The Filanda of Trissino was inaugurated on October 30, 1923, with the phrase “Thus, Trissino now has its own filanda,” marking a turning point for the area: it was in fact one of the first forms of industrialization in the town, contributing significantly to its economic and social development. Initially owned by the company Mischio and Miozzi, it was acquired between 1951 and 1952 by the Bocchese family, who continued its activity until 1978, when production was permanently moved to Vicenza, marking the closure of the Trissino plant.
During its peak years, the Filanda employed hundreds of workers specialized in processing silk cocoons, becoming a central place for the local community—not only in terms of production, but also socially and relationally. Despite the hardship and demanding nature of the work, the time spent in this space left a strong collective memory, shaped by gestures, relationships, and solidarity.
After its closure, the site underwent several transformations, hosting different productive activities over time. These transitions altered both the architecture and function of the space, layering its identity and leaving new traces in its material fabric.
Since 2011, part of the Filanda has housed the studio of Arcangelo Sassolino, a sculptor from Vicenza with an international career. His presence marked a new chapter for the site, opening a dialogue with the language of contemporary art and initiating a gradual transformation into a space for research.
From 2023, under the aegis of Fondazione Pielle24 ETS and thanks to the initiative of a group of local entrepreneurs, a process of regeneration and conversion of the former Filanda was launched, with the aim of transforming it into a center dedicated to the relationship between art, research, and industry.
Today, Filanda stands as a cultural platform in continuous evolution: a place where exhibitions, educational activities, cinema, and theatre take shape, maintaining a living connection with its history while opening up new possibilities for cultural production and sharing.
