's Salone del Mobile 2018, the students of Creative Academy, the Milan-based Richemont Group's international design school, are working under the direction of Alberto Nespoli and Domenico Rocca from Eligo on a project aimed at establishing a dialogue between a Master and a young designer.
Doppia Firma - Double Signature
The “Doppia Firma” project presented by Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, launched by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art in cooperation with Living-Corriere della Sera, with the aim of combining innovative design with the tradition of great Italian master craftsmen, is now in its third edition.
"La regola del talento" at the Royal Palace of Caserta
After successful iterations in Milan, Spilimbergo and Stra, the photo exhibition "La regola del talento" is now being hosted at a new destination, the Royal Palace of Caserta, a sumptuous 18th-century residence and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Book presentation Il vignaiolo universale – La cultura nel bicchiere
19 February 2018. On the grounds of Villa Necchi Campiglio, a splendid museum-house in the heart of Milan owned by Fondo Ambiente Italiano, lies a covered tennis court that served at the setting for the presentation of the book Il vignaiolo universale – La cultura nel bicchiere written by Pierluigi Gorgoni and Andrea Grignaffini, illustrated by Paolo Rui and published by Marsilio under the aegis of the Cologni Foundation.
Two Italian winners at the Centre du Luxe et de la Création
The yearly Luxury and Creation Talent Awards conferred by Le Centre du Luxe et de la Création are divided into ten specialised categories: Audacity, Well-Being, Elegance, Harmony, Innovation,
"Il Repertorio dei Talenti"
A new collaboration has been forged between the Cologni Foundation and Exclusiva Foundation to enhance and promote excellent craftsmanship, thanks to a partnership about the MAM- Maestro d’Arte e Mestiere award.
Homo Faber. Crafting a more human future
“Homo Faber is an expression that was first coined during the Renaissance and it captures and celebrates the infinite creativity of human beings,” Johann Rupert, Co-founder of the Michelangelo Foundation, says.
Presentation of the volume "La fabbrica delle note di carta"
Here is a monograph all about the print house La Musica Moderna, whose story was entwined with that of Italy's popular culture of songs and their authors for 77 years (1930-2007). Published with support from the Cologni Foundation, the book was presented in the rooms of Castello Sforzesco in Milan on 21 November 2017.
“In Miniatura”: an exhibition of wooden furniture miniatures
The Cologni Foundation and FAI–Fondo Ambiente Italiano present “Manualmente”, the annual event taking place from 25 October 2017 to 7 January 2018 in the magical frame of Villa Necchi Campiglio.
Wood on show at Villa Necchi Campiglio
On 4 and 5 November the prestigious Villa Necchi Campiglio in Milan hosts a fair dedicated to fine handmade wooden products made by selected Italian master artisans.
“Che impresa ragazzi!” awarded in Rome
The project “Che impresa ragazzi!” is a free dual training programme addressed to Milan’s Art Schools students promoted by Feduf-Fondazione per l’Educazione Finanziaria e Risparmio in collaboration with MIUR, the Ministry for Education, and with the support of the Cologni Foundation.
Fatti ad Arte
The Cologni Foundation has given its patronage to the first edition of “Fatti ad Arte”, a fair dedicated to artistic craftsmanship, which takes place from 27 to 29 October in the evocative setting of Piazzo, a historical quarter in the town of Biella.
Presentation of the volume “The Plants with no Name” in Milan
On 15 October 2017, the magical location of the GAM-Galleria d’Arte Moderna in Milan hosts a special event dedicated to the fascinating theme of gardening.
La Passione della Bellezza
The Cologni Foundation and 5VIE art+design join forces once again to promote a dialogue between the master artisans working in the famous “Cinque Vie” district of Milan and their clients, collectors and patrons.
Presentation of the volume “The Master’s Touch: Essential elements of artisanal excellence” in London
On the occasion of the publication of the book, the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship organises a panel discussion dedicated to fine craftsmanship and artisanal culture at the Somerset House in London
Doppia Firma in Basel
The highly acclaimed exhibition Doppia Firma is presented at the first edition of “Tresor-contemporary craft”, a showcase of high-quality applied arts, which takes place in Basel from 21 to 24 September.
Made Labs
The first summer school of the MADE Program, the brand new project of the “Rosario Gagliardi” Academy of Fine Arts, is scheduled to take place from 24 to 31 July 2017 in Syracuse (Sicily).
Presentation of the volume “The Plants with no Name” at the Botanical Garden of Padua
On 30 June 2017, the new book in the “Storietalentuose” series published by Carthusia with the Cologni Foundation is presented in Padua on the occasion of the event “Notturni d’Arte”.
The intelligent hands at the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum
“The intelligent hands: art skills” is the new cycle of meetings dedicated to the extraordinary artistic skills of men and women, developed by the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in Milan in collaboration with the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art.
Doppia Firma: a great success
The successful journey of Doppia Firma at the London Craft Week (3-7 May 2017) is organised and supported by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship.
Festival dell’Ascensione 2017
The Festival of Early Music, developed by the Associazione Noema with the support of the Cologni Foundation and under the aegis of the Municipality of Milan, reaches its 5th edition.
Natural Talent: special meetings at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum
The exhibition Natural Talent at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan hosts two special meetings followed by guided tours
Doppia Firma at the London Craft Week
After the great success at the GAM, the Modern Art Gallery of Milan, during the 2017 Salone del Mobile, the exhibition Doppia Firma goes to London.
Doppia Firma 2017
A “double signature” to establish a dialogue between design innovation and the tradition of great Italian craftsmanship. In the name of excellence.
Natural Talent
The 20 students of the Creative Academy of Milan design a special collection for the 2017 edition of the Salone del Mobile. Under the guidance of Alberto Nespoli and Domenico Rocca of Eligo Studio, they explore the theme of wood....
European Artistic Crafts Days 2017
The European Artistic Crafts Days are an international event dedicated to the métiers d’art.

