Elena Agosti

Fabrizio's atelier is a timeless place where elegance and refinement literally fit like a glove. They produce a remarkable collection of hand-painted ...

Fabrizio's atelier is a timeless place where elegance and refinement literally fit like a glove. They produce a remarkable collection of hand-painted kimonos, decorated with sacred and classical themes, as well as with bright touches of gold, made with precious fabrics and traditional tailoring techinique.

Carola combines the ancient technique of mosaic with a refined taste in design. She knows that to make a piece of art, sometimes you need a ...

Carola combines the ancient technique of mosaic with a refined taste in design. She knows that to make a piece of art, sometimes you need a wheelbarrow and some cementite, and that only the hands of a craftswoman can transform the material into art.

Simone ha l’energia di Efesto e un grande senso dell’eleganza. Le sue creazioni, seppur spesso di grandi dimensioni, sono curate nel minimo ...

Simone ha l’energia di Efesto e un grande senso dell’eleganza. Le sue creazioni, seppur spesso di grandi dimensioni, sono curate nel minimo dettaglio. Il ferro si assottiglia e si trasforma in tralcio, i piani si intrecciano e la materia perde il suo peso. Appassionato del suo lavoro, ha il desiderio di tramandare le sue conoscenze, cosciente che la sua professionalità è un bene da condividere!

Gianpietro Bisaro is one of those people who is as humble as he is capable. He is so devoted to his work, that his projects become part of his life, ...

Gianpietro Bisaro is one of those people who is as humble as he is capable. He is so devoted to his work, that his projects become part of his life, and of his innermost memories. His ability to listen to the customer is visible in his mosaics, and one can see it in his vivid faces and its the details. This way, the polychrome tiles come to life.

Maurizio is a person of great genius and sensitivity. Each one of his projects starts with an idea, that he then translates into design, and from the ...

Maurizio is a person of great genius and sensitivity. Each one of his projects starts with an idea, that he then translates into design, and from the design it takes a thousand and one forms. He loves music, theatre, poetry, and all these arts “blow”, like the Bora wind, in his jewellery, which are full of life!

Renato is a master craftsman who has had the opportunity to travel and work for international clients during his career. Thus, his visual and ...

Renato is a master craftsman who has had the opportunity to travel and work for international clients during his career. Thus, his visual and creative background has been enriched and expanded. Now, in his atelier near the Roman Theatre in Trieste, he mainly works on customised one-off pieces, art project and training workshops. This is a place to visit if you are passing by!

Dagmar's workshop is a bright and welcoming place. She settled in Spilimbergo after attending the Friuli Mosaic School and deciding to turn her ...

Dagmar's workshop is a bright and welcoming place. She settled in Spilimbergo after attending the Friuli Mosaic School and deciding to turn her passion into a profession. In her works, her love and respect for nature and its elements is visibile. She makes macro and mini works, in which the common thread is harmony and balance.

Gianpietro is a humble and patient person, two qualities that enhance his work. His studio is a workshop-school for many young people who work ...

Gianpietro is a humble and patient person, two qualities that enhance his work. His studio is a workshop-school for many young people who work alongside him and help him with the most important orders, learning this ancient and very important art. Ranging from sacred to abstract subjects, from soft to iridescent colours, the result is a vibrant and choral mosaic, intense and rich in detail.

The craftsmen of this company work enamels and marbles with the same care that a tailor uses with silk. Customisation is their strong point, which ...

The craftsmen of this company work enamels and marbles with the same care that a tailor uses with silk. Customisation is their strong point, which they apply in classic and design mosaics, from flat to complex surfaces.

Cristina's jewellery is small and precious works of art: she combines different techniques to create unique and personalised jewellery, by joining ...

Cristina's jewellery is small and precious works of art: she combines different techniques to create unique and personalised jewellery, by joining the art of goldsmithing with mosaic and, why not, even crochet!

Their workshop might seem too small when you see the mosaic compositions they manage to put together! But theirs is a team effort, involving the ...

Their workshop might seem too small when you see the mosaic compositions they manage to put together! But theirs is a team effort, involving the presence of the master craftsman and passionate workers, and it is thanks to a great teamwork that they are able to meet the demands of large commissions without ever losing the quality and the attention to detail.

Mohamed and Laura are real masters of the mosaic technique, and are able to make the materials they use look more like light than stone or glass. ...

