Art and culture in the city for gentlemen...
So what's new for these coming months in Valletta?
The varied history of Valletta is evidence enough of how a city can shoulder on in high times and low times. That is Valletta has seen brave days, sad, dark days, and happy times too and once again like a phoenix, despite the situation in the world, despite no money circulating - wars or no wars, uprisings or no uprisings, the world still goes round in this noble city, likewise in the world of art. Therefore the show must go on and so all exhibitions will go on show.
This month sees the opening of the much anticipated and renowned Alphonse Mucha exhibition, entitled 'In Quest For Beauty'. Housed at the National Museum of Archaeology in Republic Street in the elegant 'Salon', this establishment will open its doors to the public as of 25th February all the way through to 15th May 2011. This is a chance in a life time for those who do not have the opportunity to travel aboard to view exhibitions, but who still love and appreciate anything of beauty and worth. The works of Alphonse Mucha (Czech Art Nouveau Printmaker, 1860-1939) are inspired by all things beautiful and natural and of course also portray a period in art history that will forever be associated with fantasy, freedom and inspiration. A period in time when the artist was finally given the full go ahead to break away with tradition. In fact a time when even the impressionists were finally accepted and their works appreciated. This exhibition promises to be ' a major exhibition featuring a selection of over one hundred works, including paintings, lithographs, sculpture, jewelery, photographs, drawings and other artifacts.'
Kenneth Gambin, the national agency’s chief curator explained how this vernissage came about, that is while he was searching for a high level exhibition he came across these works and then went on to contact the Mucha Foundation in Prague.
Heritage Malta has prepared a catalogue exploring the impact of Art Nouveau in Malta and makes a great souvenir of this worthwhile exhibition.
Alphonse Mucha 1860-1939,
will be showcased at the Salon of the National Museum of Archaeology in Republic Street, Valletta between February 25 and May15 2011.
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Other Exhibitions in Valletta these coming months
19 February – 20 March 2011
Face Value
A retrospective exhibition of paintings by artist Madeleine Gera at the Contemporary Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
23 February
Art & Wine @ South Street
The first session of the third edition in the series of Art & Wine @ South Street promising interesting discussions over a glass of wine at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.
25 February to 15 May
In quest of beauty: Alphonse Mucha 1860-1939
An exhibition of artworks by this world renowned Czech artist, including paintings, lithographs, sculpture, jewellery, photographs, drawings and other artefacts, at the Salon of the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Further information will be available in the media closer to the date.
28 February
Jewellery in Malta during the Knights Period
A lecture by Francesca Balzan organized by the Malta Branch of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Lecture is open to the general public. Free entrance.
March
Solidarity, Opportunity, Cooperation: Exhibiting projects funded by EEA-Norway Grants 2004-2009 through school pupils’ artistic renditions, Exhibition in the lobby of the National Museum of Archaeology organized by the Maltese Focal Point for the EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms, the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division within OPM, of secondary school students’ artistic renditions of projects funded by the EEA-Norway Grants 2004-2009. Projects to be exhibited include the Conservation of Hal Saflieni Hypogeum World Heritage Site which involved the non-invasive 3D Documentation of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum underground complex.
4-9 March
Carnivart
Activities related to Carnival including hands-on activities for the whole family and guided tours. At the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. More details will be available on the website.
March
Art & Wine @ South Street
The second session of the third edition in the series of Art & Wine @ South Street promising interesting discussions over a glass of wine at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.
26 March – 1 May
Home
An exhibition of paintings by artists Michael von Cube and Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci at the Contemporary Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
March
Albert Ganado Commemorative Exhibition
Exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street,Valletta. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
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Other Exhibitions in Valletta these coming months
19 February – 20 March 2011
Face Value
A retrospective exhibition of paintings by artist Madeleine Gera at the Contemporary Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
23 February
Art & Wine @ South Street
The first session of the third edition in the series of Art & Wine @ South Street promising interesting discussions over a glass of wine at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.
25 February to 15 May
In quest of beauty: Alphonse Mucha 1860-1939
An exhibition of artworks by this world renowned Czech artist, including paintings, lithographs, sculpture, jewellery, photographs, drawings and other artefacts, at the Salon of the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Further information will be available in the media closer to the date.
28 February
Jewellery in Malta during the Knights Period
A lecture by Francesca Balzan organized by the Malta Branch of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Lecture is open to the general public. Free entrance.
March
Solidarity, Opportunity, Cooperation: Exhibiting projects funded by EEA-Norway Grants 2004-2009 through school pupils’ artistic renditions, Exhibition in the lobby of the National Museum of Archaeology organized by the Maltese Focal Point for the EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms, the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division within OPM, of secondary school students’ artistic renditions of projects funded by the EEA-Norway Grants 2004-2009. Projects to be exhibited include the Conservation of Hal Saflieni Hypogeum World Heritage Site which involved the non-invasive 3D Documentation of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum underground complex.
4-9 March
Carnivart
Activities related to Carnival including hands-on activities for the whole family and guided tours. At the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. More details will be available on the website.
March
Art & Wine @ South Street
The second session of the third edition in the series of Art & Wine @ South Street promising interesting discussions over a glass of wine at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.
26 March – 1 May
Home
An exhibition of paintings by artists Michael von Cube and Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci at the Contemporary Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
March
Albert Ganado Commemorative Exhibition
Exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street,Valletta. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
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