Malta's traditional trades, architectural structures, flora and fauna have a story to tell. Their presence or lack thereof, is proof of our nation's rich history. This is what will be depicted in the latest publication by APS Bank titled "Vanishing Malta".
The book, which was launched on Friday 11 March at APS Bank Centre, presents a collection of photos by Lorraine Abela, Mark Pace, Martin Agius, Anastasia Zhukova Rizzo, Tomoko Goto, and essay contributions by Sergio Muscat and Vincent Zammit. To complement the book launch, the Bank decided to display all the photos within the publication in an exhibition which will run until the 30th June 2016.
Addressing those present at the launch, APS Bank Chairman, Mr E.P. Delia, announced that Vanishing Malta was the first instalment of a three year project. "'Vanishing Malta' promotes a position that may be summarised as 'Photography with a purpose'. Recording an image has never been so convenient and instantaneous with the arrival of the digital revolution. Apart from creating pictures that challenge viewers to emotionally respond to the imagery that confronts them, the photographs will thus also convey 'statements' possibly influencing personal behaviour", highlighted Mr Delia.
Book editor and exhibition curator, Kevin Casha remarked that "this project bears witness to the heritage which we sometimes take for granted and that luckily surrounds us every day".
The publication costs €35 and may be ordered from all APS branches or online on apsbank.com.mt. The public is invited to visit the exhibition at APS Bank Centre in Swatar from Monday to Friday between 08:30hrs and 13:00hrs and on Saturdays from 08:30hrs and 11:15hrs. For more information contact [email protected] or 2560 3229/2.