Monday June 6
We began with a short introduction to the Venice portion of the project, conducted by the one and only Louise Fili – a beyond wonderfully talented designer that I have admired for as long as I can remember. Elegant in her demeanor & classically whimsical in her designs. è così bella!
We began our first Venetian journey to Gianni Basso's letterpress print shop. Winding through the crevices they call streets, we met Gianni and his apprentice son in their tiny shop. Gianni, a kind sole with a giant smile from ear to ear, so gracious and so proud to have us in and show us around his centuries-old printing machines, alphabets and stacks of stationary, business cards, type specimens and beyond. 30+ years of work and a timeless style he's done work for the likes of Joan Rivers, Paul Rand, AND I even managed to find a University of Kansas business card he was re-designing... The world needs more Gianni's.
From there we walked to the nearest gelateria along the water and shared ideas for our project... guess what, I'm doing mine centered around food. Go figure.
Gianni's studio – curiosities everywhere
the man. the myth. the legend. Gianni.
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couldn't leave Venice without a cat photo
Zaynep and Brynly
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