The works of six Maltese artists and their relationship with space

"For many decades, Malta has been home to a thriving arts and culture scene. Its contemporary art scene emerges from a rich historical tapestry shaped by diverse Mediterranean and British influences, with its modern development gaining momentum after independence in 1964," said Edith Devaney, Artistic Director at MICAS. "Throughout the 20th century, Maltese art evolved from traditional academic styles toward modernism, with its artists frequently training in European centres, engaging with global themes while maintaining connections to the island's unique cultural heritage. For many, this has led to recognition and opportunities well beyond Malta."
Published on the occasion of the summer exhibition at MICAS, the book features the works - including paintings, sculpture, video and sound-based work - of six Maltese artists of different generations, with almost all establishing far-reaching reputations: Caesar Attard (b. 1946), Vince Briffa (b. 1958), Austin Camilleri (b. 1972), Joyce Camilleri (b. 1980), Anton Grech (b. 1965) and Pierre Portelli (b. 1961).
Arranged around the theme of space - both real and imagined - each of the six artists has responded in different ways, with some evoking a sense of a landscape and others taking a more conceptual view on the idea of space, and by extension, place.