Homo Faber Conversations

INSPIRING CHANGE THROUGH THE LANGUAGE OF CRAFT

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

Fashioned by Hand: Craft, Authenticity, and the Future of Style

Chemena Kamali

Fashioned by Hand: Craft, Authenticity, and the Future of Style

17 June - 7PM

In this age of speed, mass production and overconsumption, the hands of the skilled artisan can restore intention, substance, rhythm and humanity to contemporary fashion. German designer Chemena Kamali seeks to create a contemporary fashion language through traditional craftsmanship, textile knowledge and storytelling, a process that results in garments with emotional depth and authenticity. Her practice shows how craftsmanship in fashion can help consumers slow down, reconnect with what they wear, and find a sense of identity and meaning through handcrafted items of clothing that chime with their values and reflect their personal spirit. In this conversation, Chemena discusses her commitment to the ethos of ‘fashioned by hand’, sharing her thoughts on the value of time, care and expertise in the making process, the importance of giving visibility to the hands behind the garments, and how craft and storytelling can intertwine to create clothes that hold memories, a sense of place and meaning.

Speaker: Chemena Kamali

Moderator:​ Manveen Rana

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Next Conversations

Previously held:

  • 20 May: The Art Of Exhibition Design & Making​, Simone Farresin from Formafantasma, with Nora Gherbi​
  • 29 April: The Collective Power of Craft, Kavita Parmar, one-on-one with Spencer Bailey
  • 1 April: Art, Craft, Design: Re-defining Disciplines, Stephen Burks & Malika Leiper, fireside chat with Manveen Rana.
Practical information

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