Highlighting the beauty of traditional finishing techniques, A. Lange & Söhne is participating in this year’s edition of the Homo Faber Event hosted by the Michelangelo Foundation in Venice.
Selected for its exceptional expertise in the art of Glashütte fine watchmaking and its superb traditional craftsmanship, the German manufactory will be presenting its HANDWERKSKUNST collection within the “Details: Genealogies of Ornament” exhibition.
Focusing on the excellence of time-honoured master craftsmanship and its influence on contemporary arts and today’s world of design, the second edition of Homo Faber will take place between the 10th April and 1st May 2022, in the magnificent settings of the historic Fondazione Giorgio Cini on the Venetian Island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
More than 350 renowned designers and artisans from over 30 countries will showcase their work within 15 immersive exhibitions, each dedicated to different aspects of craftsmanship. Guided by a philosophy of sustainability and in accordance with its philosophical concept determining the human being’s ability to control their fate and environment through tools, Homo Faber highlights the importance of making crafts viable and preserving them for future generations.
The HANDWERKSKUNST collection, which comprises seven limited timepieces, is the most stunning expression of the exceptional skills and craftsmanship of A. Lange & Söhne’s master watchmakers. Handwerkskunst – which translates as “craftsmanship” – refers to the meticulous finishing of the movement, dial and case, which is performed by the brand’s finisseurs, engravers and enamellers. Employing rare and sometimes revived crafts and combining them with innovative ideas, they rise to the challenge of taking the extraordinary as a standard of refinement for which the manufactory is celebrated to an even higher level.
“The Homo Faber exhibition is the perfect venue to share our brand heritage which is steeped in artisanal skills. We are honoured to be part of an event that reflects our commitment to contemporary craftsmanship and dedication to the highest standards.”
Wilhelm Schmid, CEO, A. Lange & Söhne
Alongside the display of the entire HANDWERKSKUNST collection and a precious vintage pocket watch, visitors to the Homo Faber Event can observe a master engraver from the manufactory’s workshops decorating a balance cock in the intaglio style on-site. Thanks to its intricate floral pattern, this tiny yet beautifully embellished part of the movement is a beloved hallmark of every A. Lange & Söhne timepiece because it bears the personal signature of its engraver, making it a unique piece.
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