“Art is about life itself, it reflects our existence and what surrounds us,” says Bartolo, a mental fitness expert, as the programme opens with a powerful statement on the link between art and human experience.

The conversation explores how creativity allows us to express thoughts and emotions that words alone often can’t capture. Tanti explains how the subconscious is engaged through creative acts: “Creativity makes it easier to express what we feel.”

Zammit, meanwhile, focuses on the importance of flexibility and exploration in children’s artistic development: “For children, art is about discovery, it’s their way of understanding the world.”

The episode also touches on deeply moving stories about children using art to communicate feelings of safety, belonging, and personal identity, often revealing emotional layers that might otherwise remain hidden.

The panel challenges educators and parents to shift away from rigid approaches to teaching art, asking instead how we can encourage creativity without limiting it with strict rules.

If you’ve ever wondered why art is essential not just in galleries, but in classrooms and in everyday life, this episode is a must-watch.

Catch L-Għaliex tonight at 8pm on Facebook for a thoughtful, inspiring look at how art shapes who we are, as individuals and as a society.