Open to Art
The international biennial competition of art and design ceramics is organised by Officine Saffi, which promotes the diffusion, use, collection and production of contemporary ceramics.
Les Talents du Luxe et de la Création
The 14th edition of the prize awarded annually by the Centre du luxe et de la Création to ten talents in ten different categories.
Goldsmith workshops at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum
A series of workshops dedicated to young people aged 15 to 26 are organised in collaboration with the Scuola Orafa Ambrosiana on the occasion of the exhibition “20th century Italian Jewels”
The Biennial of Art Schools
The first Biennial of Art Schools was held at Palazzo Venezia in Rome from 15 December 2016 to 15 January 2017.
Doppia Firma in Korea
Following the great success at the 2016 Salone del Mobile in Milan, the exhibition Doppia Firma arrived in Korea, hosted by the Craft Trend Fair.
Italian 20th-century jewels at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum
The history of Italian jewellery and its main protagonists are on show from 24 November 2016 to 20 March 2017 at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan, in an exhibition curated by historian Melissa Gabardi.
Presentation of the project “La regola del talento” in Stra
After Milan and Spilimbergo, the project "The Code of Talent" reached the important footwear manufacturing centre of the Riviera del Brenta.
The volume “Il Bel Mestiere” received the Gambrinus Book Prize
"Il Bel Mestiere. Artigiani e maestranze nel teatro d’opera" published by the Cologni Foundation with Marsilio Editori in the “Mestieri d’Arte” book series received a prestigious award
Avanscena
The fourth edition of the International Festival of Costume and Set Design was held on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.
Paper on show at Villa Necchi Campiglio
The beautiful Villa Necchi Campiglio in Milan hosted workshops and a special fair dedicated to paper, the theme of the fifth edition of “Manualmente”.
Paper fashion. Extraordinary works by Isabelle de Borchgrave
Thirty extraordinary dresses made entirely of paper by the creative Belgian artist were exhibited at Villa Necchi Campiglio in Milan.
Presentation of the volume "In opera" in Naples
After Bologna, Milan, Venice and Turin, the book "In opera. Conservare e restaurare l'arte contemporanea", dedicated to the restoration of contemporary art, was presented in Naples.
110 e lode
A special event was dedicated to the protagonists of the project "A School, a Job. Training to Excellence".
Crafting the future
MUDEC-Museum of Cultures in Milan hosted an exhibition dedicated to excellence in craftsmanship and to the companies that are investing in the development of new technologies for fashion and sustainability in particular.
Presentation of the volume "The secret of silk" in Milan
The fourth release in the “Storietalentuose” book series for children was presented at the Poldi Pezzoli house-museum in Milano.
Web portal italia-sumisura.it presented in Florence
The opening of Pitti Immagine Uomo provided the occasion for the international presentation of the new web portal developed by the Cologni Foundation to showcase the very best Italian craftsmanship.
MAM - Maestro d'Arte e Mestiere
MAM - Maestro d'Arte e Mestiere, promoted by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art in partnership with ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine, awards outstanding skills in the fields of artistic craftsmanship.
Glass - The Art of Glassmaking at Villa dei Vescovi
100 exceptional glass artworks by renowned international artists and designers were presented at FAI’s Villa dei Vescovi, near Padua.
Festival dell’Ascensione 2016
Fourth edition of the Festival of Early Music developed by the Associazione Noema with the Municipal School of Violin-making in Milan and “Italia su misura”.
EXPOSITIO. Giulio Paolini for the Poldi Pezzoli Museum
The Poldi Pezzoli Museum invited Giulio Paolini (Genoa, 1940), one of the leading exponents of conceptual art, to exhibit his works inspired by the house-museum’s permanent collection.
Vestae
The new project by the Creative Academy in collaboration with the Cologni Foundation and with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels was presented during the 55th Salone del Mobile in Milan.
Doppia Firma
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art, Living magazine, and yoox.com presented an experimental project that brings together design innovation with the traditions of the great Italian artists.
European Artistic Crafts Days 2016
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art in collaboration with the Associazione 5 Vie and the support of Vacheron Constatin presented the 2016 programme of the European Artistic Crafts Days in Milan.
Mutations
An exhibition brought to Milan by Vacheron Constantin opened to the public from 2 April to 31 May at the 21st Triennale “New Craft” pavilion, located inside Fabbrica del Vapore.
“La regola del talento” exhibited in Spilimbergo
After the successful photo exhibition held in Milan, the Cologni Foundation and Fondazione Bracco replicate the event at Palazzo Tadea in Spilimbergo on the invitation of Gian Piero Brovedani, Director of the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli.
Presentation of the Fondo Vasco Ferrante
The Fondo Vasco Ferrante collaborates with the Cologni Foundation in the apprenticeship programme "A School, a Job. Training to Excellence" to sustain training courses in the field of high mechanics.
XXI Triennale Milano
After twenty years, the 21st edition of the Triennial Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Architecture returned to Milan with a programme entitled "21st Century - Design after Design".
Presentation of the volume “Il cuoco universale. La cultura nel piatto” in Milan
The new release in the “Mestieri d’Arte” book series was presented at the Vranken-Pommery headquarters in Milan.
Presentation of the volume “Il Bel Mestiere” in Milan
The Teatro Rosetum in Milan hosted the second presentation of the volume “Il Bel Mestiere. Artigiani e maestranze nel teatro d'opera”, dedicated to the artistic crafts of opera houses.
F is for Fashion
In Turin, the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art participated in the third edition of “Voce del Verbo Moda”
The masters of jewellery and engraving at Villa Necchi Campiglio
