From a ceramic exhibition by Greek artist Ioulia Chante at the Malta Society of Arts to Andrew Micallef’s latest show of works titled Mal-Hagra t-Tajn, these exhibitions on throughout June should make it onto your cultural calendar.
Documents of Inheritance / Poetics of Desire
In this joint exhibition by Sarah Maria Scicluna and Ruth Ancilleri, curated by Carmen Aquilina, the artists invite the public to explore the connection between wild plants and their role as inherited treasures of nature, “serving as a powerful symbol of our longing for our natural roots.” Through the medium of drawing, the artists convey their observations, concerns and reflections of the world around them. The exhibition is being held at the Malta Society of Arts at Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta. Until 20th June.
The Eye & the Symbol
The Victor Pasmore Gallery at APS House in Valletta, managed by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti, will be unveiling never-before-seen works by eminent British artist Victor Pasmore alongside the permanent collection in its latest exhibition titled The Eye & the Symbol, which takes “viewers on a journey that examines Pasmore’s relationship with the Maltese islands through the various characteristics, mediums and materials he utilised during the final three decades of his life.” Ongoing.
Nostalgia
Marco Arcidiacono’s latest solo exhibition, Nostalgia, conveys a profound sense of place, space, and belonging in connection to his home, the Maltese islands – a theme that has been central to his six-decade artistic journey. With his expert use of watercolours, Marco has chronicled Maltese life in a distinctive style characterized by loose, dynamic brushstrokes, bringing to life scenes along Malta’s coast, its squares, fishing villages and its people. The exhibition, curated by Dr Charlene Vella, is on at the Palm Court Lounge inside The Phoenicia Malta. Until 30th June.
What’s Bugging You?
Greek ceramic artist Ioulia Chante debuted her imaginative and other-worldly mini monsters in her first solo exhibition, titled ‘What’s Bugging You?’, inside the basement vaults at the Malta Society of Arts. Toeing the line between functionalism and surrealism, the pieces on display present viewers with a “visual narrative of emotions and fears that derive from the exhilarating rhythms of contemporary society”. The artist uses the medium of clay to explore the human psyche, while giving a physical representation of everyday mental struggles. Until 15 June.
Mal-Hagra t-Tajn
Andrew Micallef’s latest exhibition, Mal-Hagra t-Tajn at Corner Gallery in Ghargur, revolves around the theme of stone, be it weathered, worked or in its natural state, and explored in a painstaking and hyper-realistic method. All 14 paintings, so accurate in their representation, leave the viewer feeling part of a scene that is familiar, frozen in time and studied down to the last detail, be it a still of pebbles on a beach, grounded by a red stone at its centre, or that of a pigeon balancing on the edge of a time-worn stone. Until 15 June.
Summer Lovin’
This collective exhibition, curated by Christine X Art Gallery founder Christine Xuereb Seidu, is described as a celebration of creativity and “a vibrant showcase that celebrates the beauty and vitality of summer through the lens of art and photography.” Featured works of more than 10 upcoming and established artists and photographers are intended to evoke warmth, joy and nostalgia synonymous with the season. From June 20th.
Main image: What’s Bugging You? exhibition / Photo by Mark Scicluna
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