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Maltese Artist Puts On Nostalgic First Solo Exhibition in the Netherlands

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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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Knife-Wielding Woman Commits Robbery at Marsascala Store

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A search is currently under way for a woman who committed an armed robbery with a knife in Marsascala on Saturday afternoon.

The video shows the individual aggressively entering the grocery store armed with a knife, threatening the staff and requesting a bag to put the money in.

 

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The woman is also heard speaking profanely and threatening the individual taking the video of her robbery.

The Police’s preliminary investigations have revealed that the woman entered the establishment, asked for the money and fled the scene with the cash.

An investigation is currently under way.

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Race-Winning Horse Tests Positive for Cocaine, Ketamine, Meth & Other Substances

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A racehorse has tested positive for cocaine, stanozolol, ketamine, methamphetamine and other substances after being test following a race victory last month.

Multiple substances were found in six-year-old Halina Jibay’s system after the mare outran nine other horses at the Marsa racecourse on October 1st, a laboratory test has revealed.

The mare’s owner was issued a €350 fine – the lowest possible fine –  and suspended from racing for two years.

The Times of Malta have confirmed that the test, carried out by the Laboratoire des Courses Hippiques found the drugs, including the synthetic steroid (sanozolol), the tranquiliser (ketamine) and the stimulating drug (methamphetamine in its system, with cocaine use being one of the most serious Malta Racing Club rule breaches.

The owner had until today to present counter-findings, with the issue being reported to the police if none are presented.

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26-Year-Old Sustains Serious Injuries After Coast Road Incident on Saturday

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A 26-year-old man from Gudja sustained a number of injuries on Saturday after losing control of his motorcycle at the Coast Road.

The police were informed of the incident at around 4:30PM, with preliminary investigations revealing that the Gudja resident lost control of his BMW motorcycle.

After being attended to by a medical team and taken to Mater Dei hospital, it was revealed that the man sustained serious injuries.

An investigation is currently underway.

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