Four seminars and two workshops celebrated the craft of jewellery and semi-precious stones at the annual event “Manualmente”.
Intelligent hands: the métiers d’art
A cycle of conferences was organised by the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in Milan in collaboration with the Cologni Foundation.
Presentation of the volume “Costruttori di bellezza” in Milan
The twelfth title in the “Mestieri d’Arte” book series explores the extraordinary history of Santoni: an example of excellence in Italy’s manufacturing industry, of which footwear is one of the jewels in the crown.
Presentation of the volume “Il valore del mestiere” in Milan
The new volume in the “Researches” series was presented at Milan Triennale during a conference curated by the Cologni Foundation in collaboration with CReSV of Bocconi University.
Makers of Harmony
The Auditorium Fondazione Cariplo in Milan hosted an exhibition dedicated to the excellence of Italian and Cremonese violin-making.
Glasswork at Villa Necchi Campiglio
“Manualmente” is a cycle of events dedicated to the skill of the hands. This year’s exhibition was dedicated to glasswork.
Makers of Harmony
Celebrating Italian violin-making: a tribute to great luthiers, past and present.
Corvitis Wine
The Corvitis 2004 vintage was presented in Milan in November 2006 at Palazzo Bovara, historical home to the Trade Club.
“In a Masterly Fashion”, a study into the artistic craft professions in Lombardy and the Ticino Canton carried out by the "Arts and professions"
On October 17th 2005 at the Cattolica University of Milan, a round table on the subject of the artistic craft professions was held.
Monete, Orologi e grande cucina: I Mestieri d’arte alla scoperta del futuro
Dal 23 marzo al 26 maggio 2002 la Triennale di Milano ha ospitato un’esposizione storico-didattica dedicata ai mestieri d’arte, curata e organizzata dalla Fondazione.
L’Intelligenza della mano. Mestieri d'Arte: Ieri, oggi e domani
Il volume raccoglie gli Atti dell’omonimo Convegno Internazionale, svoltosi a Milano l’8 giugno 2000 sotto la presidenza di Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.
Premi di Laurea
Principale obiettivo della Fondazione Cologni è la salvaguardia dei mestieri d’arte attraverso una costante opera di sensibilizzazione, in particolare fra i giovani.
Introducing Italia-sumisura.it
The Cologni Foundation presented an innovative web portal to showcase the very best Italian craftsmanship.
Festival Novecento
The second edition of the concert cycle dedicated to 20th-century contemporary and sacred music was organised by Associazione NOEMA with the support of the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art.
The Code of Talent
The Obihall Theatre in Florence hosted the round table “La regola del talento. Eccellenze formative in dialogo”.
Contemporary patrons of the arts
Violin-making is the theme of the conference organised by the Cologni Foundation with the Violin Museum of Cremona.
Presentation of the volume “Le Esposizioni Universali. I mestieri d'arte sulla scena del mondo (1851-2010)” in Rome
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art presented the book by Paolo Colombo at the Senate of the Italian Republic.
Presentation of the volume “Le Esposizioni Universali. I mestieri d'arte sulla scena del mondo (1851-2010)” in Milan
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art presented the book by Paolo Colombo at the Civic Aquarium of Milan.
The Dream Factory: behind the scenes of the theatre
A meeting in the “Homo Faber” cycle dedicated to artistic crafts in the theatre.
Travelling in time: costume design in the movies
A meeting in the “Homo Faber” cycle dedicated to the art of cinema costume design.
Video journalism: a new artistic craft
A meeting in the “Homo Faber” cycle dedicated to television and video journalism.
Man at the Centre – from Design to Paper Art
Montblanc, in collaboration with the Cologni Foundation, invited Creative Academy’s 19 Master students to explore one of the most versatile materials: paper.
Masters of Making
A socioeconomic survey of the demand for artistic crafts in Milan was published by the Cologni Foundation with Marsilio Editori in the "Ricerche" book series.
Florens 2012
Artistic crafts were at the centre of a lively debate held during Florens 2012, the Biennial International Cultural and Environmental Heritage Week.
Villa Necchi dons precious fabrics and embroideries
Starting from this year, Villa Necchi Campiglio will host “Manualmente”, a cycle of events dedicated to the skill of the hands.
Presentation of the volume “Fare l’automobile” in Milan
The new book in the “Mestieri d’Arte” series was presented at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan. Dedicated to car designing, “Fare l'automobile” is published by Marsilio Editori and curated by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art.
Presentation of the volume “Artefici di bellezza. I mestieri d’arte nella moda italiana” in Milan
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art and the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana presented the new book in the “Ricerche” series dedicated to artistic crafts in fashion.
Ceramics on show at Villa Necchi Campiglio
A beautiful villa in the centre of Milan owned by FAI–Fondo Ambiente Italiano hosts “Manualmente”, a cycle of events dedicated to the skill of the hands. This year’s exhibition was dedicated to ceramics.
Presentation of the volume “Fare l’automobile” in Turin
The new book in the “Mestieri d’Arte” series was presented at the National Car Museum in Turin. Dedicated to car designing, “Fare l'automobile” is published by Marsilio Editore and curated by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art.
Presentation of the volume "Milano su misura. Craft shopping guide” in Milan
A new guide highlighting the best of Milanese savoir-fare was presented at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Music Against Hate
The concert of the laVERDI Junior Symphony Orchestra contributed to supporting “Paintings against hate”, a project dedicated to the children of Sri Lanka.
Conference: The revival of artefacts. From art to design
The Cologni Foundation organised an important conference on the culture and methodology of restoration.
Festival dell'Ascensione 2014
Second edition of the sacred music festival curated by the Associazione NOEMA under the aegis of the City of Milan.
Contemporary skills
The Sforza Castle in Milan hosted a conference on violin-making organised by the Cologni Foundation.
