The fifth edition of the prestigious event in Lugano.
Excellence Magazine will be media partner for the fifth edition of YouNique – Fine Craft Art & Design, which will take place in Lugano from Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24, 2024. This exhibition market, hosted in the charming rooms of Villa Ciani, celebrates the union of high artistic craftsmanship, contemporary art and design, while promising an unforgettable experience.
Organized by Target Management, with the vision of Andrea Peri and Sonia Gaffuri, YouNique has become a must-attend event in the international artistic landscape. With the sponsorship of prestigious institutions such as the City of Lugano, Lugano Region, OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte, Confartigianato Firenze, Fondazione Cologni Mestieri d’Arte and Michelangelo Foundation, the event has grown over time, becoming a reference point for enthusiasts and professionals in the sector.
The fifth edition brings exciting innovations. Firstly, the event extends to three days, reserving Friday for sector operators and the press, but ensuring public access. Furthermore, YouNique joins the Wellmade circuit and is part of the prestigious Homo Faber Guide by the Michelangelo Foundation, confirming its commitment to promoting excellence craftsmanship globally.
YouNique embraces a wide range of artistic expressions, from painting to photography, from mosaics to sculpture, offering the public an immersion in boundless creativity. This year, special focus is dedicated to photography, with the participation of the Associazione Culturale Emergenze Fotografiche and the Meta.Project gallery, which presents works by internationally renowned artists.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the rooms of Villa Ciani, transformed into a suggestive exhibition that enhances unique pieces and high-quality craftsmanship. In addition to the exhibited works, encounters, demonstrations and performances are planned, further enriching the participants’ experience.
The fifth edition of YouNique boasts the participation of a selection of independent artists, art galleries and prominent master craftsmen. Among the protagonists, names like Giorgio Lotti, Miki Eleta, and many others contribute to creating a rich and varied artistic panorama.
During the three days of the exhibition market, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in unique experiences, from the metaverse to the creation of live art. Additionally, thematic meetings will be organized, including a conference on photojournalism held by Giorgio Lotti.
YouNique – Fine Craft Art & Design represents an unmissable opportunity to immerse oneself in the universe of art and design, discovering the talent and creativity of internationally renowned artists and craftsmen. With its fifth edition, the event confirms its status as a reference point in the world of high artistic craftsmanship and contemporary art.
