Let’s Agree to Disagree

The exhibition of the most recent and exciting artworks from Africa featured at the gallery curated by Christine X in Sliema provides us with the latest set of stories that by unfolding continuously, tell us more about people, journeys, explorations of self and diverse societies. We may heed the artists’ call, or challenge, to agree to disagree, but on this we’ll all be happy to settle – the show shouldn’t be missed.

Albert Camus’s Meursault – A stranger to others, but true to oneself

I have just emerged from a tough read. One which is familiar and has infused the consciousness of many readers for many decades. It will claim another encounter before too much time passes. This is because the effect of the spirit summoned by Camus in 1942 L’Étranger eludes the modern Western, linear measurement of the… Continue reading Albert Camus’s Meursault – A stranger to others, but true to oneself

Arts-Based Interventions and Social Change in Europe

Andrea Kárpáti ed. Taylor & Francis, 18 Oct 2023 – Art – 254 pages This book presents 23 successful arts-based efforts to respond to social problems experienced by disadvantaged communities. The arts are a powerful means of fighting discrimination, marginalisation, neglect and even poverty. The educational programmes described in these chapters help stakeholders find solutions which are research-based, adaptable, repeatable… Continue reading Arts-Based Interventions and Social Change in Europe

Mediterranean narratives on University radio

L-ewwel Mediterran (The first Mediterranean) is the new summer weekly programme on Campus 103.7, the University of Malta radio station, produced and presented by Dr Karsten Xuereb. Every week, Dr Xuereb will seek inspiration from the works of the late Prof Sebastiano Tusa, former Superintendent for Underwater Cultural Heritage in Sicily, who sadly passed away in a… Continue reading Mediterranean narratives on University radio

Any space for heritage in the future?

Any space for heritage in the future? Out of habit we may think of our heritage as something which has preceded us. Education and tourism campaigns, addressing our children and tourists, less so young or older adults, and when they do, relying on inane posters that evoke nostalgia and rarely reflection, keep telling us so.… Continue reading Any space for heritage in the future?

Malta & Gozo Regional Cultural Strategies 2022-2027

The Regional Cultural Strategies (RCS) outline the overarching cultural themes and priorities for the Maltese islands from 2022 onwards. These cultural strategies were developed with the Regional Councils, Local Councils, non-governmental cultural organisations, Public Cultural Organisations, creative practitioners and residents of the localities. I was happy to act as Lead Author of the Gozo Regional… Continue reading Malta & Gozo Regional Cultural Strategies 2022-2027