Currently showing at Spazju Kreattiv, A State of Limbo is artist James Micallef Grimaud's latest exhibition. Showcasing a collection of large-scale paintings, sculpture, installations and a collection of Lino prints, it is a reflection of the ineffectual way the authorities are dealing with issues of migration. Here, the artist shares the thought process that led to A … [Read more...] about Migration: Malta tactics ‘clumsy’
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‘Women call the shots’
Burlesque by Undine La Verve returns to the Spazju Kreattiv stage When Burlesque artist Undine Le Verve first hit the Maltese stages years ago, many eyebrows were raised. But, with the third edition of Maltese coming up, reactions have changed considerably and audiences appear to accept the empowering nature of 'the tease without the sleaze'. Undine shares her stories … [Read more...] about ‘Women call the shots’
Malta Comic Con is back
And with it, Jessica Martin, her of Dr Who fame. Here, she speaks about her participation in this year's Con and about her career as actress, writer and artist. You are an actress, writer and artist – which creative field do you identify most strongly with? And why? I suppose I must consider myself an actress first, as that has been at the core of my professional career … [Read more...] about Malta Comic Con is back
Zombie season is with us, bang on time for Halloween
And Malta is making another bid for the Malta Book of Records The infection is spreading. And if you're a zombie nerd like I am, you will be super happy to know that those guys who brought you the Zombie Apocalypse shenanigans last Halloween are back at it. Last year, things got real, real fast when, on a mundane Saturday afternoon the crowds started gathering. … [Read more...] about Zombie season is with us, bang on time for Halloween
Is ‘Europe’ still relevant?
An exhibition by Alex Urso - called What remains of Europe? Postcards from Grand Hotel Europa - poses the question through visual art. Interview by Karsten Xuereb. The name Alex Urso may as yet not be familiar within the visual art scene in Malta. It has, however, slowly caught on in small, creative environments in and around the peripheries of Europe. This … [Read more...] about Is ‘Europe’ still relevant?
