Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
On Thursday May 14 in a Collingwood studio, Australian Musician attended Isamu Sawa’s photo exhibition VIRTUOSITY, a celebration of 80 years of Maton Guitars. The night featured a fabulous performance by Diesel in front of Maton Guitars staff, family, friends, media and celebrities including Paul Dempsey and Stephanie Ashworth from Something For Kate and former motor racing star Mark Skaife among others.
Celebrating 80 years of Maton Guitars, acclaimed photographer Isamu Sawa presents “VIRTUOSITY,” a solo exhibition capturing the artistry and meticulous craftsmanship of Maton’s iconic handmade guitars. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the detailed workmanship behind these instruments—famed for their distinctive sound and played by legends such as Tommy Emmanuel, Keith Urban, and George Harrison.
“VIRTUOSITY” EXHIBITION: Opening Weekend - Saturday, 16th May 2026, 10am - 4pm (free entry)
Isamu Sawa Photography Gallery,
9 Glasshouse Road, Collingwood, Victoria
Exhibition open daily from 10am to 4pm until Sunday, 24th May 2026
VIRTUOSITY Website - isamusawafineart.com/virtuosity
Background music in this clip: Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals / davidhydemusic
Photos of the launch event by Jason Rosewarne
#australianmusician #matonguitars #isawusawa
On Thursday May 14 in a Collingwood studio, Australian Musician attended Isamu Sawa’s photo exhibition VIRTUOSITY, a celebration of 80 years of Maton Guitars. The night featured a fabulous performance by Diesel in front of Maton Guitars staff, family, friends, media and celebrities including Paul Dempsey and Stephanie Ashworth from Something For Kate and former motor racing star Mark Skaife among others.
Celebrating 80 years of Maton Guitars, acclaimed photographer Isamu Sawa presents “VIRTUOSITY,” a solo exhibition capturing the artistry and meticulous craftsmanship of Maton’s iconic handmade guitars. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the detailed workmanship behind these instruments—famed for their distinctive sound and played by legends such as Tommy Emmanuel, Keith Urban, and George Harrison.
“VIRTUOSITY” EXHIBITION: Opening Weekend - Saturday, 16th May 2026, 10am - 4pm (free entry)
Isamu Sawa Photography Gallery,
9 Glasshouse Road, Collingwood, Victoria
Exhibition open daily from 10am to 4pm until Sunday, 24th May 2026
VIRTUOSITY Website - isamusawafineart.com/virtuosity
Background music in this clip: Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals / davidhydemusic
Photos of the launch event by Jason Rosewarne
#australianmusician #matonguitars #isawusawa