European Artistic Crafts Days 2014
The international annual event of the European Artistic Crafts Days takes place under the aegis of the Institut National des Métiers d'Art in Paris. The network of the European cities participating in the event includes Florence, Geneva, London and Milan.
Presentation of the volume “La regola del talento. Mestieri d’Arte e Scuole Italiane d’eccellenza” in Milan
The new book curated by the Cologni Foundation in collaboration with Deutsche Bank Italia Foundation was presented at the Fondazione Corriere della Sera.
Fairy Tales
Creative Academy students in partnership with the Cologni Foundation and the Compagnia Marionettistica Carlo Colla & Figli – Associazione Grupporiani created the new installations at the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Milan during the 2014 Salone Internazionale del Mobile.
Festival dell'Ascensione 2013
A festival of sacred music organised by the NOEMA Association with a programme that spans from Early to Renaissance Music.
European Artistic Crafts Days
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d'Art presented the 2013 edition of the European Artistic Crafts Days: a programme of exhibitions and events held in Milan under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic.
Les Fleurs Enchantées – Blooming Creativity
Van Cleef & Arpels, in collaboration with the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art, invited the 19 students on the Master of Arts in Design at the Creative Academy in Milan to reinterpret the Maison’s iconic themes.
Arts & Crafts & Design - Time according to Alessandro Mendini and his artisans
The exhibition was presented by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva.
Capi d’Opera: Milanese and Lombard craft excellence
The European Artistic Crafts Days provided the perfect context for the exhibition held at Palazzo Morando in Milan dedicated to objects made “with masterly skill”.
Métiers d’Art. Designer Fashion: Pino Grasso’s precious embroideries
The Cologni Fondation and the City of Milan present the exhibition “Mestieri d’Arte, Moda d’Autore. La grande moda italiana nei preziosi ricami di Pino Grasso”.
Strumentaio: il costruttore di strumenti musicali nella tradizione occidentale
Presso il Castello Sforzesco di Milano, Franco Cologni e Cesare de Michelis hanno presentato il 23 Marzo il libro di Renato Meucci.
The Cologni Foundation at the Milan “Campionaria” Trade Fair: Artistic craft professions: the roots and the future of cutting edge Italian production
The Cologni Foundation took along its share of experience and information acquired over ten years of institutional work to the new edition of this historical new Trade Fair.
"Europe’s Great Artistic Craft Professions. Outstanding Métiers d'Art in the Countries of the European Union"
The Aula Magna of Milan’s Cattolica University played host to the international conference entitled "Europe’s Great Artistic Craft Professions. Outstanding Métiers d'Art in the Countries of the European Union".
The Mediterranean Diet. Evolving objects
The exhibition featured original creations designed by the students of the Creative Academy and made by Italian master artisans selected by Ugo La Pietra.
European Artistic Crafts Days 2015
The international annual event of the European Artistic Crafts Days takes place under the aegis of the Institut National des Métiers d'Art in Paris. The network of the European cities participating in the event includes Florence, Geneva, London and Milan.
Artfully made/made in Italy
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art in collaboration with the Research Centre "Arti e Mestieri" at the Università Cattolica in Milan presents “Homo Faber”, a series of meetings coordinated by Paolo Dalla Sega.
Presentation of the volume “La mano che cura” in Milan
The book “La mano che cura” by Patrizia Sanvitale was presented to the public in the prestigious “Bocconi” Room at the Circolo della Stampa of Milan.
Presentation of the volume “La mano che cura” in Florence
The City of Florence presented the new book by Patrizia Sanvitale dedicated to “the hands that heal”.
Creative journeys from design to artistic crafts
This year, students from the Creative Academy, the school of design and applied arts set up in Milan in 2003 by the Richemont Group, are invited to conceive unique decorative and everyday use objects on the theme of Les Voyages ExtraordinairesTM, the new High Jewellery collection by Van Cleef & Arpels inspired by four of Jules Verne major novels.
Presentation of the volume “Ritratti e autoritratti di design” in Milan
The tenth volume in the “Mestieri d’Arte” series, published by Marsilio Editori, was written by Andrea Branzi with the support and coordination of the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art.
Progetto RE.T.I.C.A.
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art is a partner of RE.T.I.C.A., the regional network for innovation in applied creativity. The project is co-financed by the Region of Lombardy within the framework of its Youth Policies.
Presentation of the volume “Strumentaio: il costruttore di strumenti musicali nella tradizione occidentale” in Rome
The volume “Strumentaio: il costruttore di strumenti musicali nella tradizione occidentale” by Renato Meucci was presented during a special event promoted by the Cologni Foundation and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
The hidden talents of Italian artistic craftsmanship
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art and RobilantAssociati presented the conference “I Talenti Nascosti del Made in Italy. Mestieri d’arte nella produzione italiana d’eccellenza” at the Milan Triennale.
Between Tradition and Innovation, in the Name of Excellence.
In Cremona, the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art and the Fondazione Stradivari promoted a round table dedicated to the future of contemporary violin making.
Presentation of the volume “Strumentaio: il costruttore di strumenti musicali nella tradizione occidentale” in Venice
The Teatro La Fenice in Venice hosted the presentation of the volume “Strumentaio. Il costruttore di strumenti musicali nella tradizione occidentale” by Renato Meucci.
Blog&Nuvole
A unique project combines two of the most innovative forms of expression of the new millennium: blogs and graphic storytelling.
Publishing
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In opera

