Art

The E.L.V. enigma, shorthand for the Linear Elamite script used in ancient Elam more than 4,000 years ago, has finally been deciphered after nearly a century of scholarly stalemate, opening a direct window into a…

A new biography of Queen Elizabeth II was launched at The Phoenicia in Valletta, marking another major addition to the growing canon of literature devoted to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. The event brought together historians, diplomats,…

Salvador Dalí is widely regarded as a 20th-century Renaissance artist because of the extraordinary range of media he mastered and his conscious embrace of the universal genius ideal embodied by Leonardo da Vinci. Born in…

A photography exhibition featuring images from Sudan and Egypt will open in Sliema, Malta, on Friday, May 29, 2026, as part of a fundraiser supporting displaced Sudanese children living in Cairo. The exhibition, titled Frames…

Maltese artist Madeleine Vella Satariano, born in 1959, is known for her deep appreciation of nature and her distinctive approach to painting that often features horses and unspoiled landscapes. In a 2023 conversation with Marie…

The 2026 Venice Art Biennale opened under a cloud of geopolitical fracture, where the usual curatorial conversations about aesthetics were overtaken by protests, resignations, and disputes over legitimacy itself. Often described as the “Olympics of…

The concept of measurement is being reexamined through the lens of art, moving beyond rigid numerical frameworks to explore more human and interpretive ways of understanding value, progress, and impact. Traditional metrics often reduce complex…

Axis has emerged as a new contemporary art space in Attard, adding to Malta’s growing cultural landscape. The venue aims to showcase experimental and interdisciplinary work, providing a platform for local and international artists working…

Edward Lear, the renowned British artist and nonsense poet, visited Gozo in March 1866 and produced an impressive collection of watercolours showcasing the island’s breathtaking landscapes. During his eight-day stay, Lear created around 80 watercolours,…

An art exhibition is showcasing the various “states” of an image, highlighting the transformative power of photography. This unique display explores how images can evolve and take on different meanings, challenging viewers to reconsider their…