A committee has been appointed to put up a monument to sculptor Anton Agius, who died last October aged 74. It is chaired by Sandro Craus who told a news conference the bronze monument would be cast at Massimo del Chiaro foundry of Pietrasanta, Italy, with whom Agius worked closely. It will be based on a design by one of Agius’ students, Joseph Scerri.

The monument will be put up at Rabat, where Agius lived. The committee is seeking a major sponsor and is hoping that residents of Rabat, other residents and organisations will contribute.

Bank accounts have been opened for the purpose: HSBC: 058-164245-050 and Bank of Valetta: 40018143333. Donations may also be made by sms on 5061-8803 for e6.99, and 5061-9235 for e11.65.