Richard Cole, is an English artist who has contributed to major publications like The Times, The Financial Times and The Guardian and has artwork in collections such as the British Museum and the Ashmolean Museum.

Born in 1942, he studied painting at Wimbledon Art School and has had a remarkable career spanning caricatures, political cartoons, courtroom sketches, and fine art. He has also been the contract artist for CBS News, covering significant events like political debates in the House of Commons and high-profile trials in Europe.

Cole has a deep connection with Malta and Gozo, which he has visited since 1976. His love for the islands is evident in his paintings and books, such as Malta and Gozo: An Artist's View.

In 2023 he organised an exhibition in Gozo. This was dedicated to the island and  featured works that captured the essence of Gozitan village life, including scenes of traditional bobbin lace-making.

The following year he organised the Gibson Fine Art Exhibition. This exhibition highlights Cole's picturesque paintings that celebrate light and its fleeting beauty. His works evoke a sense of tranquility and emotional connection to nature.

Richard Cole has written two books about France that beautifully capture its charm

Portrait of a French Village which focuses on the village of Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, where Cole has a studio. It offers an intimate look at rural French life through his illustrations and stories.

Balades dans les Villes de l'Isère: Vue d'un Artiste is a personal and affectionate view of the towns and villages around his studio in the Isère department, showcasing his artistic impressions of the area.

His work captures the essence of Maltese life and landscapes, blending his artistic influences from German Expressionists and French Post-Impressionists.

Don't miss his latest exhibition Echoes of Life in Malta in which he has managed to catch the spirit of our island and its festi, lacemakers, fishing villages and its sea.