Mohamed and Laura are real masters of the mosaic technique, and are able to make the materials they use look more like light than stone or glass. Their workshop is a school and a meeting place, where it is not uncommon to find students and trainees at work, because their talent and kindness is not only in creating, but also in handing down an ancient art they hold dear.

Fabris Solution represents a rarity in the processing of cork, which is usually used in sheets. Instead, Eligio treats it as a true sculptural ...

Fabris Solution represents a rarity in the processing of cork, which is usually used in sheets. Instead, Eligio treats it as a true sculptural material, as if it was stone, and thus he manages to achieve effects that give to cork the appearance of a light stone.

Andrea learned the art of ironworking from his father. In their carpentry workshop they mainly produce furniture, but this does not prevent Andrea ...

Andrea learned the art of ironworking from his father. In their carpentry workshop they mainly produce furniture, but this does not prevent Andrea from giving free rein to his creativity. He is able to make truly unique pieces, which are at times geometric and linear, at other times fluid and swirling, as only nature can be.

Paolo is not just a mosaicist, he is an artist: his vision is not limited to canonical materials, everything can become part of the work of art! His ...

Paolo is not just a mosaicist, he is an artist: his vision is not limited to canonical materials, everything can become part of the work of art! His is a constant creative process, from the vision of materials to their processing. His approach to multi-materialism is aided by the knowledge and skills he has acquired in working with different materials.

In Paola's bookbindery, the first thing that strikes you is the chromatic taste and the ability to combine different materials and papers. Nothing is ...

In Paola's bookbindery, the first thing that strikes you is the chromatic taste and the ability to combine different materials and papers. Nothing is thrown away: artistic masterpieces can be created even from the scraps of paper!

Liviana's workshop is a magical place: the most astonishing thing is how wooden looms, so 'monotonous' in their movements, manage to create fabric ...

Liviana's workshop is a magical place: the most astonishing thing is how wooden looms, so 'monotonous' in their movements, manage to create fabric sculptures that are alive and dynamic. The metal yarns she employs help to shape the surfaces, in fact hers are not only tapestries, but real works of contemporary art! In addition to unique pieces, the workshop also produces very soft pashminas in cashmere and cotton.

Michela's mosaics are distinguished by the importance she gives to the individual tessera. Indeed, in an apparently monochrome mosaic, she is able to ...

Michela's mosaics are distinguished by the importance she gives to the individual tessera. Indeed, in an apparently monochrome mosaic, she is able to make even the smallest detail stand out. Her work is essential and elegant: her tailor-made works are always designed for the environment and the client, without ever renouncing her style.

Creative and crazy Sandra knows how to combine great manual dexterity and curiosity with her natural enthusiasm for getting other people involved, ...

Creative and crazy Sandra knows how to combine great manual dexterity and curiosity with her natural enthusiasm for getting other people involved, which is why her workshop is teeming not only with ceramics of essential design, but also with young enthusiasts who want to learn a little more about this fantastic art!

Iduna's work is surprisingly perfect and harmonious, where the free-machine stitched decorations enhance the clothes on which they are applied. Hers ...

Iduna's work is surprisingly perfect and harmonious, where the free-machine stitched decorations enhance the clothes on which they are applied. Hers is a pictorial work: through the juxtaposition of coloured threads she manages to render the nuances, volumes and dynamism of the subjects she embroiders. She doesn’t use only yarns, but also pearls and beads, Swarovski and other elements that make the treated surface three-dimensional. At first the work, from pictorial, takes on the connotations of a contemporary mosaic. Then as you look away, you realise that it is 'only' a fantastic detail of a dress, also made by her skilful hands!

In Dezen Dezen's workshop, one breathes sensitivity and care. The work of recovering traditional decorations is fundamental to the history of the ...

In Dezen Dezen's workshop, one breathes sensitivity and care. The work of recovering traditional decorations is fundamental to the history of the area, but their work is not only aimed at enhancing local heritage. Instead, they use the tradition to create something new: it is not a simple remake, but the revival of techniques and patterns linked to their family history, brought up to date on t-shirts, sweatshirts, hair clips and sunglasses, i.e. objects used mainly by young people who thus familiarise themselves with an ancient taste that is still wearable and relevant today!

Sergio's jewellery seems to have come from outer space, because it seems impossible that such colours could spring from earthly stones! He manages to ...

