The Cologni Foundation at the Milan “Campionaria” Trade Fair: Artistic craft professions: the roots and the future of cutting edge Italian production

Symbola- Foundation for Italian Quality, Fiera Milano and Expocts in the new Rho-Pero fair grounds.
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.

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December 2021

George Demetz Pilat

Ortisei, Master, Sculpture, Wood

Georg Demetz Pilat was born in 1962, the fourth generation of a family strongly linked to the art of wood carving. After completing his sculpture studies at the Institute of Art in Ortisei, he had the opportunity to learn the trade from various masters. In 1987 he obtained the title of master sculptor and started his own business. He works in his workshop in Ortisei where he creates unique pieces in wood and bronze.

July 2021

Victor Fotso Nyie

Faenza, Master, Ceramic

Victor Fotso Nyie was born in Cameroon in 1990. In 2010 he graduated from the Artistic Training Institute of Mbalmayo, in his native Country. In 2012 he came to Italy to attend a Mosaic course at the Ravenna Academy of Fine Arts. At the same time he became passionate about the ceramic language and in 2015 he obtained a diploma in Cesena as Technician for the design and prototyping of ceramic products. His artistic research led him to collaborate with several ceramic artists including Bertozzi & Casoni and Bottega Gatti. His talent has soon be noticed: he has already inaugurated a solo exhibition at the Carlo Zauli Museum in Faenza. Victor is the winner of Artigiano del Cuore 2021 contest, and until 31 August it is possible to support his activity through a foundraising on: link to the gift network.

21 May 2021

"Essere V_mano", Doppia Firma in Aquileia, Meizlik Palace, until 27 June

Aquileia, Exhibition, Ceramic, Glass, Marble, stone

On May 21, the exhibition "Essere V_mano" curated by Elena Agosti was inaugurated at Palazzo Meizlik in Aquileia.

10 April 2022

Homo Faber: your bespoke experience

Venice, Exhibition, Homofaber

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.

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17 May 2022

Lives and dreams intertwined

Milan, Publishing, Design, Communication

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.

10 April 2022

Homo Faber, the new dates are 10 April - 1 May 2022, Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice

Venice, Exhibition, Ceramic, Glass

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...

10 April 2022

Marvellous Liaisons at Homo Faber 2022

Venice, Exhibition, Silver, Ceramic, Wood

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"...

10 April 2022

Homo Faber in the city - Wellmade's master craftsmen open their doors

Venice, Exhibition, Communication, Homofaber

Venice is a city built on craftsmanship, and its charm also lies in the workshops often hidden in the city.

10 April 2022

Homo Faber: your bespoke experience

Venice, Exhibition, Homofaber

01 March 2022

Starhotels Award, II edition, "The beauty of nature", applications until March 1, 2022

Milan, Contest, Ceramic

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.

17 November 2021

Metafore. Roberto Capucci: meraviglie della forma, Triennale Milano, until 9 January 2022

Milan, Exhibition, Fashion, Ceramic

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.

16 November 2021

"Metafore. Roberto Capucci: Meraviglie della Forma", from November 17 to January 9 2022

Milan, Exhibition, Fashion

The Quadreria of Milan Triennale will host the exhibition “METAFORE. Roberto Capucci: Meraviglie della Forma ”, curated by Gian Luca Bauzano.

08 November 2021

Venetian Way - A journey into Venetian high craftsmanship

Venice, Publishing, Communication

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.

05 September 2021

Doppia Firma. A Dialogue between Design and Artisanal Excellence

Milan, Exhibition, Metal, Ceramic, Textile, Mosaic

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.

04 September 2021

Fittile. L’artigianato artistico italiano nella ceramica contemporanea

Milan, Exhibition, Ceramic

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.

21 May 2021

"Essere V_mano", Doppia Firma in Aquileia, Meizlik Palace, until 27 June

Aquileia, Exhibition, Ceramic, Glass, Marble, stone

On May 21, the exhibition "Essere V_mano" curated by Elena Agosti was inaugurated at Palazzo Meizlik in Aquileia.

19 May 2021

DOMUS GRIMANI: La Sala del Doge and Georg Baselitz’s Archinto, Venice, from 19 May

Venice, Exhibition, Sculpture, Communication

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

05 May 2021

Vitrea. Vetro italiano contemporaneo d’autore

Milan, Exhibition, Glass

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.

05 May 2021

VITREA. Contemporary Italian Art Glass

Milan, Exhibition, 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’

03 March 2021

ArtiJanus/ArtiJanas, online workshop for artisans and Sardinian craft industries

sardenia, seminary, Design, Decoration, Communication

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.

26 October 2020

MAM (‘Master of Arts and Crafts’), awarded for the 3rd time in 2020

Milan, Award, Silver, Ceramic, Glass, Craftsmanship

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

19 October 2020

#Mirabilia: A Wunderkammer of Milanese Arts and Crafts

Milan, Exhibition, Fashion, Silver, Paper, Jewelry

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.

08 October 2020

Presentation of I talenti italiani. Mente, mano, macchina, Salone d’Onore, Triennale di Milano

Milan, Publishing, Design, Communication

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.

29 September 2020

‘La Grande Bellezza’ award by Starhotels. The winner is Fabscarte

Milan, Award, Paper, Communication, Architecture

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.

The Cologni Foundation at the Milan “Campionaria” Trade Fair: Artistic craft professions: the roots and the future of cutting edge Italian production

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