Conservare e restaurare l'arte contemporanea.

This unprecedented research explores the world of contemporary art and of those who produce, preserve, exhibit, collect and protect it.
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Ritratti e autoritratti di design
The role of design today is explained through the history of three generations of designers, from the so-called Masters of Italian design to the New Design trend.
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Il Cuoco

Mestiere d'Arte

The captivating history of the Chef: from the splendours of ancient times to the spectacular banquets of the Renaissance, up to the cultural revival of the present day.
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Genio e Materia

Contributi per una definizione del mestiere d’arte

What do artistic crafts represent in our societies? This volume brings together the results of an extensive research on the “intelligence of the hand”.
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L’Intelligenza della Mano

Mestieri d’Arte: ieri, oggi, domani

The subject of protecting and safeguarding the artistic crafts is examined from a variety of angles with significant contributions from international experts.
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A regola d’arte

Attualità e prospettive dei mestieri d’arte in Lombardia e Canton Ticino

This volume presents the results of a research on artistic crafts in Lombardy and the Ticino Canton carried out by the “Arti e Mestieri” Research Centre.
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La Grande Europa dei Mestieri d'Arte

L'artigianato artistico d'eccellenza nei Paesi dell'Unione Europea

A unique guide to the artistic crafts in Europe, with a historical and environmental introduction and a detailed overview of regional peculiarities.
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Il ragazzo che trasformava le cose
This publication is dedicated to one of the most fascinating and rewarding professions in the world, the designer.
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Mestieri d’arte e Made in Italy

Giacimenti culturali da riscoprire

The research is focused on the rich and variegated universe of Italy’s artistic craftsmanship. Its purpose is to spotlight which crafts still respond to criteria of absolute aesthetic and manufacturing excellence, playing an important role in Italy’s economy even at an international level.
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Maestri del fare

Indagine socio-economica sulla domanda di mestieri d'arte a Milano

Artistic crafts represent a complex system that is deeply rooted in Italy’s history. In this field, progress determines frequent redefinitions of the production specifications.
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Costruttori di Armonie

La liuteria, dalla materia al gesto

The catalogue of the exhibition held at the Auditorium Fondazione Cariplo in Milan pays tribute to the excellence of Italian and Cremonese violin making.
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Le Esposizioni Universali

I mestieri d'arte sulla scena del mondo (1851-2010)

The volume illustrates the fantastic, often troubled history of the Universal Expos through the lens of artistic crafts: from the first World Exposition of 1851 to the futuristic architecture of Shanghai 2010.
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Artefici di bellezza

Mestieri d'arte nella moda italiana

This research explores the history of Italian fashion from the unusual perspective of tailors, model makers, embroiderers, weavers, dyers, lace makers and other master craftspeople whose dedication contributes to the creation of quintessential Italian quality and style.
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La regola del talento

Mestieri d’arte e Scuole italiane di eccellenza

For the first time, a publication totally dedicated to Italy’s schools of excellence in the fields of artistic crafts and applied arts.
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Il valore del mestiere

Elementi per una valutazione dell'eccellenza artigiana

In order to understand the origins and future of authentic Made in Italy production it is necessary to analyse, evaluate end comprehend the true meaning of craftsmanship of excellence and the noble nature of the master artisan’s craft.
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Milano su misura

Craft shopping guide

A special guide to 70 workshops in Milan, dedicated to those who wish to discover a precious and unique heritage of know-how.
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Blog & Nuvole

Un incontro tra la scrittura della rete e l'arte del fumetto

A collection of works by emerging talents, well-known blog writers and brilliant cartoonists.
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Costruttori di valore

il ruolo strategico del saper fare italiano

Craftsmanship is one of the key elements to the success of Italy’s manufacturing industry. Italy’s future growth must therefore be based on the most authentic and effective assets of its economy: value creation that is founded on beauty.
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Italia su misura

100 selected ateliers

“Italy made to measure” showcases 100 selected ateliers representing the very best of Italian craftsmanship in an innovative bilingual guide and web portal.
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Fatto ad arte. Né arte né design

Scritti e disegni (1976 - 2018)

This collection of articles and essays is, to this day, a thought-provoking record of a long artistic path and of an equally long critical path made of reviews, books, manifestos, exhibitions and collections.
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L'Orologiaio

