Born to a family of modest means, Rubino attended evening classes of plastic ornamental in Turin. Later he enrolled at the Accademia Albertina, where he studied under Odoardo Tabacchi. From 1892 Rubino participated in the exhibitions of the Società Promotrice delle Belle Arti. Associated of the Bistolfi's atelier, he approached the Symbolist and Art Nouveau style of the master and started to get major commissions. In the early years of 20th century the artist was also supported by the magazine 'L'arte decorativa moderna' written by Rubino's friend Enrico Thovez. In those years he did considerable works for the Monumental Cemetery in Turin and received other public commissions. In 1910 Rubino realized and presented the 'Vittoria Alata' for the Vittoriano in Rome. Between 1917 and 1924 he get on career in teaching at the Accademia Albertina, becoming adjunct professor of sculpture and then holder of the chair, until 1936. The artistic career of Rubino culminated in 1942 with a solo exhibition at the XXIII International Art Biennale of Venice. |
