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Dino Vannini: From Biella to Sky Arte, a 25-Year Career in Art Communication

other · 2026-04-26

Dino Vannini, born in Biella in 1975, studied design at IED in Milan and began his career in advertising at Publicis in 1998. He later worked at FILA in Biella, where he collaborated with Wes Anderson and Michael Schumacher. In 2003, he joined Sky Italy during its startup phase, contributing to events and communication. In 2012, he co-founded Sky Arte with Roberto Pisoni and Guido Casali. He led the Sky Arts Production Hub from 2015 to 2020, producing international shows like Master of Photography and Mystery of the Lost Paintings. During the pandemic, Sky Arte was made freely available online, earning a commendation from the Italian Ministry of Culture. Vannini cites Alessandro De Pestel and Roberto Pisoni as mentors. He emphasizes curiosity, research, and humility as keys to success.

Key facts

  • Dino Vannini was born in Biella in 1975.
  • He studied design at IED in Milan.
  • He worked at Publicis from 1998 to 2000.
  • He worked at FILA, collaborating with Wes Anderson and Michael Schumacher.
  • He joined Sky Italy in 2003 during its startup.
  • He co-founded Sky Arte in 2012 with Roberto Pisoni and Guido Casali.
  • He led the Sky Arts Production Hub from 2015 to 2020.
  • Sky Arte was made free during the pandemic, earning a commendation from the Italian Ministry of Culture.

Entities

Artists

  • Dino Vannini
  • Roberto Pisoni
  • Guido Casali
  • Alessandro De Pestel
  • Wes Anderson
  • Michael Schumacher
  • Michel Comte
  • Michelangelo
  • Nicolas Ballario

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Sky
  • Publicis
  • FILA
  • IED
  • Sky Arts Production Hub
  • Fondazione Trussardi
  • Luxottica
  • Università IULM
  • Artribune
  • Ministero della Cultura

Locations

  • Biella
  • Italy
  • Milan
  • Rome
  • Turin
  • London
  • England
  • Amsterdam
  • Netherlands
  • Sydney
  • Australia
  • Cannes
  • France
  • Naples

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