Rotterdam-based Maltese artist Martina Farrugia has successfully put on her first solo art exhibition in the Netherlands.
‘I long to hear stories of your past’ is an exhibition that delves into nostalgic, collective Maltese memory through family photographs, with the artist herself building an archive of images which recount Malta’s historical narrative.
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The event, supported by the Embassy of Malta in the Netherlands, welcomed guests, art enthusiasts and supporters for a trip back in time into Maltese history, with everyday items reimagined into ceramic art forms. Farrugia’s work recreates a singular item present in each image.
Each ceramic piece mirrors an interpretation of the original object, still trying to capture the essence of the everyday items, much like a blurred memory.
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The objects also provide an insight into Malta’s changing social history, while also observing the many changes and milestones experienced by the Maltese population.
Snaps captured by Maltese photographer Justine Ellul and shared by Farrugia give a candid glimpse into the exhibition, with the artist thanking everyone that dropped by the exhibition.
If you want to check out more of Farrugia’s exhibition, head to martinafarrugia.cargo.site/ILTHSOYP
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