With art direction by acclaimed film director and producer Luca Guadagnino and architect Nicolò Rosmarini, the exhibition will immerse visitors in a rich human narrative that weaves its way through Fondazione Giorgio Cini. The works on show include Undlwana I and Undlwana II (Small Ant Nest) (2023) by Andile Dyalvane; Inkomo (Bull) (2024) by Madoda Fani; Shell (2017) and Cyclosis (2023) by Porky Hefer; and Inkomo yeKoyi (2024) by Zizipho Poswa (part of her iLobola series).

In the spaces dedicated to ‘Childhood’, ‘Celebration’, ‘Love’, ‘Journeys’ and ‘Nature’, craftspeople will demonstrate their skills in front of visitors, revealing the techniques that go into creating everything from vases and lace, to jewellery, shoes, writing instruments and more.

Beyond the walls of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, the hidden gems of Venice will be revealed through Homo Faber in Città, a programme developed in partnership with Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte (with the support of Cartier and in collaboration with prestigious Venetian institutions). The programme will see 70 ateliers open their doors to the public, an opportunity to witness master artisans and young talents demonstrating their crafts and presenting the tools, materials and skills involved in contemporary Venetian craftsmanship.

Spotlight on Hefer and Poswa at Littlegig Homo Faber

Littlegig, a micro festival brand founded by social sculptor Georgia Black and Homo Faber will join forces to present Littlegig Homo Faber, a programme of music, talks and performances between 15 and 18 September. Held for an exclusive group of only 80 guests, Littlegig will take place mid-way through this year’s biennale exhibitionThe Journey of Life. Artists Zizipho Poswa and Porky Hefer will both introduce their work at Littlegig, speaking alongside headliners Luca Guadagnino (Italian art director of Homo Faber and award-winning director), Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola, and British singer Celeste.