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THE STUDIO

We focus on the very small and very big: on large formats and artist's books.
​At GATE 44 artists and amateurs can work in etching, photo-etching, woodcut, screen-printing and digital printing.

PRINTING ROOM

Custom made etching press
max. paper size 70 x100 cm

DALLAPICCOLA etching press
max paper size 125 x 250 cm

​Inking stations, drying racks and tables.

DIGITAL LAB

MIMAKI JFX 1631 Large format UV printer 1200 x 1200 dpi max format 1600x3100 mm.

MIMAKI PLOTTER
CJV150-107
Up to 1440 dpi Coil 1100 mm.

ARTIST ROOM

An artist studio where guests can draw, engrave, prepare or finalize their projects. The room is equipped with a light table, large drafting table, etching and wood-cutting tools, watercolors, inks etc..

SOLVENT ROOM

Ventilated room equipped with acid baths, aquatint, wash-out sink.

THE SHOP

We focus on the very small and very big: on large formats and artist's books.
​At GATE 44 artists and amateurs can work in etching, photo-etching, woodcut, screen-printing and digital printing.

services

We are the Avengers of printmaking

Printing

​We provide edition printing and assistance in every step of the creative process of printed works of art in the various printmaking techniques available in the print shop.

Open Access

Artists who wish to work independently can rent a printing station. Available at their disposal  is a printing press, a work station, acid baths/aquatint, rags, tarlatan and basic shop materials and tools.  Paper and metal plates or wood can be provided but are not included in the service fee.

Events

Set in a beautiful mid-eighteenth century courtyard in the heart of Milan's historical center, the space is available for events such as lectures, book presentations, debates and exhibitions.

COURSES

We got you

BEGINNERS

Beginners courses are catered for those who are not familiar with printmaking techniques and wish to explore their creative and expressive potential.

ADVANCED

Advanced courses are intended for those who are already familiar with etching and woodcutting techniques but wish to expand the possibilities of their practice by learning hands on the job of the master-printmaker.

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residency

We are the Avengers of printmaking

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He may not have the strength of 6 tigers, but he has the heart of at least 10. He's the man you want when your project is on the line and ready to make the tough play.

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Portfolio

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About

We are the Avengers of printmaking

GLEN lasio

The guy in the iron suit makes all the big calls and looks good doing it. But he is also a master website designer and builder of mobile applications.

monia PAVONE

He may not have the strength of 6 tigers, but he has the heart of at least 10. He's the man you want when your project is on the line and ready to make the tough play.

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Contact

We are located in the historical center of Milan, 15' from the Duomo and five from the Last Supper; 
easily accessible by subway, bus, train and airport connecting shuttles and buses.
Please contact us for inquiries and information.

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