Mestiere d'Arte

Watchmaking is one of the oldest and most celebrated artistic crafts, a fascinating combination of science, technique and art.
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I sogni di Liu To
Celebrated author Roberto Piumini reveals the secrets of violinmaking in an original story set between past and present, dream and reality, passion and talent.
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Il giardino del paradiso
Il Giardino del Paradiso is published to celebrate the exhibition to the public of Poldi Pezzoli Museum’s restored Persian rug known by the name of “Tiger” carpet.
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ITALIAN MASTERS OF BEAUTY
This volume was conceived by Graziella Pasquinucci, owner of Idea Books publishing house. It is a collection of 35 portraits that describe the variety and excellence of Italian craftsmanship and expertise.
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L'Incisore di Monete

Mestiere d'Arte

The complex and little-known universe of coin engraving is explored in this volume, which retraces the history of coins and their makers.
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Artigianato e progetto

Convegno sulle arti applicate in Italia

The conference ‘Né arte né design’ (‘Neither Art nor Design’), held at the Triennale di Milano on the initiative of the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte in September 2019 offered some interesting analyses and ideas on the theme of the applied arts in Italy, looking at the disciplinary field from a contemporary perspective.
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The secret of silk
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art, the Silk Museum in Como and Carthusia Edizioni present the fourth title in the “Storietalentuose” series.
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Eau de Cologní

Gocce di saggezza

Excellence, Passion, Beauty, Italy: these are the four sections making up the volume “Eau de Colognì”, a series of reflections written by Franco Cologni, the founder and President of the eponymous foundation.
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Il Copywriter

Mestiere d'Arte

Creating texts and inventing slogans for advertising: a contemporary artistic craft with a great future.
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Venetian Way
Ahead of the second edition of the international exhibition Homo Faber: Craftinga more human future (Venice, Fondazione Giorgio Cini, 10 April - 1 May 2022), the Michelangelo Foundation has decided to publish a special book dedicated to the magnificent photography that Susanna Pozzoli created for the Venetian Way exhibition, presented during the first edition of Homo Faber in 2018.
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Il Fotografo

Mestiere d'Arte

This volume tackles the subject of photography, a very popular and widespread passion involving professionals and amateurs alike.
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The plants with no name
The fifth book in the “Storietalentuose” series originates from the fruitful collaboration between the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art, the Botanical Garden of Padua and Carthusia Edizioni publishing house.
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Venezia su Misura

Craft shopping guide

Venice made to measure is a wonderful journey to discover the best of Venetian craftsmanship through 50 carefully selected addresses that best represent the city’s artisanal heritage.
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Il Tipografo

Mestiere d'Arte

Thanks to digital communication, the world has become a vast and interconnected printing house, where everyone can become a typographer, design fonts and print books.
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Vite e sogni intrecciati
Il sesto libro della collana Storietalentuose dal titolo “Vite e sogni intrecciati” nasce dall’incontro tra Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte, Bonacina 1889 e Carthusia Edizioni.
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Il Cioccolataio

Mestiere d'Arte

The history of chocolate began thousands of years ago, in the era of the Aztecs. Yet if chocolate has inspired literature, art and cinema, the art of the Chocolatier is a little-told story.
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Il Vignaiolo

Mestiere d'Arte

The secrets of wine making and viticulture: a guide to a profession that verges on art.
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Strumentaio

Il costruttore di strumenti musicali nella tradizione occidentale

This volume investigates one of the most fascinating artistic crafts from a historical point of view, presenting a number of particularly representative cases.
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La mano che cura

Dialoghi con i maestri del benessere

With their experience and knowledge, the “gurus” of wellbeing create a relationship of mutual trust with those who seek help and understanding through physical contact.
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Maestri del mare

La nautica italiana, una storia di eccellenza

This book is dedicated to all those who love the sea: from expert skippers to aspiring seamen, from vintage and modern boat enthusiasts to lovers of sailing competitions.
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Costruttori di Bellezza

Filosofia della calzatura maschile secondo Santoni

The craft of luxury men’s footwear is illustrated in the perceptive and faithful account of Andrea Guolo and the engaging pictures by Susanna Pozzoli.
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Il Bel Mestiere

Artigiani e maestranze nel teatro d'opera

An exclusive journey behind the scenes of Italian opera houses takes readers inside the multifaceted universe where unique craftspeople create rich and elaborate productions.
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Fare l'automobile

Con interviste a grandi car designer

Car designing combines high technology and extraordinary craftsmanship, both of which are essential features of every automobile design centre.
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Il cuoco universale

La cultura nel piatto

Andrea Grignaffini is a culinary historian and critic, and one of the most renowned Italian food and wine experts. In this volume he draws an impressive and engaging portrait of contemporary cuisine, outlining the most significant trends and lines of research.
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Il vignaiolo Universale

la cultura nel bicchiere

The tenth volume of the successful “Mestieri d'Arte” series is entirely devoted to wine, a sublime human or, rather, “humanistic” product, issuing from human hands and intelligence, and bestowing to mankind comfort and happiness.
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Lo scultore della seta

Roberto Capucci, Il sublime nella moda

Roberto Capucci’s artistic and artisanal brilliance, and his role as one of the great fathers of high-end Italian fashion are the subjects of the new book published within the “Mestieri d'Arte” series.
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I Talenti Italiani: Mente, Mano, Macchina

