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Culture Matters<\/a>: The Valletta 2018 – European Capital of Culture<\/a> Foundation will be exploring the legacy of the European Capital of Culture title through a seminar discussing research findings from 2017.<\/p>\n

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A unique project focusing on the exchange of language, poetry and potatoes<\/a>. Malta and Leeuwarden share strong agricultural ties,exchanging potato crops and seeds twice a year. From these seeds, Maltese farmers grow potatoes which are then shipped back to Leeuwarden. Poetry in Potato Bags makes use of this relationship by exchanging poetry along with the agricultural produce. Poetry in Potato Bags is a Valletta 2018 – European Capital of Culture<\/a> collaboration with Potatoes Go Wild, Inizjamed, Appo\u0121\u0121, and, of course, Leeuwarden 2018.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The seminar will be addressed by a number of individual researchers and public entities carrying out qualitative and quantitative research across a number of sectors. Also addressing the conference will be Szilvia Nagy, who forms part of Local Operators Platform (LOCOP), a research network dedicated to critically assessing cultural policies and supra-regional funding strategies such as the European Capital of Culture programme.<\/p>\n

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Wi\u010b\u010bna \/ Our Face<\/a> project, led by Zvezdan Reljic, Yugoslav\/Maltese photographer, is planned to be a book of around 200 photographic portraits of individuals from different backgrounds, generations and ethnicities who currently reside in Malta and accompanied by a short caption taken from the individual\u2019s answer to the often complicated question \u201cWhere are you from?\u201d Wi\u010b\u010bna \/ Our Face<\/a> Zvezdan Relji\u0107<\/span> Prints by Zvezdan Reljic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Italian post-rock<\/a> outfit Mokadelic<\/a>, renowned for their breathtaking soundtracks, besides their albums proper, played two exclusive nights at the University Campus Theatre (ex MITP) in Valletta last weekend. In a rather unique experience for Malta, the five piece Rome-based band, who have scored soundtracks for Oscar-winning director Gabriele Salvatores amongst others, will play their soundtrack to the hit Italian TV series ‘Gomorra’ in its entirety; in what promises to be a special musical and visual experience.<\/p>\n

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\u0126a\u0121raisland<\/a> is a collection of reflections by Isaac Azzopardi<\/span> about the changing aesthetics of Malta. Through the use of construction material, appropriation and rubbing techniques, the show revolves around three main references: Austin Camilleri\u2019s installation Stones from 1999, as a Maltese contemporary art canon, Anselm Kiefer\u2019s ideas about art as alchemy and Malta\u2019s changing urbanity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Led by artistic director Mikiko Kikuta, European Eyes on Japan \/ Japan Today <\/a>is a visual arts project that has toured over thirty European Capitals of Culture since 1999. In anticipation of our European Capital of Culture year, the project extended an invitation to Maltese photographer, Alexandra Pace, from Valletta 2018 and photographer Alice Wielinga from our twin European Capital of Culture, Leeuwarden-Frysl\u00e2n 2018. Both photographers lived and work in Japan, looking to capture the country\u2019s lifestyle through a European lens. An exhibition featuring the work of both artists will be hosted in Malta at Spazju Kreattiv, after which it will travel to Leeuwarden and Japan.<\/p>\n

