THE IDEA


ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO was founded in Florence in 1995, the brainchild of Neri Torrigiani and Giorgiana Corsini, with the intention of preserving and promoting high craftsmanship, the value of handmade and attention to detail.

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THE TRADE-SHOW


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‘Craftmanship, medium-sized, small and micro enterprises are a strength
of the country's economic fabric and also stand out as excellences in global markets.
The creativity, passion, exploration of the future proper
to smaller enterprises are an asset that feeds the entire economic system.
Artisans represent an important social force
and a large part of Italian progress depends on them.’

Sergio Mattarella, 2024
President of Italy


GOLD MEDAL
OF THE PRESIDENT
OF THE REPUBBLIC OF ITALY


Acknowledgements
Gold Medal of the President of the Republic of Italy
Fiorino d’Oro della Città di Firenze
MAM Prize

Under the aegis of the
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Business and Made in Italy
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio for the metropolitan city of Florence and the provinces of Pistoia and Prato
Region of Tuscany
Metropolitan City of Florence
Municipality of Florence
Chamber of Commerce of Florence
ADSI Historic Italian Homes Association
Altagamma
Friends of Florence
ADI Toscana
Giardino Corsini Association

ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO 2024



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THE PROTAGONISTS:
THE CRAFTSMEN!


ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO is first and foremost an exhibition of “artisans” before it is an exhibition of “crafts”: in fact, they are the real protagonists, always called upon to present live the diverse and multiple working techniques in which they excel and to reconstruct during the trade-show a corner of their workshops.

The numerous requests for participation from italian and foreign exhibitors are carefully selected to ensure the quality and diversity of the crafts that distinguish ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO each year.

In 30 editions, about 998 master craftsmen specializing in more than 164 crafts of the most diverse types have been selected and presented to the public.

















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“ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO presents a vital sector
of our country, made up of people driven by passion,
sensitivity and resourcefulness, capable of grasping
in tradition the cues of modernity and innovate the product.”

Dario Franceschini, 2017
Former Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism

"MAIN EXHIBITION" 2015: FABRIANO
"750 + 1: Fabriano is paper since 1264"
To celebrate an extraordinary history



THE "MAIN EXHIBITION"


Within the fascinating setting of the Small Lemon House of the Corsini Gardens or the Ballroom on the ground floor of the Corsini Palace, the “Main Exhibition” takes the form precisely of an “Exhibition within an Exhibition” and illustrates the creative journey of a brand that has made the artisan matrix the key to its success, setting itself as a beacon and stimulus for other artisans.

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"Mian Exhibitions"
1995 - 2024


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“ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO, in addition to promoting and protecting
that plus of true creativity, that Made in Italy,
that distinguishes our country all over the world,
takes on the additional value of confidence in the future and hope for a restart.”

Eugenio Giani, 2021
President of the Region of Tuscany

THREE DAYS DEDICATED
TO HANDICRAFTS


The exhibition takes place over three days:
a long weekend at the end of summer
immersed in the splendid setting
of the Renaissance Corsini Gardens
in the heart of Florence.



THE NUMBERS
OF THE EXHIBITION


Over the years, ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO has attracted a large, curious and attentive public, estimated at more than 190,114 visitors.

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THE EXHIBITION SPACES


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“Italy is made up of cities, towns and palaces that, together with artisans,
have been able to narrate for centuries to the whole world the beauty,
the quality and exclusivity of our products today concentrated
also in this magnificent Exhibition.”

Adolfo Urso, 2023
Minister of Business and Made in Italy

THE AWARDS


To get the public's full attention
and encourage craftsmen
to demonstrate their craftsmanship live,
two Awards were created:

"PERSEO AWARD"
"GIORGIANA CORSINI AWARD"

PREMIO
PERSEO


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GIORGIANA CORSINI
AWARD





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‘Thanks to ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO and all those
who continue to work with the spirit of a craftsman,
without whom we would never realise our fantasies.’

Elsa Peretti, 2017
designer

partnerships


The multifaceted approach
of ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO
and the desire to bring craftsmanship
into apparently distant contexts,
has led to the realisation over the years of
various initiatives have been realised over the years.

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ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO
ABROAD


With a view to taking ‘Made in Italy’ beyond national borders,
ARTISANATO E PALAZZO has been selected
and invited to represent Italy in important foreign contexts.

USA
‘Year of Italian Culture 2013'
Los Angeles

FRANCE
‘ArtisansPassion 2002’
Paris

JAPAN
‘Italy in Japan 2001’
Tokyo / Osaka


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THE CATALOGUE


The exhibition catalogue is printed in 10,000 copies and distributed free of charge to all visitors, the press, guests and invited authorities.

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THE COMMUNICATION


An integrated communication plan is developed for each edition of ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO, embracing advertising and widespread dissemination to reach a wide and varied audience.

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THE PROMOTING COMMITEE


Over the years we have selected
national and international personalities who contribute
to making the name of ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO great
around the world and collaborate with the organization to involve
new artisans to the exhibition every year.

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‘"..the great international exhibitions
of artistic craftsmanship are
‘Révélations’ in Paris,
‘Trésor’ in Basel, ‘Collect’ in London
and ‘ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO’ in Florence."

Jean Blanchaert, 2018
Art critic and gallerist - ‘Il Corriere della Sera’

THE CORSINI GARDENS


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ORGANIZATION
& PRESS OFFICE


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