Sergio's jewellery seems to have come from outer space, because it seems impossible that such colours could spring from earthly stones! He manages to work with semi-precious stones on tiny surfaces, with impeccable technical skill. He juxtaposes stones and opals, creates galaxies and luminous worlds, all mounted on absolutely contemporary and exclusively designed jewellery.

The Generazioni Orafe’s team is a forge of ideas and enthusiasm. I have had the opportunity to work with them on several exhibitions with jewellery ...

The Generazioni Orafe’s team is a forge of ideas and enthusiasm. I have had the opportunity to work with them on several exhibitions with jewellery created ad hoc, according to the chosen theme. They have the ability to create unique and contemporary jewellery with clear references to history, both technically and stylistically. They manage to combine different materials and create super innovative jewellery while remaining consistent with their identity.

I met the Tomanin brothers thanks to a friend. It was a gloomy day, and no matter how enthusiastic I was, I would have never imagined to discover ...

I met the Tomanin brothers thanks to a friend. It was a gloomy day, and no matter how enthusiastic I was, I would have never imagined to discover such a welcoming and amazing atelier. Here, craftsmanship and colour are combined with light: the perfectly executed grisaille technique recalls immediately the viewer the medieval cathedrals, where light, thanks to stained-glass windows, brings architecture to life.

Stylnove is not just a company or a brand. Stylnove is a creative factory, a meeting place for artists and for anyone who is passionate about ceramic ...

Stylnove is not just a company or a brand. Stylnove is a creative factory, a meeting place for artists and for anyone who is passionate about ceramic art. It’s home to residencies, exhibitions, experimental firings; it’s a Mecca of sorts, for all those artists who use ceramics as an expressive medium. It’s a cultural centre where you can rest and revitalize your eyes and mind.

Nero is a conceptual artist with the skills of a master craftsman, a true rarity! I curated his artistic residency a few years ago at Nove’s Civic ...

Nero is a conceptual artist with the skills of a master craftsman, a true rarity! I curated his artistic residency a few years ago at Nove’s Civic Museum of Ceramics, and witnessing his creative process was mind-blowing: his vision is insightful at times, sometimes even shockingly, while his work organization and precision are impeccable!

Vania has the ability of listening: she listens to the clay and its suggestions of ancestral and modern shapes, and she listens to people, ...

Vania has the ability of listening: she listens to the clay and its suggestions of ancestral and modern shapes, and she listens to people, translating emotions, feelings and dreamlike memories into ceramics. She ranges from earthenware free slip casting, in order to create sinuous and always unique shapes, to enamel decorations, from drawing with pencils on ceramics to copper, gold and slicks on stoneware. Architecture, her first love, is as present in her art as femininity, an innate gift of hers. Her hands are guided by the humility of someone who knows there is always something to learn, both from clay and from other people, almost as if her craft was a precious gift, to be treated with love and respect.

Barbara is a designer, an artisan, an artist, a creative! She creates jewels and tiny sculptures by using precious and non-precious stones, merging ...

Barbara is a designer, an artisan, an artist, a creative! She creates jewels and tiny sculptures by using precious and non-precious stones, merging plastic materials with silver, juxtaposing colours and shapes and making elements from our childhood into extremely valuable miniatures. She works like a tailor, from designing to fitting: each jewel needs to be balanced and comfortable to wear, thus the client is the centrepiece of her research. Unique in terms of genre and for the multifaceted use of materials, she is worldwide famous and has showcased her pieces in the most important design museums. Her line of jewels made of chocolate and golden leaf deserves a notable mention: wear and taste them before they melt!

The fortune of the Marogna Family is that, in the course of three generations, they were able to innovate their production while preserving its ...

The fortune of the Marogna Family is that, in the course of three generations, they were able to innovate their production while preserving its artisanal quality and, furthermore, keep up to date with the latest technology and decorative styles in order to turn artistic furniture into design objects tailored to the modern era. Pictoom is a fresh and functional line intended for a young crowd. Their key strengths are personalization and custom work, along with their distinctive courtesy!

Extremely young wheel potter, Leonardo Collanega is heir to our territory’s centuries-old ceramic tradition: he grew up among iridescent glaze ...