Latitude 36 \u2013 exhibition by Charlie Cauchi<\/a>, a project stemming from Charlie Cauchi\u2019s upbringing as a Maltese migrant\u2019s daughter in the United Kingdom, brings real-life stories to the forefront to create \u201ca more honest and open debate about migration\u201d. For more information visit www.latitude36.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Heba Shibani<\/a> is a Libyan journalist and news producer who has worked in a number of Libyan and international media outlets such as Reuters, Libya\u2019s channel, and Alaseema Television. After eight years in photojournalism and street photography, her approach has evolved to present heritage with a fresh edge, by illustrating the relationship between a place and its residents and focusing on the concept of home. During The Trail Heba will be running photoshoots for Trail visitors, with an option for visitors to keep their photos \u2013 a unique opportunity not to miss out on! Heba AlShibani<\/a> Allura – The Trail 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Malta Calls<\/a>, a kaleidoscopic outdoor dance performance envelops the crowd in a 360-degree sensory experience. Drama, dance and film join forces in this pumping event, where projections representing \u2018Present\u2019 and \u2018Future\u2019 twist and turn, play and replay, as their movements capture aspirations, hopes and dreams in a moment of eternal anticipation. Malta Calls will be held on the grounds of St Clare\u2019s College Secondary (ex Sir Adrian Dingli), Pembroke on Friday 20th July from 8pm onwards. \u017bfinMalta<\/a> Valletta 2018 – European Capital of Culture<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2018Reflections and Connections<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018\u0126a\u0121arna\u2019 inaugurated as part of Art in Public Spaces. Two of the winning projects from the Art in Public Spaces competition which took place in 2015. 6 different projects intended for 6 particular spaces had won this competition. The two projects inaugurated are in Gozo, where \u2018Reflections and Connections\u2019 is a public staircase which has been adorned with mosaic in G\u0127ajnsielem and \u2018\u0126a\u0121arna\u2019 is a contemporary sculpture in Xag\u0127ra. Minister for Gozo Justyne Caruana was also present for the inauguration of the second project. \u0127a\u0121arna<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Decor Elly<\/a> is a home-based 3D printing workshop which produces unique figurines for further processing, using decoupage & other finishes. Long before entering the world of 3D printing, Elaine was experimenting with photography and papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 sculptures, as well as textile design including techniques such as weaving and macrame. Then, introduced to 3D design during her studies, she became interested in this process and the scope for creating her own products from start to finish. The range of objects she designed and produced started to grow; from a multi-coloured cow resembling contemporary dialogue with figurative arts (i.e. Damien Hirst), to creative remixes of classical art usually found only in established museums or galleries (e.g. the Venus de Milo, Michelangelo\u2019s David) \u2013 all with an unexpected and quirky touch.\u00a0 Beyond Elaine\u2019s intriguing choices of themes, her trademark approach lies in her use of experimental finishes, and how these unusual textures add another level of surprise for her audiences. Decor Elly<\/a> Elly LongLegs<\/span> Michal Lubay Lubiszewski<\/span><\/p>\n

We met up with Martha<\/a> who literally does something out of nothing! Taking #<\/span>upcycling<\/span><\/span><\/a> to a whole new level.<\/p>\n

The word MODS stands for \u201cMusic on D Spot\u201d, which describes the mission of this collective of Portuguese musicians: to create improvised music with intimate connections to moving images in cinema or video. This edition of MODS COLLECTIVE<\/a> investigates the work of Malta\u2019s cinema pioneer, Cecil Satariano, an award-winning filmmaker of great artistic value whose work is still largely unrecognised in Malta and Europe. Taking as its starting point two short films by Satariano \u2013 \u201cI\u2019m Furious Red\u201d and \u201cGuzeppi\u201d \u2013 Portuguese and Maltese musicians bring improvisational forms to table. Much more than a soundtrack, this is a piece of music that works symbiotically with cinema, creating a new layer of meaning alongside Satariano\u2019s work. Created and organised by Capivara Azul \u2013 Cultural Association, in co-production with Fondazzjoni Kreattivit\u00e0 with the collaboration of Marietherese Voice Studio and with the support of the Valletta 2018 Foundation and the Guimar\u00e3es Municipality.<\/p>\n

The Valletta 2018 Foundation was one of the main partners supporting the Malta Robotics Olympiad, which has now established itself as Malta\u2019s major annual event for design, technology and education. Following two years of successful collaborations, the Valletta Design Cluster partnered with the Design and Technology Learning Centre to present the Design & Technology Expo at a special edition of the Malta Robotics Olympiad (MRO) in 2018. The event\u00a0brought together educational institutions, technology and innovation-driven enterprises and agencies, as well as private exhibitors, while also hosting diverse national and international events, competitions, challenges and exhibitions. For more information about the event, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.mromalta.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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MASTERCLASS<\/a> by Liliana Cavani at Valletta Campus – University of Malta. During this class Liliana Cavani discussed the distinctive features of her craft of directing film. The event was introduced by Prof Gloria Lauri-Lucente and moderated by Prof Gaetana Marrone Puglia. The session was also be open to questions from the audience. University of Malta<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Our European Capital of Culture<\/a> year begins with a unique celebration that\u2019s worthy of the traditional Maltese Festa<\/a>. Visit the capital from the 14th to the 21st of January and participate in our island-wide festa!<\/p>\n