The HEPHAESTUS Symposium 2025, held in Bornholm, Denmark, brought together researchers, practitioners, and artists to explore the transformative potential of craft in contemporary society.
In the framework of the Datafying Craft/Crafting Data exhibition in Gothenburg, the HEPHAESTUS project team embarked on a unique and thought-provoking experiment...
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.
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
Exploring the Civic Elements of Craft at the Biennial International Conference for the Craft Sciences (BICCS), taking place from October 22-24, 2025...
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
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...
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.
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
The recent meeting in Bassano del Grappa brought together around 20 participants, continuing the fruitful discussions initiated in Gothenburg and Dals Långed.
In a convergence of craftsmanship and artistry, the SEMBLANCE exhibition cast a spotlight on the intricate world of craft, transcending borders and cultures
“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
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.
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.
In a captivating session at Steneby, Samlingssalen, Nybygget, Sweden, Marta Gasparin (the project HEPHAESTUS coordinator) and Rasmus Johnsen from Copenhagen Business School
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.