MICAS Launches The Fourth International Art Weekend In Valletta
The fourth edition of the MICAS International Art Weekend was launched last Friday with the unveiling of a work of art by internationally acclaimed artist Michele Oka Doner.
‘The Palm Goddess for Malta’ draws inspiration from the monumental leaves of Phoenix dactylifera, a palm that inhabits the Maltese archipelago. Michele Oka Doner, an internationally renowned artist whose career spans six decades, explained that her sculpture embodies human aspiration and the desire to be lifted and moved forward by creative expression.
‘The MICAS International Art Weekend is a testament to Malta’s international aspirations and commitment to looking towards the future,’ said Minister for the Arts Owen Bonnici during his inaugural speech.
“The government is committed to investing in the creation of a high-profile artistic programme of events that strengthens the Maltese cultural calendar and products for the cultural tourist as well as investing in new cultural infrastructures such as the Malta International Contemporary Art Space (MICAS), its Sculpture Garden and terraces.”
This significant investment for the country is being realised through European Regional Development Funds and state funding.
MICAS keeps growing and developing its international art programme and its community and education strand. “We are stepping up the effort to make contemporary art accessible to wider audiences while expanding our network and collaboration with international peer institutions,” MICAS Chairperson Phyllis Muscat said.
‘The Palm Goddess for Malta’ will remain accessible for the public to visit and enjoy at Pjazza Teatru Rjal. The work will eventually be relocated to the MICAS Galleries once this project is completed.
Photo credit: Pierre Sammut and Nick Merrick, Hedrich Blessing.
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