SOMETHING ABOUT USUS

Since 1934, La Linterna Cali Ltda. has been dedicated to the time-honored craft of artisanal poster printing. We specialize in the linoleum engraving technique and the use of movable type, creating authentic works of art that celebrate the art of printing. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of poster art, from impactful pieces for cultural and social events to unique artistic creations cherished in the homes of our valued clients and displayed in exhibition halls. Each poster we produce is a testament to the artistry of traditional printing and engraving.

Our workshop, located in the San Antonio neighborhood of Cali, is home to a collection of vintage printing presses, each with its own story. These include a Marinoni (Paris, 1870), a Reliance (New York, 1890), a Rapido di Lusso from Societá Nebiolo (Turin, Italy, 1934), a Heidelberg (Germany, 1954), and a Diamond guillotine (New York, 1940). These are the machines we use daily.

In 2016, the workshop faced a severe economic crisis that threatened its closure and the potential loss of this traditional craft. However, in 2017, a passionate group of cultural managers and graphic artists developed a training strategy to connect new audiences with the ancient knowledge of letterpress printing and contemporary design and graphic art. As master Olmedo Franco says, "La Linterna is magic; when it seems its light is about to go out, it surprisingly reignites." Today, La Linterna is revitalized, embracing a new generation that recognizes the enduring power of the printing and typographic tradition as a vital system of knowledge.

International Events
& collabs

We work with artists and organizations from around the world who are interested in expressing themselves through poster art and collaborative work.

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La Settimana Latina a Il Fondo

Tour Italia 2025 Florencia / Bolonia / Milan / Torino

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La Salsa vive

Dcumentary Film. History, musical heritage, and the meaning of being from Cali.

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Graphic Voices of Latin America

Latin American Posters, at the WaterFire Arts Center. Rhode Island, US.

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67 Feria de Cali

Oficial Poster 2024