![Natural vistas bereft of human interference the inspiration for Jo Dounis in ‘Reverie’](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui/images/photos/nordic_breakwater.jpg)
![Unlocking time: Conrad Shawcross at MICAS International Art Weekend](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui/images/photos/conrad_shawcross.jpg)
![Give artists better social security, say MEPs sowing seed for EU legal framework](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/artist.jpeg)
Give artists better social security, say MEPs sowing seed for EU legal framework
MEPs want Brussels to devise legal framework that gives artists and creatives social protection, social security, and decent working conditions
MEPs want Brussels to devise legal framework that gives...
![Artworks ‘in disguise’ – the Conrad Shawcross showcase at MICAS](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/18_19_conrad_shawcross.jpg)
Artworks ‘in disguise’ – the Conrad Shawcross showcase at MICAS
Eminent British contemporary artist Conrad Shawcross’s showcase What...
Eminent British contemporary artist Conrad...
![Malta Society of Arts launches its 2023 members’ exhibition](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/josian_bonello,_to_be_or_not_to_be_mixed_media.png)
Malta Society of Arts launches its 2023 members’ exhibition
Titled The Archive: Memories & Recollections, the collective show features...
Titled The Archive: Memories & Recollections, the...
![Covered painting of Neptune found at Gran Salon within National Museum of Archaeology](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/gran_salon_2.jpg)
Covered painting of Neptune found at Gran Salon within National Museum of Archaeology
This discovery is the only remaining component of the Gran Salon's original decorative scheme, which existed before the room was redecorated in the early...
This discovery is the only remaining component of the Gran...
![Alexandra Aquilina explores identity and upbringing, in debut solo exhibition](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/screenshot_2023-07-10_at_09.36.09.png)
Alexandra Aquilina explores identity and upbringing, in debut solo exhibition
LAURA CALLEJA speaks to artist Alexandra Aquilina about her upcoming debut solo exhibition entitled Shrine hosted by MUŻA. The exhibition is curated by Lisa...
LAURA CALLEJA speaks to artist Alexandra Aquilina about her...
![Artist Norbert Francis Attard on how loss inspired his latest body of work](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/by_norbert_francis_attard.jpeg)
Artist Norbert Francis Attard on how loss inspired his latest body of work
Artist Norbert Francis Attard speaks to LAURA CALLEJA about his latest exhibition, Event & Being, a satellite show of Soap To Think With at Gozo...
Artist Norbert Francis Attard speaks to LAURA CALLEJA about...
![An interview with Dr Marcos Ariel Hourmann](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/screenshot_2023-05-31_at_09.59.31.png)
An interview with Dr Marcos Ariel Hourmann
I Will Celebrate My Death, a compelling theatre production, premieres in Malta...
I Will Celebrate My Death, a compelling theatre production,...
![Understanding decadence](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/screenshot_2023-05-30_at_09.05.29.png)
Understanding decadence
'Decadence', runs until 31 May at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta
'Decadence', runs until 31 May at the Malta Society...
![Bonnici on the rails: artist walks the democratic barrier outside Parliament](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/keith_bonnici_36mm_parliament_valletta.jpeg)
Bonnici on the rails: artist walks the democratic barrier outside Parliament
Artist Keit Bonnici’s performance act highlights the complexities of democracy, institution, state, public and collective public memory
Artist Keit Bonnici’s performance act highlights...
![The importance of the arts in health and wellbeing | Louis Laganà](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/20180910162321-c-pr181913d.jpg)
The importance of the arts in health and wellbeing | Louis Laganà
While practising the arts are not a universal treatment and solution for mental...
While practising the arts are not a universal treatment and...
![Portrait of Emma, a rape victim, is photographer’s bid to fund documentary](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/emma_portrait_therese_debono.png)
Portrait of Emma, a rape victim, is photographer’s bid to fund documentary
Photographer Therese Debono hopes her portrait spreads Emma’s story around the world, and – with a Hellerau award victory – use the prize...
Photographer Therese Debono hopes her portrait spreads...
![Tribute to Katya Saunders, one of Malta’s first openly trans personalities](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/screenshot_2022-12-12_at_08.27.48.png)
Tribute to Katya Saunders, one of Malta’s first openly trans personalities
A new exhibition by Malta Gay Rights Movement will put on display the life and legacy of Katya Saunders, one of Malta’s first openly transgender...
A new exhibition by Malta Gay Rights Movement will...
![My essentials: Gabriel Buttigieg’s cultural picks](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/dsc_5851.jpg)
My essentials: Gabriel Buttigieg’s cultural picks
No 57 | Gabriel Buttigieg, 29, Visual artist
No 57 | Gabriel Buttigieg, 29, Visual artist
![Local artist’s brand-inspired mural inspires Mr. Riley to launch Snack Attack Art Competition](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/img_2_option_1_.jpg)
Local artist’s brand-inspired mural inspires Mr. Riley to launch Snack Attack Art Competition
Entries can show Mr. Riley or the French Fries pack against any backdrop — and artists are free to use whichever creative style, medium or platform they...
Entries can show Mr. Riley or the French Fries pack against...
![London Design Biennale: Urban Fabric re-contextualises traditional Maltese village core](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/screenshot_2022-11-08_at_17.29.19.png)
London Design Biennale: Urban Fabric re-contextualises traditional Maltese village core
Installation will enjoy a prominent showcase during Fourth London Design Biennale at Somerset, in London between the 1 and 25 June
Installation will enjoy a prominent showcase during Fourth...
![Documentary on Diplomazija Astuta, the Malta Pavillion for Venice Biennale](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/arcangelo_sassolino_diplomazia_astuta_10.jpg)
Documentary on Diplomazija Astuta, the Malta Pavillion for Venice Biennale
Documentary on Diplomazija Astuta, the Malta Pavillion for La Biennale di Venezia 2022 to be aired on TVM News Plus
Documentary on Diplomazija Astuta, the Malta Pavillion for...
![Julien Vinet’s homage to ‘Mediterranean underdogs of Malta’ on display at R Gallery](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/0_54.jpg)
Julien Vinet’s homage to ‘Mediterranean underdogs of Malta’ on display at R Gallery
French artist Julien Vinet’s latest exhibition Error Code 8003, will run until 31 October
French artist Julien Vinet’s latest exhibition Error...
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‘Portelli’s not stupid: he invests in festa and sports to disable his opponents’
“Reclaim the festa... and our communities... from the Portellis and Ċaqnus of this world, from political parties and business...
“Reclaim the festa... and our communities......