Recap: HEPHAESTUS symposium 2025
The HEPHAESTUS Symposium 2025, held in Bornholm, Denmark, brought together researchers, practitioners, and artists to explore the transformative potential of craft in contemporary society.
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HEPHAESTUS Symposium – Session 3: Crafting Social and Economic Futures
Symposium Day 2 @Møbelfabrikken, Nexø. Presentation Session 3: Crafting Social and Economic Futures.
HEPHAESTUS Symposium – Session 2: Craft, Heritage, and Aesthetic Inquiry
Symposium Day 1 @ Møbelfabrikken, Nexø. Presentation Session 2: Craft, Heritage, and Aesthetic Inquiry.
HEPHAESTUS Symposium – Session 1: Philosophies of Craft and Organizing
Symposium Day 1 @ Møbelfabrikken, Nexø. Presentation Session 1: Philosophies of Craft and Organizing.
HEPHAESTUS – Datafying Craft/Crafting Data: capturing the invisible movements over borders
In the framework of the Datafying Craft/Crafting Data exhibition in Gothenburg, the HEPHAESTUS project team embarked on a unique and thought-provoking experiment...
The aesthetics of sustainability: Craft, innovation, and the future of materials
How does the concern for sustainability affect our taste and idea of quality? This question lay at the heart of the second panel...
Project Ødeland: Reimagining waste, redefining aesthetics
What role does sustainability play in aesthetic practice? This powerful question framed a panel discussion held during the exhibition Ødeland at Officinet, Copenhagen in March 2025.
The 2025 HEPHAESTUS Symposium – Research, Directions & Creative Practices
On behalf of HEPHAESTUS, Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and Bornholm’s municipal waste management pioneer BOFA...
HEPHAESTUS develops art & research collaboration with the Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft
Over the coming weeks, we will explore craft futures through encounters between artistic craft and data, experiments with co-craft methods...
D20 Art Lab at Röhsska Museum of Design in Gothenburg
At the Röhsska Museum of Design in Gothenburg, Sweden, visitors can explore multiple stations highlighting the intersection of craft..
Co-creation workshop “Craftsmanship and Territory” in Bassano del Grappa
On Saturday, 17 May 2025, the Municipality of Bassano del Grappa hosted a co-creation workshop titled “Craftsmanship and Territory..
Exploring ethics, sustainability and innovation: Insights from a Multidisciplinary Conference
SCANCOR at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University hosted its Alumni Conference on April 10th and April 11, 2025. Over the course of two dynamic days, 25
Hands-on Collaboration: Exploring Co-Crafting in Sustainable Design Education
In February and March 2025, Dr. Helena Hansson, researcher and senior lecturer in Design, and Karl Hallberg, artist, researcher...
Crafting technologies? Tech meets craft at the FabLab Venezia
Hephaestus tries to explore these questions in different ways and, this February, joining forces across partners, countries and funders...
Exploring the civic elements of craft at BICCS 2025
Exploring the Civic Elements of Craft at the Biennial International Conference for the Craft Sciences (BICCS), taking place from October 22-24, 2025...
Unique Art Created from Bornholm’s Recycled Materials Takes Over Copenhagen
How can we continue ceramic production without depleting the Earth’s resources? The exhibition Ødeland highlights this challenge and explores the potential of recycling ceramic waste and surplus materials from quarries
Craft as Slow Mode of Organising
Our project coordinator, Marta Gasparin (CBS), recently shared her research on Craft as a Slow Mode of Organising during the ABC Research.
A Brave New World: A day of creativity and reflection
The closing event of the exhibition brought together 25-30 attendees for an inspiring exploration of the future of craftsmanship..
Living Lab Methodology
A living lab is a collaborative research methodology (Veeckman et al., 2013) and a systemic innovation ecosystem approach...
Crushing Waste into Experimental Glazes
During my three-week summer stay in Bornholm, I gained a better understanding of the island's craft ecosystem
Bornholm Symposium 2025
Join the Bornholm Symposium 2025 – Call for Abstracts and Accommodation Booking Now Open..
Exploring Creativity and Culture: Highlights from the Workshop with IMAGINE Center and Hephaestus
On 10.12.2024, an inspiring workshop brought together the Culture & Creativity Research Group, the IMAGINE Center
Event | A Brave New World: context and vision
Since its opening (17.10.2024) at the prestigious Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, A Brave New World has captivated audiences with its unique blend of art...
HEPHAESTUS at the international conference on supply chain social sustainability in India
The HEPHAESTUS project was proud to participate in the International Conference on Supply Chain Social Sustainability in MSMEs held in Kolkata..
HEPHAESTUS on Craft Business Models and Innovation at the Salon du Patrimoine in Paris
At the prestigious Salon du Patrimoine in Paris — a key annual event gathering experts and professionals of cultural heritage worldwide...
D20 Art Lab exhibition opening: A creative collaboration celebrating craftsmanship and innovation
D20 Art Lab is proud to announce the successful opening of our latest exhibition “A Brave New World..
