As the doors swing open to reveal the wonders within, the much-anticipated maltabiennale.art proudly announces the grand opening of its diverse and captivating pavilions, set to mesmerize visitors from around the globe.
Alongside the Main Pavilion, several national and thematic pavilions spotlight distinct themes, showcasing the rich spectrum of creative expression of artists from diverse backgrounds.
From the vibrant streets of Valletta to the picturesque sea views of Cottonera, these pavilions take their visitors on a delightfully enlightening journey across various key historical sites, exploring, questioning, and re-inventing concepts and stories along the way.
At MUŻA - Malta's National Community Art Museum, the Malta Pavilion explores the different narratives which exist within our archipelago, confirming some as findings and others as fantasies.
A stroll down to the National Museum of Archaeology, promises a captivating journey through the timeless essence of human creativity in the Serbian Pavillion, a zooming-in on experiences shared by the seemingly unconnected Korean and Maltese societies, and the sparking of critical discourse on the ethical dimensions of reproductive technology through visceral artistry.
In the majestic Fort St Elmo, the Austrian pavilion offers a create a transformative experience inspiring introspection, empathy, and a commitment to shaping a more inclusive and compassionate future. The Franco-German Pavilion initiates a dialogue with the sea, uncovering the old secrets held within its salt's crystals, whilst the Chinese Pavilion breathes life into texts and images, and 'Other Geographies, Other Stories' poses the question of whether we can forge a new world with a different order, inviting a 'herstorical' viewpoint.
Across the Grand Harbour's azure waves, in Fort St Angelo, the Sea Pavilion skilfully plays with Malta's seaborn identity. In Birgu too, at the Inquisitor's Palace, the Sicilian Piazza Armerina Pavilion studies new forms of balance between man and nature, in a mosaic-fashion.
Villa Portelli in Kalkara lends its charming ambience as canvas for four more national Pavilions - Ukraine, Italy, Spain and Poland, exploring the complex narratives of decolonisation and shared imperial pasts, the dynamics of inclusion through marginal spaces, the concept of identity in a multiple and plural dimension, and the key biblical story of St. John and his death at the request of
Salome, recontextualising it through a contemporary lens.
The maltabiennale.art invites you to experience the magic of its pavilions and embark on a journey of discovery that will linger in your heart and mind long after.
You can discover more on each of maltabiennale.art's pavilions by visiting this page: https://maltabiennale.art/pavilions/
maltabiennale.art is a Heritage Malta initiative through MUŻA, the Malta National Community Art Museum, in partnership with Arts Council Malta. maltabiennale.art is also presented in cooperation with the Ministries for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, and Gozo, as well as with Visit Malta, Malta Libraries, MCAST, Festivals Malta, Valletta Cultural Agency and Spazju Kreattiv. With
the participation of Malta School of Art, AUM, ŻfinMalta, KorMalta, Teat ru Manoel, Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Franco La Cecla, IULM University, Milan, Department of Humanities Studies, Faculty of Arts and Tourism, Underwater Department Heritage Malta, Archaeological Department Heritage Malta and Maritime Museum Heritage Malta.