Malta

Inaugural Edition of Maltabiennale.art 2024 Officially Opens

T he inaugural edition of maltabiennale.art 2024 officially opened, inviting the art lovers the world over to come to Malta and join in this rich and diverse celebration of contemporary art and heritage running until May 31, 2024. Bringing together over 100 acclaimed international and local artists, the biennale will unfold across 20 esteemed heritage sites in Malta and Gozo, promising a tapestry of unique artistic visions, where each painting, sculpture, video installation, and more is set to breathe new life into these historically significant locations.

The central theme of maltabiennale.art “white sea olive groves” will play out within the biennale’s Main Pavilion, an artistic exploration that comes to life across many locations and through four intertwined sub-themes: Can You Sea?: The Mediterranean as a Political Body; The Counterpower of Piracy; Decolonising Malta: Polyphony Is Us; and The Matri-archive of the Mediterranean. Each sub-theme provides a canvas for diverse perspectives, all of which collectively strive to challenge preconceptions about the role of art in society, explore how contemporary art can shed new light on our heritage, and offer new perspectives into Maltese and Mediterranean identity. The Main Pavillion’s carefully curated journey sees artworks which both contrast with and complement one another, creating a multi-spectrum experience for visitors that is as thought-provoking as it is emotionally engaging.

In Valletta, artworks grace the Grand Master’s Palace, MUZA, the National Museum of Archaeology, Tal-Pilar church, Main Guard, National Library, Fort St. Elmo, Underground Valletta, and Auberge d’Aragon. The Three Cities host exhibits at Dock 1, The Armoury, Fort St. Angelo, the Inquisitor’s Palace, and Villa Portelli in Kalkara. Gozo features installations in various sites within The Citadella, including Gozo Cultural Centre and the Grain Silos, as well as at Ġgantija temples.

For the full schedule of exhibitions, events, artists’ details, and locations, visit the official website and become a part of this extraordinary arts and culture experience. The journey begins at
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