A unique event that celebrates Italian art and craftsmanship in the heart of the lagoon, which has been a guardian of ancient trades and a know-how passed down through generations for centuries. It has managed to distinguish itself on a global level for the excellence of its creations. In a city where, despite the challenges of a social and economic fabric tainted and stifled by excessive tourism, there is a thriving artisanal production, the alchemical interweaving of tradition, identity, and passion with history, art, culture, and traditions creates a highly original and unique environment. Artisan workshops engaged in small-scale production – from ceramics to fine fabrics, from blown glass works to precious stones, from jewelry to furniture, from paper to wood and stucco, from lighting to metalwork – are a heritage to be preserved for Venice. The Tese dell’Arsenale Nord open their doors for four days to these master artisans, not only from Venice but also from various regions of Italy. 6,000 square meters of space become a privileged showcase to admire and purchase works with original design and high craftsmanship. The event is also an opportunity to tell their stories, to transmit knowledge, to discover the creative process that leads to the birth of each individual object through workshops, but also a moment to reflect on the future of this sector of excellence, its sustainability, and the new perspectives balancing between tradition and innovation with conferences, discussions, and in-depth analyses.
