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transMission Vacheron Constantin: a precious tribute to a glorious heritage of savoir-faire in Les Savoirs Enluminés
creativity
The sophisticated technique of Yuzen dyeing in the making of a kimono
restoration
The conservation of contemporary art needs new specialisations
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Angelo Sala’s skilful hands behind the scenes of La Scala Opera House
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Cover photo: Grand feu miniature and champlevé enameling for Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art “Savoirs Enluminés” collection.
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by Juan-Carlos Torres Artisans Books Awards Initiatives Fairs Shows ALBUM by Stefania Montani
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Enterprises PERFECT CURVES by François Burkhardt
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Discovering talents OBJECTS WITH A SOUL by Giovanna Marchello
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Crafting with style AUDACIOUS SILVER by Alexandra d’Arnoux
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Heritage preserved RESTORING THE NEW by Isabella Villafranca Soissons Temples of savoir-faire WHITE GOLD by Francesca Sammartino
Living treasures Geometry on a kimono by Akemi Okumura Roy
HEAD, HANDS and MATERIALS LEAD THE WAY TO THE FUTURE
Historical thought by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio LOOKING FOR THE COMMON THREAD BETWEEN ARTISTS AND ARTISANS
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Historic workshops THE POET OF WOOD by Ugo La Pietra Minute decorations Creation IN MINIATURE by Alberto Cavalli Masters of design ENLIGHTENED AND RECYCLED by Ali Filippini Contemporary masters THE ENGINE OF MY LIFE by Susanna Pozzoli Secret collections MAD ABOUT THE MAD by Alberto Cavalli Local traditions LOVE KNOT by Alberto Cannetta Craftsmanship on stage PASSION BEHIND THE SCENES by Angelo Sala
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Skill au féminin IRIDISCENT MAGIC by Mariagabriella Rinaldi
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Furnishing quality TOP DRAWER by Simona Cesana
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Training knowhow LIFE’S PRIME by Alexis Georgakopoulos
Opinions
Editor’s letter by Franz Botré
Made in art by Ugo La Pietra THE DEFINITION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
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Exhibitions DIALOGUES ON ART by Alessandra de Nitto
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THE INSPIRATIONAL POWER that breeds talent
Savoury crafts BEAUTY IS SERVED by Lara Lo Calzo
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MasterWorKs Expertise on show in the European Artistic Crafts Days
Perspective
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Food science by Andrea Grignaffini TO BIO OR NOT TO BIO THAT IS NOT THE QUESTION Re-turn by Franco Cologni THE SPIRIT OF THE WORKSHOP: RENAISSANCE 2.0
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