Fallani Artistic Serigraphy
A working silk-screen printing atelier housing one of the world’s most significant collections of contemporary prints, with over 1,000 works by more than 200 international artists since the 1960s.
At a glance
Fallani Artistic Serigraphy is a functioning workshop and archive dedicated to silk-screen printing. Founded by Fiorenzo Fallani in 1968, it introduced and championed a printing technique that was then virtually unknown in Italy, despite its popularity in the United States and its natural affinity with pop art. The atelier remains open to artists and creatives seeking to experiment with serigraphy.
History
Fiorenzo Fallani established the workshop in 1968 with a mission to experiment with and promote silk-screen printing in Italy. The technique’s great expressive versatility proved particularly suited to pop art, an artistic movement that had developed in the United States during the 1950s. Over decades, the atelier became a destination for international artists. Recently reopened by Gruppofallani with his son Gianpaolo, the workshop continues its original spirit as a creative hub for printmakers and experimenters worldwide.
What you see
The atelier occupies a small space functioning as both working studio and archive. Inside are the tools and materials of the silk-screen trade—fabric meshes used as stencils, inks, and printing equipment—alongside the extensive historical collection documenting five decades of artistic production. The workshop remains a living laboratory rather than a museum display.
Cultural significance
Fallani holds international importance as a repository of contemporary printmaking practice. Its collection of over 1,000 works documents the evolution and reach of serigraphy as an artistic medium across continents and decades. The atelier’s role in introducing and sustaining silk-screen printing in Italy marks a significant chapter in European modern art history.
Key facts
- Address: Salizada Seriman, 4875, 30121 Venice
- Coordinates: 45.4425345, 12.3382165
- Phone: 041 523 5772
- Website: fallanivenezia.com
- Collection: Over 1,000 works by 200+ international artists since the 1960s
Practical information
The workshop offers guided visits and cultural events through which visitors can learn about and experience silk-screen printing firsthand. Workshops are available for those wishing to experiment with the technique. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:00–12:30 and 15:00–18:30; closed Sundays. Contact ahead to arrange a visit or workshop.
Getting there
The atelier is located in Venice on Salizada Seriman. Access by vaporetto (water bus) or on foot from the nearest landing stage. Check the official website for detailed directions and current opening hours.
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