Il design italiano tra tradizione artigiana e alta tecnologia

Mind, hand and machine are the three points through which the methodological plane of the project passes, and this is the plane on which humankind then constructs all its artefacts. In other words, it is out a union of theory, practice and technology that come all the actions and things that shape a culture of design
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Lo spettacolo della Bellezza

Da Benvenuto Cellini agli artefici contemporanei. Storie di talento, mecenatismo e passione

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fondazione Cologni, Marsilio has brought out in time for Christmas a special volume in its now historic ‘Mestieri d’Arte’ series, starting out from the image that the Foundation has adopted as its logo, Benvenuto Cellini’s famous Salt Cellar.
Other Activities
Homo Faber in the city: Splendid Dialogues at the Hotel Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione
Starhotels, one of the leading groups in the Italian hospitality industry, is participating in Homo Faber In Città with a small but valuable exhibition in the beautiful setting of the Hotel Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.
Fondazione Cologni has now a partnership with the architecture and design studio of Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez
The architecture and design studio of Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez, based in Milan and Munich has now a partnership with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d'Arte to develop the term "conscious" or " Consciousness".
Artijanus/Artijanas, an experimental project for Sardinian artisans
Artijanus/Artijanas is an experimental project of design and craft culture promoted and supported by the Fondazione di Sardegna.
For 25 years of the Fondazione Cologni... Cellini narrates
To coincide with the publication of the book Lo spettacolo della Bellezza. Da Benvenuto Cellini agli artefici contemporanei. Storie di talento, mecenatismo e passione, in the bookshops at Christmas to celebrate 25 years of activity on the part of the Fondazione Cologni
Un canto di Natale for Museo Bagatti Valsecchi, online from 24 December
From 24 December the video of Un Canto di Natale will be available on the website of the museum and on the Cologni Foundation’s Vimeo channel.
Download Wellmade’s new app and discover the artisans working around you!
Discovering the beauty around where you live has never been so simple: with Wellmade’s new app, available at last free of charge on Android and iOS
‘La Grande Bellezza’ by Starhotels: the nominations for the award have been successfully concluded
The nominations for the award instituted by Starhotels, in collaboration with Fondazione Cologni, OMA and Gruppo Editoriale, have reached a successful conclusion.
Urgent appeal to the government to save Italian Arts and Crafts
An urgent appeal to save Italian Arts and Crafts has been delivered to the government: a cry of pain and alarm for the sector, in deep crisis owing to the consequences of the health emergency.
The #SegretidelMestiere tutorials and #RaccontiArtigiani podcasts continue
The Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte’s series of features on the crafts continue: #SegretidelMestiere and #RaccontiArtigiani. Fondazione Cologni, after the success of its experimentation with new formats of communication...
Scuolemestieridarte.it: the portal dedicated to the Italian schools of arts and crafts
Training and supporting a new generation of artisans: this is the objective that has induced the Fondazione Cologni to set up a portal offering a guide to the best arts and crafts schools in Italy.
Closing date for Starhotels Award
The closing date for the applications for the “La Grande Bellezza” Award, for Italian craftspeople promoted by Starhotels with its partners Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte, Associazione OMA and Gruppo Editoriale was 25th May.
Artigiano del Cuore 2020: a special edition to support artisans in difficulty.
Although many activities reopened on 18th May, numerous of them have suffered severe losses and will not be able to continue as before.
#ichoosemadeinitaly
The portal dedicated to bespoke superior craftsmanship in Italy (www.italia-sumisura.it) is launching the use on social networks of the hashtag #ichoosemadeinitaly.
Doppia Firma and Homo Faber postponed to 2021
In this extremely difficult period, the health and safety of everyone are and remain the absolute priority and Fondazione Cologni agrees with the principle that the makers and creators of beauty, our artisans, have to be taken care of.
#Racconti Artigiani and #Segretidel mestiere: Podcasts of craftspeople’s stories and craftsmanship tutorials
In a moment when time #stayhome is no longer only a hashtag but a behaviour to be respected, Fondazione Cologni has decided to liven up the time spent at home through two actions: a podcast of stories and tutorials to follow at home indications shared by our craftspeople.
See you in 2021
During these unprecedented times, it is the health of humankind which remains the utmost priority. Our duty of care is to the Homo Faber, the man and the maker: the human hands, hearts and minds.
Starhotels “La Grande Bellezza” Award: more time for our craftspeople!
The first “La Grande Bellezza” Starhotels Prize in 2020 will be maintained, but the deadline for applications is postponed from 15th April to 25th May 2020.
Starhotels "La Grande Bellezza" Award, to reward Italian talent in craftsmanship, entries until 15th April
There is time until 15th April to enter for the "La Grande Bellezza" (“Great Beauty”) Award, announced by Starhotels, a prestigious Italian name in luxury hotellerie, in collaboration with Fondazione Cologni, OMA-Osservatorio Mestieri d'Arte and Gruppo Editoriale.
Starhotels Award: "Una Fonte di Luce” (“A Source of Light"), to reward the excellence of Italian craftsmanship
Starhotels supports la Grande Bellezza. The Dream Factory, a project of contemporary patronage for fine Italian craftsmanship, in collaboration with Fondazione Cologni, OMA and Gruppo Editoriale.
Homo Faber 2020: the partnership with Michelangelo Foundation is renewed
The 2020 edition of Homo Faber has been announced and the partnership between Fondazione Cologni and the Michelangelo Foundation has been renewed. From 10th September to 11th October, in the prestigious and fascinating setting of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini...
