Entries (RSS)| Sculptor Joseph Casha is celebrating his 70th anniversary and 50 years in the field of sculpture with an art exhibition entitled “Small is Beautiful”, consisting of 40 miniature sculptures in painted terracotta made during the last three months. The exhibition which is being inaugurated on the 21st of May is being held at the Malta School of Art to coincide with the Prize Giving Ceremony of the school. It will remain open till the 12th of June. |  |
| Casha has always had a creative relationship with the Malta School of Art that has developed and changed over five decades. He enrolled as a student in the late 1950’s in the modelling class under the supervision of George Borg and studied drawing under Vincent Apap, obtaining a four year scholarship to study abroad. On his return he was appointed art teacher in Government Secondary Schools. In 1983 he started teaching sculpture at the School of Art and in 1995 he was appointed Head of school. He retired in 2000 but he is still in charge of the popular 3D sculpture class. | |
| This is Casha’s first exhibition since his retrospective organised by the Bank of Valletta three years ago, curated by Mr Louis Saliba. |
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03
2009
Watercolour Paintings Exhibition by Jacqueline Agius
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in Blogroll| Jacqueline Agius is currently exhibiting some of her latest watercolour paintings at the Trattoria Fiorino D’Oro in Salina, L/O Naxxar. |  |
| She has a strong affinity for the outdoors and is particularly interested in capturing a sense of atmosphere and mood in her paintings. She loves the landscape with its open spaces and especially the warm stone buildings and churches standing proud against the skyline. Her aim is to work a spell on the viewer, to stir feelings. | |
| Trattoria Fiorino D’Oro is located at it-Telgha t’Alla w Ommu, Salina and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm to 11 pm and Sunday from 12 pm – 3 pm. |
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| www.artinmalta.com will be continuing its information to the art lovers. Emmanuel Caruana would like to apologize as during the past months had to stop posting information on the website. This was due to the sudden passing away of my Dad Twanny Caruana. Lord grant him eternal rest. | |
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| Keep visiting www.artinmalta.com for the latest updates. | |
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10
2008
ANIMA – the soul within – An exhibition of Sculptures and Paintings By Antonio Mifsud
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in Antonio Mifsud, Blogroll| The Inquisitor’s Palace will be hosting an exhibition of works by artist Antonio Mifsud from the 1st to 31st October 2008. For his exhibition ‘Anima – the soul within’, Antonio Mifsud is presenting a series of easel and wall-pannel sculptures, and abtract paintings. Mifsud is trying to explain the abstract part of the human being. For Mifsud, sacred art stems from man’s innate spiritual need. Beyond their religious meaning, each piece of work represents more than one possible way of interpreting this need, giving shape to our collective values, beliefs and religious perceptions. Academic artistic traditions are revived in Mifsud’s composition through the use of different media. This collection of paintings and sculptures will be inaugurated on the 2nd October 2008 by H.E., Dr. Edward Fenech Adami, President of Malta. |
| The mystical sense and architectural style of the Inquisitor’s palace merge with Mifsud’s work to create an atmosphere of reflection for those who visit this exhibition. This exhibition is being orginised with the support of HERITAGE MALTA, BOV, FEXCO MALTA, MARSOVIN and ALPHA PRODUCTIONS. |
| Antonio Mifsud was born in Malta in 1977. He receved his first art lessons under the guidance of Dr. Gorg Mallia at the Archbihop’s Seminary Secondary School Malta. Later studied privately under the tutelage of sculptor Chev. Alfred Camilleri Cauchi O.R.C.B. He is also a stage/poster designer, artistic director and script-writer for television/radio productions (Bottega: nominated category Best Documentary in the Go Television Awards 20007) in Malta. |
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03
2008
John Busuttil Leaver – Reflection
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in 43 years anniversary of the Independence, Blogroll| JOHN BUSUTTIL LEAVER presents a artistic “Reflection”, in an exhibition scheduled for the whole month of March 2008 at Stringi Café, Naxxar. |  |
| Travel through time with John’s works which give an excilerating visual reflection of the artist’s spirit. He is exhibiting 18 works painted over a long period many never before shown. Each gives a new insight into the complex and varied personality of the artist through the unity of hand and mind. | |
| The event is Leavers 10th solo exhibition (since 1986, marking his 22nd year of exhibiting) and preceeds the planned one-man show he will be holding at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity next November 08. | |
| One may visit ta’ Stringi at Victoria House, A1 Labour Avenue, Naxxar.Tel: 21422739, 79617055. Open from daily from 6.00pm till late, (next to the HSBC Branch, Naxxar Parish Church) and enjoy the paintings over a meal or just a coffee or wine throughout March 08. | |
| You may also view the artist’s works at www.geocities.com/jbleaver | |
| Emanuel Fiorentino the newspaper’s art critic of long standing, who passed away on Sunday 5th January 2008. |  |
| He produced several reviews on exhibitions those solo and those collective by local and foreign artists. His criticism was always constructive and his writing often focused on young, promising artists for whom he always offered a word of encouragement. | |
| Emanuel Fiorentino is also known for several co-authored books on Maltese artists, including Giuseppe Calì, Willie Apap and Anton Inglott. At the time of his death he was co-authoring, with Dennis Vella, a book on Emvin Cremona. | |
| During the month of February and March, the well known contemporary artist and ceramist Gabriel Caruana along with a number of well known established local and foreign artists would like to pay tribute from The Old Mill art and craft centre in Birkirkara with a collective art exhibition. | |
| The exhibition can be viewed between Monday and Friday from 1130hrs to 1300hrs and from 1730 to1900hrs and on Saturdays from 1130hrs to 1300hrs. For further details you can call at 37, Balzan Valley , Balzan. +356 21 44 36 36. | |
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11
2007
A white chapel for a white dance – Museum of Fine Arts.
