Homo Faber 2024
E-Catalogue

Childhood

Our relationship with craftsmanship is grounded in childhood. In this space, we explore the many ways in which handcrafted objects help us to play, learn and experiment in our younger years, and how the joy this provokes accompanies us into adulthood. After passing through a corridor representing the journey from birth to childhood, visitors are greeted by a sensory spectacle of toys, games and childhood memorabilia from around the world. Functional objects invite us to engage in play, while several pieces demonstrate the importance of maintaining a sense of playfulness in adult life. Meanwhile, talented illustrators working in the room show how they create images that provoke wonder in children and linger in the memory long into adulthood.