Malta, splendid archipelago and state in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast, a country with a geostrategic importance known for its numerous sites related to a succession of rulers will have a new tourist attraction called Malta International Contemporary Arts Space, MICAS, the first contemporary art museum that will open its doors in October 2024.
Malta, the country's first museum dedicated exclusively to this type of art will be opened in the major centre of the country, Valletta, the southernmost capital of Europe located between to the east to the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour to the west, a city with a rich historical and cultural heritage with a commercial centre highlighted by bars,dining, cafés and shopping life.
This new cultural platform has been carefully designed to offer exhibitions and exhibitions of the highest quality by developing original ideas in its concepts, celebrating diversity and developing relationships with artists and museums of international level.
After a long period of works and restoration this museum complex is located opposite the restored hospice, a fortress dating back to the 17th century overlooking the port of Marsamxett and the city declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During their visit, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a multifaceted campus that houses 1.400 square meters with indoor galleries, outdoor sculpture gardens, fortifications, a cafeteria and a shop.
The inaugural exhibition is launched by Joana Vasconcelos, renowned Portuguese plastic artist with a career of about 30 years with an enormous variety of techniques well known for her large – scale installations who was recently commissioned to design the stage for Christian Dior's Paris Fashion Week 2023 – 2024 show.
The inauguration will present a core selection of installations focused on the domestic, along with three large works that relate to the contemplative side of human existence such as Tree of Life, The Garden of Eden and Valkyrie Mumbet.
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