Printmaking Tales: A New Book Traces the History of Art Printing

Umberto Giovannini, an artist and printer, has curated 'Printmaking Tales' for Opificio della Rosa, a nonprofit organization located in Rimini. This publication chronicles the evolution of art printing, spanning from woodcut methods to modern techniques, in partnership with Fabriano and Central Saint Martins. Comprising eleven chapters, the book provides insights into various techniques, complete with technical glossaries and reproductions of notable artist prints. Twelve contemporary artists, including Koichi Yamamoto, Maria Pina Bentivenga, and others, created original pieces on Fabriano's art printing papers. The bilingual volume (Italian and English) delves into the interplay of ink and paper across various mediums. Limited to 100 copies, it features a slipcase and a selection of original works, aiming to broaden the understanding of printmaking history.