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in 43 years anniversary of the Independence, Blogroll  |
An exhibition of paintings – A white chapel for a white dance – by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci is on from 2 November to 2 December at the Contemporary Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 0900hrs – 1700hrs (Last Admission 1630hrs). |
| The exhibition is meant to represent a chapel, another constant feature employed by this artist; a chapel as a place of contemplation with art as a contemplative medium, a prayer. | |
| The artist’s objective in this exhibition was to dispute white. White is the unity of light and the paintings shows an artistic thinking process with the concept of white. | |
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10
2007
Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci -A white chapel for a white dance
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in 43 years anniversary of the Independence, Blogroll |
Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci is exhibiting a number of paintings at the National museum of tine arts in Valletta between 2nd November and 2nd December. The title of this exhibition is “A white chapel for a white dance.” The theme is the dance and the tension is the whiteness against whiteness. Furthermore one feels the development process towards white with all the conflicting possibilities giving birth to the white. This is manifested by the goyesque dance theme. The following are some of the the paintings which will be exhibited.. |
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09
2007
Restoration on Emvin Cremona paintings in Gozo
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in Blogroll, Emvin Cremona |
A restoration project on paintings by Emvin Cremona In the sanctuary dedicated to the Pinu Holy Mary in Gozo has started. |
| Till now, 13 out of 20 original paintings of this artist have been restored. The other 7 paintings, the work have just started and is looking that is moving fast. It is also planned that all the paintings will be displayed for the public viewing. | |
| This project started way back in October 2005 and is being sponsored by the Bank of Valletta. The restoration is being held by Godwin Cutajar from Gozo. The paintings by Emvin Cremona were painted between 1954 and 1952. They were sent to Italy to replicate a mosaic painting. These paintings were sent back and they were kept in safe where they have been ignored. Some of which they were damaged by humidity and most of them were kept outstretched. Now they have been stretched again as per art techniques requirements. |
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09
2007
ST Gabriel Band Club 50th Anniversary – Exhibition by Gabriel Caruana
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in Blogroll, Gabriel Caruana, Press Release| On the 50th Anniversary since the purchase of the club premises of St Gabriel Band club in Balzan, the society is organising one week of activities from 22nd to 29th September 2007 On Sunday 23rd September 2007 10.00am. |
| Opening of an art exhibition by the well known Maltese artist Gabriel Caruana. The opening will be carried out by the President of the society Lino Borg and Rev. Dun Kalcidon Vassallo. This exhibition will remain open during the whole week and the entrance is free. |
| Everyone is invited for the opening ceremony where a small reception will be held in the reception hall. Once can have the opportunity to meet and speak with the artist Gabriel Caruana. |
Updates 25th September 2007 |
| I have been invited to attend for the 50 years anniversary celebration of St Gabriel’s Band club in Balzan. |
| The ceremony started when Gabriel Caruana MQR arrived in front of the band club. Gabriel who is 78 years old was hosting an exhibition of contemporary ceramic to mark the 50 years anniversary. A number of ceramic sculptures and some sketches are exhibited in the hall of the society. One could also enjoy a painting by Gabriel’s wife Mrs Mary Rose Caruana. |
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| During the ceremony a number of youths worked hard in order to make the event successful. It was a great opportunity to visit St Gabriel’s Band club premises and enjoy the hard work from some of the members in the society. This also demonstrates the commitment from a number of people who are committed towards the society and to keep the Maltese folklore living. |
