A World of Potential

A unique experience to discover your strengths in the heart of Venice at The Home of The Human Safety Net - Procuratie Vecchie

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The Human Safety Net

The Home of The Human Safety Net - EnfiladeMuseimpresa

A place of architectural grace, The Home of The Human Safety Net was open to the public in 2022 for the very first time in 500 years after a masterful restoration by Sir David Chipperfield, recently awarded with the Pritzker Prize.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "Networks Event"- The Hall - AuditoriumMuseimpresa

The Human Safety Net is a movement of people helping people, developed to unlock the potential of people living in vulnerable circumstances. Our programs support vulnerable families with young children (0-6 years) and integrate refugees through work and entrepreneurship.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - Procuratie Vecchie in St. Mark's Square, Venice, inuguration dayMuseimpresa

With the reopening, the Procuratie Vecchie stays true to its original mission, as it was once home to the Procurators of Saint Mark, who were also responsible for looking after the most vulnerable people of Venice.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibitionMuseimpresa

Are you curious? Are you creative? Are you able to appreciate beauty? “A World of Potential” is a unique and playful experience suitable for everyone, designed by Orna Cohen, co-founder of Social Dialogue Entreprise.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - CuriosityMuseimpresa

Our journey through our strengths begins with Curiosity, an essential ingredient in any discovery that allows us to explore the world by grasping all its infinite facets. The entire interactive exhibition is  designed by the firm Migliore+Servetto.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - PerseveranceMuseimpresa

Do you know that perseverance is the basis of success? It is that strength that allows us to concentrate on an objective without ever losing concentration. Here you can test your perseverance and be surprised by the result…

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" - 'The Hungriest EyeMuseimpresa

We believe that art can be a powerful lens to bring our attention to social issues. In The Art Studio artists display works interpreting the themes surrounding The Human Safety Net's work and the strengths represented in the permanent exhibition "A World of Potential".

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - The Hungriest EyeMuseimpresa

An amazing kaleidoscope of light and colour. Since last April The Hungriest Eye. The Blossoming of Potential" by Arthur Duff, curated by Luca Massimo Barbero, transforms our unique combination of strengths into a surprising  artistic representation.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - CreativityMuseimpresa

Do you know that Creativity is always connected to our emotion? You can experience that at “A World of Potential” by using your hands to draw a shape that reflects your mood. Are you ready to try?

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - Act 1Museimpresa

Everyday our minds are filled with sometimes useless and negative thoughts. With the Hope installation you can explore this mental mechanism and discover how to deactivate it.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - GratitudeMuseimpresa

What are you grateful for today? It may be a small thing but it can change your day. Thanks to Gratitude, you can express your own ‘thank you’ for what makes you happy and add it to a tree of coloured ribbons along with the thoughts of gratitude of other visitors.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" - Social IntelligenceMuseimpresa

Social Intelligence tests the ability to work together for a common purpose. Find out how well you can listen and connect with others in a fun and surprising way.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - TeamworkMuseimpresa

Teamwork is all about the harmonisation of individual efforts and the sharing of a single common goal. This display turns this principle into a fun team game with a joyful, colourful and surprising ending.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - Act 3Museimpresa

Now you can find out more about The Human Safety Net and meet a person who is part of our programmes - a volunteer, a social worker, a beneficiary - and has the same strength as you: he will tell you how this has helped him to have a positive impact on his community.

The Home of The Human Safety Net - "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition - the NestMuseimpresa

At the end of the journey you will discover how you can make the difference. Half of the ticket value supports our programmes. Choose which one you want to support with your ticket and become part of the movement!

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