Homo Faber 2026 runs through 30 September at Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice, bringing more than 500 artisans and 700 objects from over 70 countries to San Giorgio Maggiore.

Homo Faber 2026: What to See in Venice

With its final days now approaching, Homo Faber 2026 remains one of the more substantial cultural appointments on Venice’s September calendar. The fourth edition, An Island of Light, is staged across the historic buildings and grounds of Fondazione Giorgio Cini on San Giorgio Maggiore, under the artistic direction of Es Devlin.

The exhibition brings together more than 500 artisans from over 70 countries and more than 700 objects. Its 15 installations range across ceramics, glass, jewellery, wood, textiles, paper and metal, using light and material as the organising themes. One section, An Alphabet of Objects, presents more than 200 works on a kinetic structure, while A Luminous Ark combines paper sculpture with a participatory origami workshop.

The programme also remains active during the closing week. On 25 September, scheduled demonstrations include concert-guitar making, miniature glass sculpture, ceramic pattern-making and metal lace. Live demonstrations continue as part of the exhibition programme, giving visitors direct access to working techniques rather than finished objects alone.

Homo Faber 2026 is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 17:00. Tickets are €16 at full price and must be booked for a dedicated time slot. The exhibition closes on 30 September, with the closing ceremony and Homo Faber Awards scheduled for that date.

For a late-September Venice itinerary, the combination of international craftsmanship, contemporary exhibition design and the setting of San Giorgio Maggiore makes the final week particularly relevant.

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