Homo Faber Conversations
A curated programme of monthly talks
Discover the power of craft to change the world through a new series of thought-provoking talks with international creative leaders from diverse disciplines. Open to all curious minds, these talks aim to inspire today’s thought leaders and tomorrow’s innovators by sparking dialogue around craft. Through lively discussions with high-profile names from art, design, architecture, fashion, screenwriting, interior design and more, Homo Faber Conversations aims to redefine how the world views human creation.
Held monthly at Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain.
THE TALKS
Kavita Parmar
The Collective Power of Craft
29 April - 7PM
From local collaborations to global networks, shared creation is transforming craft into a catalyst for innovation and social change. Indian-born, Madrid-based fashion designer and social entrepreneur Kavita Parmar is a leader in this field. Through the IOU Project, the pioneering heritage textiles clothing brand she founded, Parmar has implemented an approach to fashion design that promotes artisanship, transparency and traceability, regenerative practices and a deeper connection between consumer and maker. By building close relationships with artisans and spearheading collaborative initiatives, she encourages more thoughtful and equitable ways of working, using craft to strengthen communities by bringing together artisans, knowledge and shared values. In this conversation, Parmar gives her perspective on the transformative potential of collaborative craft and discusses how community-based initiatives are fostering connection, empowering individuals and creating positive change in the world.
Speaker: Kavita Parmar
Moderator: Spencer Bailey
Next Conversations
- 20 May: The Art Of Interior Design: Crafting Personalised Spaces With Visionary Designers , Formafantasma, double fireside chat with Nora Gherbi
- 17 June: Fashioned By Hand: Craft, Authenticity, And The Future Of Style, Chemena Kamali, one-on-one with Manveen Rana
Practical information
- When: Once a month
- Where: Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Studio Marie-Claude Beaud, Porte Saint-Honoré, 1 rue de Marengo, 75001 Paris, France
- Tickets: Available on Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain - 5€ per Conversation
