Atelier Aperti tells the story of Venice through the hands of its artisans. Discover the talents that make Venice unique.
Venezia da Vivere celebrates Venetian craftsmanship with Atelier Aperti, a journey to discover the talents and places of creativity in Venice.
Atelier Aperti is an initiative by Venezia da Vivere established in 2016 to promote master artisans, introduce craftspeople in their workspaces, and inspire new generations. Since 2024, it has been part of the official program of the National Made in Italy Day established by the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy.
Tailors, goldsmiths, impiraresse, oar makers, printers, carpenters, paper artists, decorators, glassmakers, milliners: the hands of Venetian artisans built the greatness of the Serenissima.
Discover the witnesses of the creativity of productive, sustainable, and contemporary Venice with Veneziadavivere’s itineraries through the sestieri of Venice:
Atelier Aperti in San Polo and Rialto
Atelier Aperti in San Samuele and surroundings
Venezia da Vivere has collaborated on several editions of Homo Faber, the international event promoting contemporary artisan talent. Homo Faber 2026: An Island of Light will take place from September 1 to 30, 2026, at the Giorgio Cini Foundation in Venice. The fourth edition, directed by Es Devlin, will explore the relationship between light, materials, and craftsmanship, transforming the island of San Giorgio Maggiore with immersive installations, international objects, live demonstrations, and workshops.
Follow #AtelierAperti on @veneziadavivere‘s Instagram to discover Venetian talents and creative spaces.
Use the hashtag #AtelierAperti to join the story with us.
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Cover photo by Daniela Levera.
All photos are by Settimo Cannatella and Marta Formentello for Venice Fashion Week. The photo of Paperoowl is by Marco Paris.
