Conversations, Long forms and other Reflections on topics of eco-social design, preservation of cultural material heritage as well as alternative means of production in today’s society.
The event brings together professionals from filed of heritage, science, design, production, policy, and arts with a goal of defining what the contemporary meaning of resources and sustainability is, and how the respective fields can intersect, and not only ask questions but provide solutions for challenges of mindful consumption.
MADE IN joins Ruxandra Lupu, Marie Curie Fellow, MaterialDriven and Kim Cordes in the webinar by World Crafts Council Europe (WCCE) to explore how the innovation and experimentation of traditional craft knowledge can push new boundaries in terms of business models, materials, education, skills and community engagement. The webinar was part of the New European Bauhaus Festival satellite events programme 2024. photo: Luka Karlin / MAO
Passa Ao Futuro explored, how can the collaboration between designer and craftsperson facilitate positive futures for ancestral arts and crafts in the context of the 21st century.
MAO Slovenija and Center Rog organised a special event and a round table highlighting the current situation of crafts and their connection with design in Slovenia. The public discussion with various experts, decision-makers, craftspeople and designers was intended for various stakeholders in the fields of crafts, design, architecture, art, museology and more. The aim is to raise awareness and encourage further cooperation in the field of preserving the rich European crafts heritage as well as exploring new means of disseminating traditional crafts knowledge and skills. The event also presented the activities all over Europe under the umbrella of MADE IN.
The conference organised by State Art Collections Dresden, Museum of Decorative Arts (SKD) was the official kick-off event of the Europe-wide MADE IN Platform for Contemporary Crafts & Design. The participating partners along with international experts from the fields of crafts, design and research discussed the future of crafts as an instrument for social and ecological change as well as manners of passing the knowledge of craftsmanship and heritage to future generations.