Valletta Contemporary

Valletta Contemporary (VC)[1] is an independent exhibition space located in Valletta, Malta. Opened in April 2018, it is operated by the Norbert Francis Attard Foundation (formerly META Foundation). The gallery is housed in a restored 400-year-old warehouse on East Street near St. Barbara Bastions and Lower Barrakka Gardens.[2][3]

Valletta Contemporary Art Space, Valletta, Malta

Art space

Valletta Contemporary operates as a non-profit art space[4][5] and is affiliated with the contemporary art platform Ocula.[6]

VC Main Hall

The gallery was founded by artist and architect Norbert Francis Attard, who also oversees its operations.[2] The exhibition space was developed over ten years by converting three adjoining historic warehouses.[7][8]

Exhibitions

VC Art Space, Valletta, Malta

Valletta Contemporary hosts exhibitions featuring local and international contemporary artists. Selected exhibitions include:

VC Editions

VC Editions is a project established to support artists by producing limited-edition artworks. The editions are created in collaboration with the artists and sold exclusively through the gallery.[17][18]

Events

In December 2019, Valletta Contemporary hosted the MET(a) Gala, a fundraising event combining contemporary art and fashion.[19][20]

That same year, the MICAS International Art Weekend included talks held at the gallery with speakers such as Sir Norman Foster.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Valletta Contemporary | Art Gallery | Malta". Valletta Contemporary. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  2. ^ a b "Much-anticipated contemporary art gallery officially opens in Valletta". GuideMeMalta. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  3. ^ Address: 15, 16, 17, Triq Lvant (East Street), Valletta, Malta
  4. ^ "Valletta Contemporary". Artland. Archived from the original on 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  5. ^ "Mahalla Festival | Mahalla". 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  6. ^ "Valletta Contemporary Malta". Ocula. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  7. ^ Galea, Anna Marie (12 August 2018). "An Artistic Hub". Times of Malta. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  8. ^ Swale, Laura (28 December 2019). "For the Love of Art". Times of Malta. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  9. ^ "MutualArt.com - The Web's Largest Art Information Service". MutualArt. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  10. ^ "Valletta Contemporary – double bill of exhibitions". Times of Malta. 16 June 2019. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  11. ^ "TABITA REZAIRE". ARTZID. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  12. ^ "Celebrating the French ideal". Times of Malta. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  13. ^ "German artist has solo show at Valletta Contemporary". Times of Malta. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  14. ^ "UP TO NOW, VALLETTA CONTEMPORARY, MALTA «". Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  15. ^ "Playful subversion". Times of Malta. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  16. ^ Lafferty, Esther (15 September 2024). "Works by Ai Weiwei, Tracey Emin and Others on Show at Valletta Contemporary". Times of Malta. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  17. ^ "VC Editions | Valletta Contemporary". Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  18. ^ "Artworks Exhibiting at Valletta Contemporary Art Gallery". Ocula. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  19. ^ "Valletta Contemporary MET[A] GALA • Malta's Culture Portal". 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  20. ^ Borg, Coryse (2019-11-19). "Valletta Contemporary to Host MET Gala". Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  21. ^ "MICAS Launches International Art Weekend In Valletta Malta". Artlyst. Retrieved 2021-04-02.

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