Laurence Le Constant, "Victorine", 2021, Goose feathers, skull in resin H 30cm x 18cm x 23cm
L A U R E N C E L E C O N S T A N T
NEXT OF EUROPE
HOMO FABER EVENT 2022
C O L L E C T I V E S H O W
10 APRIL - IST MAY 2022
FONDATION GIORGIO CINI, VENICE
ITALY
Next of Europe
curated by Jean Blanchaert, Stefano Boeri
From April 10th to May 1st
Fondation Giorgio Cini,
Venice, Italy
A celebration of European excellence
Journey through a continent of craftsmanship
Discover the richness of Europe’s crafts heritage through this celebration of contemporary master artisans who are not only creating objects of exception but also passing on their precious skills to talented young craftspeople. These European 'living treasures', represented by their unique artworks, hail from every corner of Europe and use techniques passed down from generation to generation which are inextricably linked to the region they live in. Marvel at these exquisite objects and see first-hand how many of them were created, thanks to demonstrations by selected artisans working live in the room.
A European cabinet of curiosities
Travel from Poland to France to Italy to Wales in one room as more than 150 of artworks, displayed as though in a contemporary cabinet of curiosities, reveal the breadth and depth of talent and skill among craftspeople working in Europe today. Discover a British artisan making artworks from seashells, a Parisian master upcycling plastic waste into delicate flowers, as well as featherwork from Italy, metal objects from Georgia and beautiful works made of alabaster from Luxembourg. Together, these carefully selected pieces showcase the richness of materials and expertise deriving from different countries and regions, where individual identities and age-old traditions give rise to unique contemporary works.
View of the exhibition at Foundation Giorgio Cini, Venice, Italy