November 3, 2025
Intesa Sanpaolo proudly supports art exhibition in Sydney – Maestri: influences from Italy to Australia
Intesa Sanpaolo Group among the top banking groups in Europe with a branch in Sydney and leading supporter of AIBA since its founding is endorsing the “Maestri: influences from Italy to Australia” exhibition in Sydney.
The exhibition, held at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, in Manly New South Wales, takes place from September 29th until the end of November.
Commenting on the exhibition, Andrea De Gaspari, Head of the International Network Office within the Institutional Affairs and External Communication Division at Intesa Sanpaolo and AIBA Board Member said: “Culture brings people together, celebrates diversity, and inspires new ways of thinking all of which strengthen the social and economic fabric around us. When organisations champion the arts, they help create more vibrant, connected, and resilient communities for everyone.”
Commenting on the exhibition, Andrea De Gaspari, Head of the International Network Office within the Institutional Affairs and External Communication Division at Intesa Sanpaolo and AIBA Board Member said: “Culture brings people together, celebrates diversity, and inspires new ways of thinking all of which strengthen the social and economic fabric around us. When organisations champion the arts, they help create more vibrant, connected, and resilient communities for everyone.”
“Australia represents a dynamic and forward-looking market, with strong opportunities for collaboration across business, innovation, and investment. But beyond economics, the connection between Italy and Australia runs deep built on generations of shared culture, creativity, and community. Strengthening these ties means not only expanding partnerships, but also celebrating the human and cultural bonds that have long united our two countries,” he concluded.
The exhibition features pieces from MAG&M’s permanent collection alongside key works on loan from the Intesa Sanpaolo Collection, the National Art School of Australia, and private lenders. The exhibition explores the early influences and legacy of Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo (1870–1955) – a pivotal figure in 20th-century Australian art and an influential teacher of drawing. Dattilo-Rubbo mentored several prominent Australian artists, including Grace Cossington Smith, Margaret Coen, Frank Hinder, Roy de Maistre, John Olsen, Alison Rehfisch, and Roland Wakelin. His impact is still felt through the generations of artists shaped by his students. The four works loaned by Intesa Sanpaolo, including pieces by Filippo Palizzi and Dattilo-Rubbo’s contemporaries, offer valuable insight into his formative years.
The exhibition features pieces from MAG&M’s permanent collection alongside key works on loan from the Intesa Sanpaolo Collection, the National Art School of Australia, and private lenders. The exhibition explores the early influences and legacy of Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo (1870–1955) – a pivotal figure in 20th-century Australian art and an influential teacher of drawing. Dattilo-Rubbo mentored several prominent Australian artists, including Grace Cossington Smith, Margaret Coen, Frank Hinder, Roy de Maistre, John Olsen, Alison Rehfisch, and Roland Wakelin. His impact is still felt through the generations of artists shaped by his students. The four works loaned by Intesa Sanpaolo, including pieces by Filippo Palizzi and Dattilo-Rubbo’s contemporaries, offer valuable insight into his formative years.
Photo: Italian Ambassador to Australia H.E Paolo Crudele at the exhibition opening
Intesa Sanpaolo’s participation is part of the overall Group’s focus on culture. The Group is actively committed to the field of culture, promoting and enhancing art through collaborations with numerous national and international institutions. Intesa Sanpaolo promotes cultural events and temporary exhibitions and owns four museums in Italy hosting over 35,000 owned artworks and the four works loaned by Intesa Sanpaolo to the exhibition in Sydney belong to this private collection.
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