The Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship

The Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship believes in a future which values master craftsmanship and places the human hand at the centre of production. Its mission is to celebrate and preserve craftsmanship and strengthen its connection to the world of design. 

At the heart of all the foundation’s activities are the artisans who dedicate themselves to the pursuit of excellence using long-held traditions, skills and knowledge. Contemporary craftspeople are the protagonists of the foundation’s signature project, Homo Faber Guide a new digital platform which maps the most significant representatives in the field of craftsmanship across Europe. 

Many are also invited to exhibit at Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future, the foundation’s bi-annual international event in Venice. From its headquarters in Geneva, the non-profit institution works with an international network of organisations to promote a new cultural movement.