The fusion of cultures that is the Mediterranean is a topic that resonates with the Maltese, particularly in an era where borders are fluid and migration a phenomenon close to us all. But of course, translating the concept to the stage is not an easy process, particularly when the chosen medium is a multi-disciplinary performance that brings together three of the high arts - … [Read more...] about Les Nuits Barbares: migration & art
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RITO, by OtraDanza at MIAF
Contemporary dance and visual arts come together in RITO, a stunning and ground-breaking production by Otradanza that is the brainchild of artist Susanna Guerrero and director Asun Noales. Set to wow audiences at this year’s Malta International Arts Festival, this is the kind of artistic performance that needs to be experienced to be understood, as mere words will not do … [Read more...] about RITO, by OtraDanza at MIAF
MIAF2022: RootlessRoot
Four female dancers share the stage with four, large, marble sculptures in a spectacular interaction between the physical form, movement and sound in Stones and Bones. This devised piece by RootlessRoot performance company, which forms part of this year’s Malta International Arts Festival programming, is set to create a 360-degree sensorial impact within the audience thanks to … [Read more...] about MIAF2022: RootlessRoot
LE.IVA, by Austin Camilleri
Photo: Brian Grech Austin Camilleri's Le.Iva is one of those visual art exhibitions that you stay with you long after your visit, causing you to go back again and again just in case you missed something. And sure enough, with every visit, a new detail, a new interpretation emerges, giving rise to yet again more discussion and ponderings. Because I missed the opening, I … [Read more...] about LE.IVA, by Austin Camilleri
Aħmar Ħelu w’Qares at Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq
A study in bold strokes and fiery reds that made me weave stories in my head A visit to Il-Kamra ta' Fuq at the New Life Bar, in Mqabba, had long been overdue. This new(ish) exhibition space, curated by the Art Sweven team, has been particularly prolific in the past months with exhibitions by some really great names. Yet, I only managed to visit last week. Shameful, I … [Read more...] about Aħmar Ħelu w’Qares at Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq