The second edition of the event put artisans at the forefront – bringing together a diverse range of people, perspectives, materials and techniques

Homo Faber Event 2022 is welcoming 400 artisans from 43 countries were spotlighted across 15 exhibitions, imagined by a team of world-renowned experts and curators. It offers a rare opportunity to meet the next generation of talented makers, rising artisans, to witness their skills up close through live showcases, and hear their stories.

The event markes the beginning of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship’s global expansion with the presence of Japan as a special guest. The masterpieces of 12 National Living Treasures are elegantly displayed in a unique showcase that includes handmade kimonos, tōso dolls and handwoven bamboo baskets.

A range of artisans at the event demonstrate how we can rethink materials, methods and our effect on the world around us. From the use of upcycled and reworked materials that are discarded in manufacturing to combining innovations in technology and technique to work with natural materials in unexpected ways - including deadstock wool, seaweed, and waste salmon skin.

Susanna Pozzoli's series on Gangolf Ulbricht

In this series of photographs, Susanna Pozzoli captures master papermaker Gangolf Ulbricht in his creation process. The key moments are characterized by textures and tactile elements: the pulp in a Hollander beater, the water on the just made sheet before hand-pressing, the lightness of the paper once it’s dry. Ulbricht’s hands at work, guided by his outstanding savoir-faire, experience and instinct, are the main subject of this series.