14/10/2026
At the Opéra Garnier in Paris, one of the most iconic monuments of the 19th century, Giandomenico Facchina introduced an innovation that would forever transform the art of mosaic.
By pioneering the reverse-on-paper technique, Facchina made it possible to assemble large-scale mosaics directly in the workshop before transferring them onto architectural surfaces. This revolutionary approach dramatically reduced installation times while ensuring exceptional precision and quality.
Today, Facchina's legacy continues to live on through a method that remains at the heart of contemporary mosaic practice, marking a decisive chapter in the history of this centuries-old art form.