Maestri: influences from Italy to Australia

This exhibition draws on MAG&M’s rich collection, along with loaned works from National Art School and private collections, to explore Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo’s (1870-1955) early influences, legacy as a teacher, and impact on 20th-century Australian modernism.

Known as a colossal teacher of drawing, Dattilo-Rubbo’s teaching life lasted 43 years with many notable Australian artists passing through his studio, including Grace Cossington Smith, Margaret Coen, Frank Hinder, Roy de Maistre, John Olsen, Alison Rehfisch, and Roland Wakelin. In turn, these students have influenced generations of artists to follow through teaching, mentoring, and friendship. This is a partnership exhibition between MAG&M, Italian Cultural Institute Sydney, and Consulate General of Italy in Sydney.