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The Collective Power of Craft

Homo Faber Conversations

  • Events, Paris
  • Wed 29 Apr 2026, 19:00
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Homo Faber Conversations Pouvoir collectif des métiers d'art Mobile 2026
Kavita Parmar and Spencer Bailey © Matt Harrington

Location

Studio Marie-Claude Beaud

Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

Porte Saint-Honoré

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The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain and the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship present Homo Faber Conversations. This curated programme of themed debates, held once a month, invites international creators, thinkers, and cultural leaders to explore the growing convergence of craft and contemporary art. Grounded in the core values of craftsmanship and open to all curious minds, the programme aims to spark dialogue and redefine how the world views human creation.

From local collaborations to global networks, shared creation is transforming craft into a catalyst for innovation and social change. Indian-born, Madrid-based fashion designer and social entrepreneur Kavita Parmar is a leader in this field. Through the IOU Project, the pioneering heritage textiles clothing brand she founded, Parmar has implemented an approach to fashion design that promotes artisanship, transparency and traceability, regenerative practices and a deeper connection between consumer and maker. By building close relationships with artisans and spearheading collaborative initiatives, she encourages more thoughtful and equitable ways of working, using craft to strengthen communities by bringing together artisans, knowledge and shared values. In this conversation, Parmar gives her perspective on the transformative potential of collaborative craft and discusses how community-based initiatives are fostering connection, empowering individuals and creating positive change in the world.

Speaker: Kavita Parmar 

Moderator:​ Spencer Bailey​

Spencer Bailey Homo Faber 2026

Spencer Bailey

Spencer Bailey is a co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the New York-based media company The Slowdown and host of the Time Sensitive podcast. He is also Editor-at-Large of book publisher Phaidon. A writer, editor and journalist, he has written at length about architecture, art, culture and design, and contributed to publications such as Town & Country, The New York Times Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek and Fortune. From 2013 to 2018, Bailey was Editor-in-Chief of Surface magazine. He serves on the board of trustees of the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, New York, as well as on the advisory council of The Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Kavita Parmar Homo Faber 2026

Kavita Parmar

Indian-born, Kavita Parmar is a Madrid-based fashion designer and social entrepreneur. Through the IOU Project, the pioneering heritage textiles clothing brand she founded, Parmar has implemented an approach to fashion design that promotes artisanship, transparency and traceability, regenerative practices and a deeper connection between consumer and maker.

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