The "La Grande Bellezza", by Starhotels in a partnership with Fondazione Cologni, OMA and Gruppo Editoriale, is now ready to start
The new Starhotels project for a contemporary patronage of the metiers d’art has officially been launched in Milan.
Fondazione Cologni at the Working session of the Artistic Crafts International Charter
On 14 June last, Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte attended the Working session of Artistic Crafts International Charter, in the venue of Confartigianato-Imprese Udine.
The tables of Aosta's Charter of Artistic Craftsmanship
On 30 and 31 January, over 130,000 visitors travelled to Aosta's thousand-year old Fair of Sant’Orso, a yearly meeting point for hundreds of craftsmen exhibiting and selling their creations.
Fondazione Cologni Award at the 15th International “Triennale” Violin-Making Competition “Antonio Stradivari”
On Wednesday 26 September 2018, the Amilcare Ponchielli theatre in Cremona hosted the award ceremony of the 15th International “Triennale” Violin-Making Competition “Antonio Stradivari”. The event, considered as the Violin-Making Olympics and promoted by Fondazione Stradivari, offered violin-makers and musicians worldwide a privileged opportunity for exchange...
The “Artigiano del cuore” videos are now online
The documentary videos shot by Brevimano, featuring the winners of the Wellmade www.well-made.it contest, which ended on 9 April last, are now online. The categories competing during the first edition were “Furnishing and Decorating” and “Dressing and Adorning”. The winners are Fabrizio Travisanutto from Travisanutto Mosaics and Sandro Barbera & Sons.
The Artigiano del Cuore competition is now underway
Wellmade and Brevimano have launched the first instalment of the competition Artigiano del Cuore. The search is on for the background stories of artisans in two categories: "Furnishing and Decorating" and "Dressing and Adorning". The prize is a photo series and a short documentary telling the story of the two winning artisans, filmed in their ateliers.
Unique encounters with master artisans at Museo Poldi Pezzoli
As part of its initiative "Il tempo degli orologi", Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan is presenting a cycle of events dedicated to time and its measurement, organised with the invaluable support of Orologeria Pisa.
New website for the Wellmade initiative
The new Wellmade website is up and running. The platform offers a way to discover the best craftspeople, get to know their work, and review their products and customisation services.
EMLUX - Executive Master in Luxury Goods Management
Executive Master in Luxury Goods Management of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan
Two “Milano Grand Tour” itineraries at the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum
The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art, Elesta Travel and the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in Milan join forces to forge an exclusive collaboration, to spotlight beautiful and perfectly crafted objects, encompassing both historical and contemporary creations.
Crafted Society
Crafted Society was launched in May 2017 to preserve excellence within craftsmanship and to support and acknowledge Italian artisans. The initiative has received widespread recognition within the Italian media.
The 5x1000 to the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d'Art
Help us support excellent Italian craftsmanship with a simple contribution. Write our fiscal code on your tax return: 97155080159.
Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship
A brand new, international, non-profit entity has been set up to defend the creation of cultural, social and economic value as embodied in master craftsmanship.
Well-made.it
Online from October 2016, the new well-made.it platform allows users to discover the very best Italian craftspeople, appraise their work and assess the quality of their bespoke products and services.
Artieri fantastici. Capolavori d’artedesign
With this exhibition, the three-year project “Il cuNeo Gotico”, promoted by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo in collaboration with the Cologni Foundation and the Compagnons du Tour de France, reached its final stage
Milano Grand Tour
The Cologni Foundation cooperates with Elesta Travel, a tour operator specialised in cultural travel, on the “Milano Gran Tour” project: a brand new series of itineraries dedicated to some of Milan’s excellent artisan workshops.
Italia su misura
The innovative showcase of the very best Italian craftsmanship was launched in 2015 by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art with Gruppo Editoriale and OMA-Osservatorio dei Mestieri d'Arte.
“MAM-Maestro d’Arte e Mestiere” Award
The new prize, created by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art in partnership with ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine, awards the Masters of Arts and Crafts.
The “Les Talents du Luxe et de la Création” Prize
The prestigious prize dedicated to the talents of creativity was presented in Paris by Alberto Cavalli, Director of the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art.
Premio Carte 2010: paper awards
The Cologni Foundation, Symbola-Fondazione per le Qualità Italiane and Comieco (the national consortium for the recycling of cellulose-based packaging) cooperate in the third edition of the “Premio Carte”.
Attività di formazione, orientamento, educazione
Proseguiranno le collaborazioni con Scuole di alto profilo
Collaborazioni Istituzionali
Nel corso del 2014 la Fondazione Cologni ha proseguito con lo sviluppo di importanti relazioni istituzionali
Italy made to measure
“Italia su Misura” showcases selected artisan workshops and ateliers representing the very best of Italian craftsmanship in an innovative bilingual guide and web portal.
Ugo la Pietra: Progetto disequilibrante
La Fondazione Cologni ha sostenuto la realizzazione della prima grande mostra monografica sul lavoro di Ugo La Pietra dal 1960 a oggi, allestita dal 26 Novembre 2014 al 15 Febbraio 2015 presso il Triennale Design Museum.
Centre du luxe et de la creation
For the fifth consecutive year, the Cologni Foundation was a member of the jury of the prize awarded by the Centre du Luxe et de la Création in Paris.
Centre du Luxe et de la Création
L'esclusivo premio del