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Cockatiel brooch dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

A bejewelled history of Maltese vanity | Francesca Balzan

Wednesday 17 April 2013 - 10:05
We speak to Francesca Balzan, curator of ‘Vanity, Profanity & Worship: Jewellery from the Maltese Islands’, which will be on display at Casino Maltese, Republic Street, Valletta until May 26.
‘Lovers, Paceville 2013’ from Night And Day – photo by David Pisani.

What is Paceville? | David Pisani and Elise Billiard

Wednesday 17 April 2013 - 09:50
Everyone has an opinion on Paceville, but have we ever stopped to consider the essence of Malta’s prime nightlife hub – not to mention its daytime counterpart? We speak to David Pisani and Elise Billiard, who through their photographic project Night and Day seek to pinpoint just that.
'Death's Sales Pitch' by Chris de Souza Jensen.

The Bloody Mary Prophecies | Chris de Souza Jensen

Thursday 4 April 2013 - 09:40
When the Danish, Malta-based graffiti and mural artist Chris de Souza Jensen decided to set up his first solo exhibition, he didn’t take the traditional route, and instead of a museum or gallery he’ll be exhibiting at Guy Lee’s Tattoo Parlour from April 6 to May 6. He speaks to us about the ethos behind ‘Tales of the Bloody Mary Oracle’, and what motivates him to keep creating.
Rupert Cefai: "Reality inspires us to create fiction and fiction alters our reading of reality."

‘Whatever you do, do it with a passion’ | Rupert Cefai

Tuesday 2 April 2013 - 12:24
Painter and cartoonist Rupert Cefai (of ‘Bertoons’ fame) elaborates on the themes behind his ongoing exhibition Tiers of Truths, currently on display at Christine X Art Gallery in Tigne, Sliema – while also dispensing some trenchant advice for aspiring local artists.
Malta Arts Festival Artistic Director Mario Frendo.

Malta Arts Festival returns in July

Wednesday 27 March 2013 - 14:16
Despite a change in government, it appears as though it’s business as usual for the Malta Arts Festival, which will be returning to Valletta and its environs in full swing in July.

Healing through performance | Rebecca Camilleri

Monday 18 March 2013 - 09:40
A newly-formed community-arts association teamed up with Sedqa to help recovering addicts.

Playing with the big boys | Raphael Vella

Tuesday 5 March 2013 - 11:40
Artist, curator and lecturer Raphael Vella speaks to us about being invited to exhibit his ‘Big Boys’ drawings at the ‘collateral event’ Personal Structures, taking place in May at this year’s edition of the Venice Biennale – one of the most prominent visual art events on the global calendar.

The kids are alright | James Micallef Grimaud

Thursday 21 February 2013 - 10:58
He’s getting the kids to paint murals, but don’t expect him to work for free. Street artist James Micallef Grimaud speaks to us about his contribution to the pan-European project The City Speaks, which will be happening in St James Cavalier at the end of February.

Securing a financial future for Malta’s artistic output | Toni Attard

Thursday 21 February 2013 - 10:54
Creative Economy Advisor from the Creative Economy Working Group Toni Attard fills us in on the recently set up Creative Trust: what exactly is it, and how can creative people in Malta benefit from it?

Queer happenings at St James | Emanuel Bonnici

Tuesday 12 February 2013 - 11:19
He made a pack of edible chocolate Baby Jesus statues, which were consumed by exhibition visitors, and he’s crafted a Virgin Mary out of Lego. Now, the young and always playful artist Emanuel Bonnici speaks to us about finding a home in MILKSHAKE, a collective visual arts exhibition challenging the accepted notion of gender roles at St James Cavalier.

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