Craft Gallery – Essenza del Fare
MIDA – International Handicrafts Exhibition of Florence
Fortezza da Basso – Cavaniglia Pavilion – Stand C2

From April 25 to May 1, 2025, the Cavaniglia Pavilion will host Essenza del Fare, an exhibition dedicated to the excellence of Tuscan craftsmanship.

Set up along the Medici walls, the exhibition will present the works of 24 Tuscan artisans, protagonists of a fascinating journey through materials and techniques that tell the story of savoir-faire: from silver to ceramics, from textiles to scagliola, and wood and glass. A visual and sensory experience designed to celebrate the craftsmanship, passion and creativity that transform matter into art.

The centerpiece of the exhibit will be a workshop area, where master craftsmen will tell their stories not only in words, but through the gestures, tools and knowledge that make their work unique. A special opportunity to get into the heart of craftsmanship and discover its authentic essence.

👉 Click here to view the program of workshops.

Companies

Alice Corbetta
Angela Caputi – Giuggiù
Pagliai Silversmith
Atelier Taftique
Atelier Terre
White Whites
Maselli Art Shop
Busatti
Collevilca
Diamantina Palacios
Eva Mun
Franco Cicerchia Ceramics
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Karin Putsch-Grassi
The New Musiva
Laura De Cesare
The Hippogriff Art Prints
Lucia Volentieri
Marco Bonechi Collection
Mastromatteo Ceramic Sculpture
Michele Fabbricatore
Paola Staccioli
Studio Ceramico Giusti

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The exhibition is promoted by Artex, with scientific curatorship by Jean Blanchaert and exhibition design by La Vanguardia Progetti and Sara Casati Designer. The initiative is part of the Officina Creativa Lab project, supported by the Region of Tuscany and the City of Florence.