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
Simone Farresin
The art of exhibition design & making
20 May - 7PM
In the world of exhibition design, craft is often understood through the objects on display, yet its influence extends far beyond what is seen. The Italian design studioFormafantasma, directed by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, offers a unique perspective on the relationship between craft, material experimentationand exhibition-making. The studio’s research-led workdemonstrateshow material choices, production methods and spatial narratives can transform exhibitions into immersive, emotionally resonant experiences that generate meaning and provoke dialogue. In this discussion, Simone Farresin delves deeper into this approach, inviting audiences to understand how, through a critical and process-driven approach, craft can become a powerful framework for rethinking the role of exhibition design to shape the way we see,interpretand engage with the world around us. Discover how exhibitions can become crafted environmentsthat reveal hidden narratives, challengeconventionsand create deeper connections between materials,cultureand audiences.
Speaker: Simone Farresin, FormaFantasma
Moderator: Nora Gherbi
Next Conversations
- 17 June: Fashioned By Hand: Craft, Authenticity, And The Future Of Style, Chemena Kamali, one-on-one with Manveen Rana
Previously held:
- 29 April: The Collective Power of Craft, Kavita Parmar, one-on-one with Spencer Bailey
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