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  © Dorfmuseum Hüntwangen

19/11/2020
The hat was good for the economy

In the 18th century, straw-weavers and hatmakers had a bad reputation in Switzerland. They were condemned as lazy. A century later, hat-making became a flourishing business.From the 16th century...

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10/10/2020
L'artisan en résidence - Léonore Graff, tisserande à Lausanne (VD)

Après l’obtention de son CFC, Léonore Graff travaille dans des ateliers de tissage protégés auprès de personnes en situation de handicap mental. Elle débute sa production en 2013 chez Danielle...

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Lucas Bessard, fabricant de skis en bois   © Homo Faber Guide - Lucas Bessard, fabricant de skis en bois - photo Simon Gabioud

17/09/2020
New - The Homo Faber guide, an online guide to European crafts

The Michelangelo Foundation presents the Homo Faber Guide, an online, searchable guide, which showcases artisans, ateliers, museums, galleries, and experiences linked to the world of fine...

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  © Fondation Michelangelo

23/04/2020
The Michelangelo Foundation presents the composition of its Cultural Council

Métiers d'Art Suisse is delighted to announce its participation in the Michelangelo Foundation Cultural Council. The Council meets at least once a year to share visions, ideas and strategies for...

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  © Watches News

05/03/2020
Vallée de Joux - Métiers d'Art Porcelaine : uniting savoir-faire

To honor the rat, the Joux Valley watchmaker espouses two traditional but highly-unusual techniques on the dial of a watch proposed as a limited edition of just 8 pieces. The rat, the first...

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  © Keramikpanorama

23/01/2020
Murten - Keramik Panorama 2020

On September 5 and 6, 2020, the 5th edition of Keramic Panorama will take place in Murten, under the theme of touch and emotions transmitted through this primordial sense. This open-air exhibition...

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  © Michelangelo Foundation

22/01/2020
Venice - Homo Faber returns in 2020

Homo Faber returns in 2020 for a second edition of the ground-breaking cultural exhibition dedicated to the best of European craftmanship. The month-long event will host 17 exhibitions and...

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  © swissinfo.ch

26/12/2019
Lausanne - The start-up breaking the codes of Swiss watchmaking

Nearly every week, a new watch brand is launched on a crowdfunding platform. Most fail but some succeed like Lausanne-based company Code41, which is attracting loyal enthusiasts thanks to its focus...

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  © Swissinfo.ch

19/12/2019
Biel - How a 100-year-old watch brand came back to Switzerland

Switzerland's century-old Milus watch brand was acquired by Chinese investors in 2003, only to be bought back by a member of Swiss watchmaking royalty. Now, the company finds itself in the position...

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  © Fondazione Giorgio Cini

07/12/2019
Venice - A Beacon for Fine Craftsmanship

My heartfelt thoughts turn to Venice in the wake of the recent damage caused by the high tides, city of the Foundation’s heart, home to Homo Faber and many cherished artisans. The Michelangelo...

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26/11/2019
Zurich - Christmas and Cribs

The traditional exhibition of nativity scenes at the National Museum Zurich has been part of the Advent season for many years. Now it’s being presented with a whole new look. Nestled in a...

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  © Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

21/10/2019
Basel - Bags, icons and investments. History of a timeless accessory

This exhibition with around 400 items provides insight into the history of handbags beginning from 1550, when they were made of fabric, tapestry, pearls and leather. The journey ends with exclusive...

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  © Musée alpin

18/10/2019
Bern - Artisans at the Swiss Alpine Museum

The exhibition Alpine Workshop presents people from the Swiss Alps who funnel their creativity and tenacity into producing not only premium products but also fresh perspectives. This is no...

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  © Fondation du Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève

03/09/2019
Geneva - Six Métiers d'art timepieces among the 84 pre-selected watches for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie 2019

The 84 timepieces are continuing to compete for the 18 prizes of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, including the prestigious “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix, that will reward contemporary...

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  © Design Preis Schweiz

30/08/2019
Langenthal - Design Prize Switzerland

In its 2019/20 edition, 44 projects have been nominated in a total of 12 categories for the Design Prize Switzerland, the country’s most prestigious design award. The diverse nature of the...

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  © Mudac

12/07/2019
Lausanne - HORS PISTES, conversations between craftsmen & designers

The HORS PISTES project initiates creative exchange between craftsmen & designers all over the world through residencies that are constantly organised in new places. A true cross-disciplinary...

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  © Nicolò Zanatta, Fondation Michelangelo,

25/06/2019
The Master artisans showcasing the natural beauty of wood

Of all the materials available to artisans, wood is perhaps the one we can identify with most. Like us, it grows, it needs food and water, it’s affected by weather, disease and trauma, and it dies...

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  © World Crafts Council Europe

20/06/2019
Crafting Europe - A manifesto towards a European strategy for craft

To mark its 40th anniversary, World Crafts Council Europe undertook a survey of its members to ascertain challenges facing the crafts sector. The results of the survey provide the basis for the...

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  © Michelangelo Foundation

18/06/2019
The Michelangelo Foundation receives the Hermes Prize for Innovation

The theme of this year’s “Hermes Awards for Innovation” event is “Excellency in European Innovation with Global Impact”. Its prestigious awards honour organizations which combine the highest degree...

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07/06/2019
“The Future is Handmade”

"Working with one’s hand is still popularly seen to be low level work devoid of intellect. The acquisition of skill is a cognitive achievement. Perfecting one’s craft, learning to problem solve, to...

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  © Ariana

29/05/2019
Geneva - Gallivanting Teapots, the origins and development of an art of living

Invented in China in the early 16th century, the teapot was to spread at lightning speed, brought to Europe by the large East India Companies. Not merely a utilitarian object well-known today in...

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