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Centre for Engraving and Fine Art Printmaking in Formello: The Legacy of Jean-Pierre Velly
In Formello, inside the old municipal washhouse, there is a place where the engraving tradition of Jean-Pierre Velly lives on, as a workshop. The Centre for Engraving and Fine Art Printmaking is entirely dedicated to the art of engraving and fine art printing techniques — from etching to watercolour, from bistre to matrix processing. It is not a museum: it is a place where people engrave, print, and get their hands dirty with ink.
The Legacy of Jean-Pierre Velly
The Centre was founded in 2003 with a clear purpose: to carry on the technical legacy of Jean-Pierre Velly, a French artist regarded as one of the greatest engravers of the 20th century. It was founded and run by Vinicio Prizia, heir to his technical knowledge. In 2013, the Centre closed. In 2020, it reopened in the premises of the old municipal washhouse.
What Happens Inside
The venue is a multifunctional educational and exhibition space. The workshop has a printing area and an area for matrix processing. Courses, events, seminars, and demonstrations on various techniques are held here. There is a small library with catalogues and monographs on printmaking. For exhibitions, the Centre also uses other municipal spaces. In just a few years, it has established partnerships with museums, academies, and contemporary artists — both Italian and international — becoming a national and international point of reference.
Practical Information
The Centre is located in Viale Regina Elena, 3, Formello (RM).
