Exhibition of Maltese artistic work launched in Brussels Bozar
The exhibition of the Maltese artwork Malta. Land of Sea, held in the Fine Arts Centre Bozar in Brussels, was inaugurated by the Maltese Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government Owen Bonnici.
This exhibition focuses on Malta’s characteristic features, particularly the sea surrounding the Maltese Islands, by displaying over sixty pieces of art, as well as objects of Maltese cultural heritage, both classic and contemporary.
These works, which are promoting our country and its people as a territory of land and sea, come from over twenty museums, cultural institutions, and different NGOs in Malta, in collaboration with the National Arts Council and Heritage Malta. Amongst several works in this exhibition, there is exhibited an art piece reflecting the danger which immigrants have to face while crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
This exhibition is also a remembrance of the 50th anniversary from the original proposal of Malta to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
During the inauguration of the exhibition Malta. Land of Sea, the minister addressed the audience, remarking that the sea surrounding the Maltese Islands between us unites us beyond country borders. Valletta will be the European Capital in 2018, and today we see the artists active at the highest levels ever.
Malta and its government are striving to provide more opportunities to artists, even at international level. The minister stated that the programme for the Maltese Presidency of the EU Council for this event also proves Malta’s commitment in the cultural field.
Through this exhibition, Malta delivered its vision to build a better Europe with our partners, and use art as a means of union between Europe and its neighbours, particularly the sea surrounding Malta.
Minister Bonnici urged citizens to visit this exhibition at Bozar, which will be open from 17 February till 28 May, in order to understand the beliefs and Malta’s voice, in the Mediterranean context, as well as European values.