April - June

Spring was a busy time for the publishing department. A new publication, Society Fashion in Malta – the Portrait Photography of Leandro Preziosi

(1830-1860) by Caroline Tonna was published. The launch was held in April at the Casino Maltese.

Easter also brings about the first publication of the quarterly magazine Treasures of Malta. In our strife to always include a variety of both authors and articles, we put out a call for papers, encouraging students and academics to submit their research for publication. The podcast series and monthly blog on Victor Pasmore continued and we also started works on the design of the new website for the Victor Pasmore Gallery which is set to open in 2023.

Grampus

Heritage

Vocational Training in collaboration with Palazzo

Falson organised an educational and highly enjoyable week for four British students that was themed Sustaining Heritage, Present meets Past. Also at Palazzo Falson, various school tours were organised and children’s workshops continued.

May was a special month for Palazzo Falson as the museum turned 15! A Guided Highlight Tour was organised by the museum to mark International Museum Day where participants were treated to a show and tell of hidden treasures and met with museum hosts, interns and research volunteers.

Members of the Foundation for European Societies of Arm Collectors from all over Europe were invited to visit the Armoury at Palazzo Falson. The mission of this foundation is to collect, research and conserve historical arms. In June FPM released a short film celebrating 30 years of the foundation, highlighting the various exhibitions, publications and collaborations.

A-B) A children's workshop inspired by the armoury at Palazzo Falson where they created their own armour and learnt about emblems.

C) The GRAMPUS students learning about silver filigree in the courtyard of Palazzo Falson

D) The lecture/performance by members of the European Graduate School at the Casino Maltese

E) Photography of the exhibits for the upcoming exhibition In Search of Line

F) Caroline Tonna, curator of Palazzo Falson accepting the Quality Assured Award from Dr Gavin Gulia, Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority

G) Yun Chai, pianist and performer, alongside Simone Inguanez and Caroline Tonna at Palazzo Falson