This was another momentous week for the Malta Biennale 2026, with the official launch of the catalogue, which took place this morning at San Anton Palace in Ħ’Attard, during a presentation of the publication to Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta.
The catalogue constitutes the legacy of the Malta Biennale 2026, bringing together all the artworks of the international exhibition, the national and thematic pavilions, as well as the public progamme and satellite events.
This week, there were lots of events and activities taking place around Biennale sites, including school visits organised at the Inquisitor’s Palace and the Birgu Old Armoury, in Vittoriosa, whilst another group of students attended The Crowd workshop series at Fort St Elmo.
Four groups of students, youths and adults had scheduled visits to MUŻA – The National Community Art Museum, and participated in The Social Blanket workshop series this week, whilst group visits were planned specifically for art and history educators at the sites of the Inquisitor’s Palace and at MUŻA.
Ongoing satellite events include Ground 99, on show till May 16 at 99 F. Azzopardi, Senglea (L-Isla), and the collective exhibition titled Nothing is Clear, at axis_, Attard.
Satellite events to look out for: The second special edition of Poetry from the Future next week, which is taking place at Rumi Poetry Bar, Valletta, on May 8, as well as Darija Divan – a dance solo taking place on May 9 and 10, at St Paul’s Parish Square in Rabat, Malta.
Tickets for the Malta Biennale can be purchased via maltabiennale.art.
The full schedule of exhibitions, participating artists, pavilions and events in the public programme can also be accessed via maltabiennale.art.
The Malta Biennale is organised by Heritage Malta in partnership with Arts Council Malta, Visit Malta, the Valletta Cultural Agency and Public Broadcasting Services. The Malta Biennale is also being held in full collaboration with the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and the Ministry for Gozo and Planning.
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