Extremely young wheel potter, Leonardo Collanega is heir to our territory’s centuries-old ceramic tradition: he grew up among iridescent glaze trays belonging to his father and great decorator Stefano; he spent years observing his hands shaping clay, and really benefited from those teachings, which he now applies to his ceramics. Very young, yet, thanks to his talent, already internationally renowned in the field, Leonardo works with any kind of clay, from common red clay to precious porcelain, and he’s able to use the potter’s wheel to create tiny bowls with extremely thin edges as well as large vases recalling traditional “orcioli” (double handed jugs). In 2020 he won the Premio Portoni in Nove, entering the competition with a large white stoneware vase, hand-turned, cooked in a firewood kiln and with an ash glaze finishing, derived from his collaboration with a group of stokers led by master kiln worker Antonio Bonaldi.

Sergio and Oriella decided to turn their life philosophy into a business project: the passion for design and the love for the Earth are the main ...

Sergio and Oriella decided to turn their life philosophy into a business project: the passion for design and the love for the Earth are the main guidelines for all the Arbos’ products. Completely hand processed, the production focuses on stationery as well as interior design decors such as lamps, candy dishes and tiny sculptures, always and rigorously made in recycled paper. Research is continuously evolving, also thanks to the collaboration between Arbos and Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, based on researching and promoting artisanal paper-making; this is a craft that has very ancient roots in Vicenza’s territory, which reached its peak in the area of Bassano del Grappa thanks to the Remondini family’s entrepreneurial and commercial efforts, and favoured by the Venice’s Republic Senate during the 1700s. Our territory is rich in ancient paper mills, nowadays transformed into museums or workshops where you can learn the ancient art of paper making, and Arbos is the heir and innovator of this heritage.

Lineasette’s “line”, forgive my repetition, is clean, sinuous and elegant, easily distinguishable on the contemporary design market for its ...

Lineasette’s “line”, forgive my repetition, is clean, sinuous and elegant, easily distinguishable on the contemporary design market for its neat details and slender shapes. Over the years they collaborated with various designers, who skilfully maintained the company’s coordinated image while also reinterpreting it in their style and invariably preserving the use of the founding members’ material of choice: stoneware. Although they use plaster casts and slip casting, the production is still fully hand processed, all the way to the finishing touch: a thin slurry layer applied with an airbrush, which gives the surface its porous feel. Now the company is managed by the second generation and, thanks to Emanuele’s re-launch, has reaffirmed itself in the international market, also thanks to the collaboration with young designer Laura Pelosio.

It is said that we were born from a divine breath on soft clay, and perhaps Sibania draws from this very anecdote the inspiration for its ...

It is said that we were born from a divine breath on soft clay, and perhaps Sibania draws from this very anecdote the inspiration for its collections: porcelain figurines characterized by a piercing gaze, peach cheeks, braided or loose hair, sometimes flowing in the wind, gracious hands hinting to a gentle movement, as if they were about to tell you a story through body language. Sibania’s sculptures are alive: they look at you, they move through space and they smile at each other with complicity. The plastic rendition technique applied to laces and fabrics, actually worn by the figurines, draws inspiration from the ancient Capodimonte tradition, widespread in our territory for over a century, but I have rarely seen such natural and elegant pieces.

Eva Design is the result of a simple and genius idea, an iconic money box which shape and design recall the emblem of desire: the apple. From “The ...

Eva Design is the result of a simple and genius idea, an iconic money box which shape and design recall the emblem of desire: the apple. From “The Three Graces” myth to Eve, the apple historically symbolizes a divine gift, representing elegance and perfection, but also love and lust. Raffaella and William’s passion, coming from having grown up in a territory rich in art and craftsmanship, turned this design object into a genuine medium for territorial development. In their collections you can find apples decorated by master artisans and local artists, as well as young boys and girls who decided to turn this art into their life’s work, such as students from CerTa, the training program sponsored by De Fabris Art School in collaboration with Eva Design, who donated its “biscuits” in order to let new trainees from the ceramic district of Nove and Bassano del Grappa experiment with contemporary decoration.

Nicola’s work stems from his great passion and interest for nature, and that is why in all his artworks – wood turnings, interior design items or ...

