In the small Italian city of Treviso, half an hour outside of Venice, a 17th-century villa has become a modern-day Bauhaus. Like the progressive art school that became the epicenter of design innovation in the early 20th century, Fabrica is filled with young creatives churning out fresh, experimental ideas. And although it's officially billed as a communications research center, Fabrica is committed to fostering projects that inspire social change.
Established in 1994 by the Italian billionaire businessman Luciano Benetton—best known for co-founding the United Colors of Benetton clothing brand—Fabrica offers yearlong, funded residencies to photographers, designers, and filmmakers from around the world. Candidates apply to work in one of three departments—editorial, design, and social campaigns—each of which is led by a creative director.
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