Fabrica

This week #Fabricaindex introduces #195 Gints Apsits⁠ Gints Apsits (Latvia, 1977) blends graphic design, animation and illustration into enchanting visuals that captivate audiences worldwide. Fusing artistry with tech mastery, have earned international acclaim, including awards for animated marvels and graphic design. Driven by curiosity and a fearless spirit, he summons art that elevates challenges into creative conquests, continually redefining the limits of imagination.⁠ ⁠ For Gints "Fabrica was an obsessive creative calling - a longing for burning self-expression and artistic rebirth. Fertile soil symbolically built underground to give strong roots for germinating creativity."⁠ ⁠ Connect with Gints⁠ apsits.com ⁠ @apsits⁠

This week #Fabricaindex introduces #618 Jochieh Huang⁠ ⁠ Jochieh Huang is a product designer and curator based in Taiwan. Her practice is keen on delivering design solutions infused with poetic and playful twist. Currently, she focuses on working and conducting research in the realm of sustainable solutions, encompassing local craftsmanship and food design.⁠ ⁠ For Jochieh "Fabrica was composed by hundreds of spritz, hundreds of laughter with Italian hand gesture and hundreds of best days shared with like minded souls".⁠ ⁠ Connect with Jochieh⁠ https://jochiehhuang.com/⁠ @jochieh.huang⁠

This week #Fabricaindex introduces #189 Mattia Zoppellaro⁠ ⁠ “Zoppellaro's pictures show a total absence of awe and veneration. In front of the poet, the rocker, the cultural icons, he takes a necessary step: that of putting himself in a parallel relationship where the camera is often placed on the same line of gaze as the photographed subject. It is not technique, not cunning, but a natural attitude to look at the other, establishing a relationship of mutual choice”⁠.⁠ Renata Ferri⁠, photo editor⁠ ⁠ For Mattia "Fabrica is a fight against complacency"⁠ ⁠ Connect with Mattia⁠ www.mattia-z.com⁠ @mattiazoppellaro⁠

This week #Fabricaindex introduces #233 Rita João⁠ ⁠ Rita João collaborated with Fabrica Design Department from 2002 to 2004. In 2005 she co-founded Pedrita Studio in Lisbon and has been working since then on various projects, from products interiors and exhibition design to artistic tile pieces and installations. She co-authored “Fabrico Próprio”, a book about Portuguese pastry and is currently teaching Design Project at the Lisbon School of Architecture. ⁠ ⁠ For Rita "Fabrica is an enourmous creative world wide family where I grew up hands on working on aspiring projects with amazing young professionals that became good friends :)"⁠ ⁠ Connect with Rita⁠ www.pedrita.net⁠ @pedritastudio⁠

This week #Fabricaindex introduces #492 Brian Wood⁠ ⁠ Originally from Austin, Texas, and currently based out of Denver, Colorado, Brian Wood is a creative director and designer focused on building brands. His 15 years of experience spans a variety of studios in both Austin and San Francisco, and includes a wide range of projects, from editorial design to branding, from product design to experiences for small businesses, startups, and global brands.⁠ ⁠ For Brian "Fabrica was the best possible follow-up to formal education—stepping out of what was expected in college courses, and challenging my perception of what design is and what’s possible. An amazing once in a lifetime opportunity".⁠ ⁠ Connect with Brian⁠ woodtype.us⁠ @b_wood⁠

This week #Fabricaindex introduces #767 Allison Costa.⁠ ⁠ Allison Costa is a transdisciplinary artist based originally in New York City. She graduated with honors from Barnard College of Columbia University (NYC) with a double major in dance and computer science. Perusing creative research primarily at the intersection of dance and technology since 2019, Allison works at the Barnard College Movement Lab and as a freelance artist. ⁠ ⁠For Allison Fabrica is "An opportunity for cross-cultural collaboration and inspiration: to work with a diverse group of artists, explore and refine my artistic identity in a more global context".⁠ ⁠ Connect with Allison⁠ https://allisoncosta.com/

This week #Fabricaindex introduces #027 Luis Bañuelos⁠ ⁠ Luis Bañuelos, a distinguished photographer based in NYC and Mexico City, excelled at Parsons School of Design in NYC and honed skills at Fabrica in Italy. ⁠ Focusing on both static and dynamic visuals, he partners with renowned figures while upholding a robust work ethic. His work graces prestigious magazines and brands like Donna Karan and Adidas. Devoted to mentoring, he engages with students and interns, focusing on light and social commentary.⁠ ⁠ For Luis "Fabrica provided freedom and constraint. Introducing premium olive oil with lasting relationships formed. Toscani fostered expression and worldview ideas. Time there greatly influenced my perspective".⁠ ⁠ Connect with Luis⁠ https://lnkd.in/ed-Mciiv⁠ @lubanuelos.photography⁠ https://lnkd.in/er3xxRix⁠ ⁠

From 10 to 12 July Fabrica hosted the 12th edition of XCoAx 2024, an international conference on computation, communication and aesthetics. Artists, scientists, media professionals and scholars met in the Fabrica spaces to exchange ideas, seeking interdisciplinary synergies at the boundaries between digital arts and culture. xCoAx 2024 saw the participation of 80 delegates from 26 different countries, including artists and researchers from 38 universities and institutions, among them Stanford, Goldsmiths, University of the Arts London, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, UdK Berlin, Bauhaus, RMIT Melbourne, NYU, Northeastern University Boston, University of Edinburgh, University of Westminster London and Politecnico di Milano. Thanks for choosing us! 📷 Darko Velazquez

A forum of global scholars and international participants from prestigious universities, including Harvard, Columbia, Stanford and UCLA, gathered to explore Italy’s economic innovation, international relations and local politics. This is the Italia Innovation Program, which in its 2024 edition sees the participation of Fabrica and Benetton Group among other leading institutions and brands.   On 15 July, after a company visit to Benetton’s headquarters with the archive and Fabrica, participants attended lessions of Professors Danny Warshay, Brown University and John Paul Rollert, Chicago Booth and afterwards engaged on a challenge entitled "𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝑮𝑬𝑵-𝒁 𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆”. Results will be presented on Friday 19 July in a plenary session involving all participating organizations. #Fabrica #Benetton

For the sixth time Harvard University has chosen Fabrica as one of the destinations of its annual Summer Camp in Italy. Last Friday, 12 July, Carlo Tunioli, Fabrica CEO, Francesca Perpetuini, Residents’ Coordinator, Vivek Jain and Joe Habben, Senior Residents, presented our centre to the group of students from the US University our activities and projects, followed by a visit of Tadao Ando’s architecture and interactions with the current artists in residence. We’re glad we had the chance to share knowledge about our artistic residency program to such a prestigious institution. Thank you for coming! Harvard Summer School Pic. Joe Habben