Nicola’s work stems from his great passion and interest for nature, and that is why in all his artworks – wood turnings, interior design items or small utensils – he exclusively implements hardwood, and what’s more, only locally sourced. A kind of ancestral bond ties him to the woods surrounding his workshop, located at the foot of Vicenza’s Pedemontana region. All his work focuses on respecting the piece of wood he’s working on, thus the project might be modified along the way according to the material’s suggestions: grains, knots or chromatic variations can change the way his hands work, diverging from the initial idea; the wood itself takes part in the creative process, it is not inert matter to be handled, it’s alive and, as such, it establishes a conversation with the artisan. Nicola uses traditional tools, but his designs are extremely contemporary and done to perfection!

The workshop of Daniela and Margherita is found in the heart of Vicenza, between the tripartite windows that Andrea Palladio created for the city, ...

The workshop of Daniela and Margherita is found in the heart of Vicenza, between the tripartite windows that Andrea Palladio created for the city, transforming it from its Roman tradition to become a showcase of the Renaissance. And it is precisely in the crib of art and culture that we find these artistic creations in gold and silver, their forms inspired by the uncustomary forms of the precious stones to echo their nature, a unique fascination that expresses its uniqueness in time. The entire production process is conducted in the workshop, from wax modelling to the finishing, their jewellery pieces are seen not only as an ornament but as something symbolising the enormous force that they harbour: wearing these pieces, we enter into profound contact with our inner self.

To enter into Diego's world is a unique and immersive experience. Wherever our gaze rests, we see the eyes of thousands of zoomorphic and ...

To enter into Diego's world is a unique and immersive experience. Wherever our gaze rests, we see the eyes of thousands of zoomorphic and anthropomorphic whistles observing us. Sometimes it is immediate, and you know you cannot leave without one; other times it is an interminable task to choose the most beautiful cuco to take with us. His creations can be so small as to be held in the palm of the hand, whereas others are gargantuan and only with difficulty can they be taken out of the workshop. The recurrent factor is sound; each of these artefacts can be brought to life with the breath and each has a unique tone due to the different sizes of the sound box. In short, each cuco and archicuco has its own identity which is expressed not only through its form and colour, but also through its voice!

Entering Eva’s workshop is always a different journey, in which the books, her passion, lead the way. You could find yourself immersed in a ...

Entering Eva’s workshop is always a different journey, in which the books, her passion, lead the way. You could find yourself immersed in a herbarium from the 1700s as well as recently published books in need of re-binding after being leafed through multiple times. Here, passion is in the air: passion in those who entrust her with their treasured books, passion in the hands of who lovingly takes care of them. Eva stands out for her diligence and timeless committent to a trade which requires extremely detailed attention and close relationships with clients. Her soul lives both inside her micro-workshop and outside, in this professional field: that’s why over the years she became head of her artistic craftsmanship’s category. Her desire for excellence is all-encompassing, leading over time to the creation of a close-knit network of artisans from all around the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.

Luca has the ability to read matter, establishing a conversation between it and his clients and, by getting to know them and helping them dig deep in ...

Luca has the ability to read matter, establishing a conversation between it and his clients and, by getting to know them and helping them dig deep in their memories, he creates unique and personalized artworks. His sensibility, ranging from the love for nature to the respect for history, radiates from his manual skills and creativity. His workshop is now in the third generation of craftsmen: each blacksmith has created unique pieces according to the customs and styles of their time, renewing an ancient art and turning it into an ever-modern trade. Luca keeps “striking while the iron is hot”, forging ever-new shapes with sophisticated chromatic effects.

Alessandro and Leonardo are the archetype of modern craftsmen, able to combine their deep knowledge of ancient techniques with contemporary flair, ...

Alessandro and Leonardo are the archetype of modern craftsmen, able to combine their deep knowledge of ancient techniques with contemporary flair, never forgetting the charm of ancestral elegance. The work begins with the selection of raw materials, while the hand crafting process hardly involves any tools and the final product is always unique and custom made.

Always interested in sculpture, it seems like Vanni was born with clay in his hands. His training is experimental, he implements different materials ...

Always interested in sculpture, it seems like Vanni was born with clay in his hands. His training is experimental, he implements different materials and techniques, he researches peculiar clays, specifically stoneware, which is not very common in the Italian tradition. He builds his own kilns, seeking to understand the force that transforms matter through the firing process. He draws inspiration from the Far East in terms of materials (glazes, stoneware and porcelain) and from the simplicity of North European contemporary designs, continuing his research on high temperature firings (even beyond 1300° C). His sculptures derive from a combination of physical and material forces: surfaces are turned, cut, scratched, glazed or left plainly matte, rough and opaque. His geometric designs evoke ancient shapes, but essentially they are genuine contemporary designs. He puts the same passion in both the “simple” coffee cup and the one of a kind piece, implementing clean and elegant design lines, which could be defined as materic for the importance and respect given to the starting materials.