First Conference of the CRAFTOUR Initiative
The HEPHAESTUS project team will take a part in the first CRAFTOUR initiative, that will be held in Paris, France.
Know your rights – workshop on intellectual property rights for craft makers, designers, and artists
The workshop, led by a researcher and expert lecturer in Intellectual Property Rights, aims to provide artisans, designers..
Workshop on Intelectual property rights and journey of FabLab Venezia in Sweden
From September 18 to 20, 2024, the HEPHAESTUS project’s consortium partners participated in a dynamic workshop held at Stonezone..
Exhibition “Brave New World” by D20 Art Lab travels to Venice, Italy
The thought-provoking exhibition Brave New World will be showcased in Venice from October 17 to December 20, 2024, inviting visitors to explore an alternative vision of our present and future.
Recap on co-creation workshop in Bornholm, Denmark
HEPHAESTUS consortium partners in Bornholm, Denmark recently hosted an engaging co-creation workshop, bringing together 30 participants..
Workshop | Invitation to co-creation workshop
The purpose of the meeting is to gain an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges faced by craft makers in running their businesses.
Event | Making Civic Crafts: a workshop on crafting togetherness
In the late 19th century, the pedagogical woodworking movement known as “sloyd” emerged, emphasizing craft education as both a civic and educational endeavour. Otto Salomon, a key figure in this
HEPHAESTUS presentation on Ethical and Sustainable Innovation in the Craft Sector in the EU at ATRIP Congress
The HEPHAESTUS team is pleased to announce that Vishv Priya Kohli, Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School..
HEPHAESTUS consortium member to present at 42nd ATRIP congress in Rome, Italy
HEPHAESTUS team is delighted to announce that Vishv Priya Kohli, Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School..
Event | HEPHAESTUS at Folkemødet – one of the largest democratic events in Denmark
Folkemødet is as one of the largest democratic events in Denmark. The aim of the Folkemødet is to create an atmosphere...
HEPHAESTUS project at IPDMC 2024 discussing Innovation in the Anthropocene
Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS coordinator Marta Gasparin Copenhagen Business School, together with Dr Martin Quinn..
HEPHAESTUS project team at the 18th Organization Studies Workshop
The Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS proudly participated in the 18th Organization Studies Workshop in Mykonos, held from May 23rd to 25th, 2024.
Event | Business and culture: Opportunities and resources for innovative partnerships
Event on the evolution of cultural philanthropy June 3, 2024. Business and culture: Opportunities and resources for innovative partnerships.
Meeting: future of craftmanship and international collaboration HEPHAESTUS
The recent meeting in Bassano del Grappa brought together around 20 participants, continuing the fruitful discussions initiated in Gothenburg and Dals Långed.
A recap of the HEPHAESTUS symposium
From May 2nd to May 4th, 2024, the HEPHAESTUS project brought together an eclectic mix of researchers, craft makers, policy makers.
Reflecting: Exhibition SEMBLANCE
In a convergence of craftsmanship and artistry, the SEMBLANCE exhibition cast a spotlight on the intricate world of craft, transcending borders and cultures
Event: Artistic craftsmanship between past and future: a European look, Bassano del Grappa, Italy (19.05.2024)
“Artistic craftsmanship between past and future: a European look” is an event organized as part of the Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS, in collaboration with the City of Bassano, Copenhagen Business
Exhibition: Semblance (02.05 – 13.05.2024), at Röhsska Museum of Design, Gothenburg, Sweden
The exhibition is curated by Rob Curran, Alice Kettle and Jokum Lind Jensen – craft makers and artists within the craft ecosystem in Dals Långed and Fengersfors, Sweden and HEPHAESTUS project craft ambassadors.
Professor Elke Krasny: Keynote speaker at HEPHAESTUS Symposium
Project HEPHAESTUS has the pleasure the welcome Elke Krasny, Professor for Art and Education and Head of the Art and Education Program
The economy and organization of craft: An itinerant symposium – 2-4 May, 2024
In collaboration with the Biennale Craft Days of West Sweden, the Horizon project Hephaestus is hosting a symposium on the economy and organization of craft.
Participate in the HEPHAESTUS survey: shaping the future of European craftsmanship
Attention craft makers across Europe! It will take 10 min. We encourage you to share the questionnaire with fellow craft makers.
Event | An itinerant symposium: The economy and organization of craft
In collaboration with the Biennal Craft Days of West Sweden, project Hephaestus is hosting a symposium on the economy and organization of craft.
Workshop | A lecture and workshop in Sweden at Steneby
In a captivating session at Steneby, Samlingssalen, Nybygget, Sweden, Marta Gasparin (the project HEPHAESTUS coordinator) and Rasmus Johnsen from Copenhagen Business School
Event | Exploring Venice’s Craftsmanship: A Two-Day Event Recap
The event was a collaborative effort organized by AIKU - Arte Impresa Cultura, Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Copenhagen Business School (CBS) - Department of Business Humanities and Law.