Cristina is first and foremost a great artist: it would be reductive to define her tapestries as woven as they are chromatic compositions, musical ...

Cristina is first and foremost a great artist: it would be reductive to define her tapestries as woven as they are chromatic compositions, musical symphonies, and tactile emotions. Touching them with the fingertips, one can feel the different materials that have been used, the interlock of the warp and weft. One can almost perceive the coloured strands like a message in Braille, and then when seen with the eyes, reality is more than expected and we are transported into these surreal landscapes. Cristina is a reserved and gentle soul; she expresses her charisma through her loom and the most unexpected materials that come into her hands. Through her mastery, anything can become art.

A visit to Botteganove is a veritable journey into a parallel universe in comparison to the numerous ceramic workshops in the territory. Firstly, we ...

A visit to Botteganove is a veritable journey into a parallel universe in comparison to the numerous ceramic workshops in the territory. Firstly, we have the same industriousness and scrupulous manual skill and then we also have a product range entirely new and revolutionary when compared to traditional products. Through the centuries, Nove was renowned for its crockery and evolved its production at the end of the 1800s with monumental neo-Rococo works; their production methods have always been of the highest quality but never in the field of mosaic or panelling. Christian had the intuition and capacity to transform the distinctive spirit of the territory into something more precious and unique; products are characterised by a harmonious chromaticism and precious fine details together create balanced and elegant surfaces with great brilliance.

Barettoni is one of the oldest Italian manufacturers of ceramicware. It was founded between the XVII and XVIII centuries by the Antonibon noble ...

Barettoni is one of the oldest Italian manufacturers of ceramicware. It was founded between the XVII and XVIII centuries by the Antonibon noble family and was offered special privileges under the Venetian Republic to protect its activities. One cannot but remain impressed by the ancient circular furnaces still seen today in the workshop, a vestige of the long and prestigious history of the company. Since 1907, the Barettoni family — in conjunction with various artists — has created a wide range of products with an important and innovative new line to accompany its timeless and classic products. The current product range, in addition to timeless and prestigious models made from still-used ancient moulds, also offers a vast choice of objects for the table, gift objects and furnishing accessories. Their artefacts are often inspired by nature and the marine environment, with a particular focus on the colour effect and harmony of form and always the result of meticulous handcraftsmanship.

The craftsmanship of Anna Viero can literally be touched with the hand, firstly for the softness of the pure cashmere, the prized vicuña yarn, and ...

The craftsmanship of Anna Viero can literally be touched with the hand, firstly for the softness of the pure cashmere, the prized vicuña yarn, and silk combined with steel, but also linen and textile paper while cashmere is threaded with gold to create a special sheen and resplendence. Her creations are characterised by their soft lines inspired by classical art and their delicate colour palate. The meticulous preparation of the garments includes a wide and customised range of services, with the possibility of creating bespoke and personalized clothing items.

The most unique and interesting thing about Laura Belzelli is her artistic vocation. Her jewels are like small, wearable sculptures, each being ...

The most unique and interesting thing about Laura Belzelli is her artistic vocation. Her jewels are like small, wearable sculptures, each being unique pieces, specifically designed for the customer. She has a deep, technical knowledge of materials, which she is able to tame and shape according to her personal, formal research. The gold embraces and binds the precious gemstones and the corals, thus creating beautiful blends and dynamic vortices. On the counter, visitors will find sketches and wax models: indeed, as an artist, Laura designs all of her works, then, as an artisan, she makes and refines them.

A visit to Stamperia Busato is a real synaesthetic journey. The prints hanging on the walls and the matrices will catch your eye and make you look ...

A visit to Stamperia Busato is a real synaesthetic journey. The prints hanging on the walls and the matrices will catch your eye and make you look all around; the strong smell of ink will permeate your nostrils.It’s impossible to keep yourself from touching all the objects that surround you: the wooden printing press, the cold lithographic limestone and the walls of the 16th-century palace… And then there are Giancarlo and Valerio, always smiling and friendly, as well as a lot of artists that, for over 70 years, have been printing their artworks here, following the rules and the secrets kept by these great artisans.