The ongoing exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the private collection of an avid art enthusiast, showcasing a diverse array of artworks that span various periods, styles and mediums. This unique display is a testament to the collector’s keen eye for beauty, historical significance and artistic innovation. “The exhibition’s central theme revolves around the collector’s personal journey and evolving tastes over several decades,” says curator Charlene Vella.
“Each piece selected for this showcase tells a part of a much larger narrative, reflecting different facets of the history of art but also the collector’s own experiences and passion.” Visitors are invited to explore how personal preferences and cultural contexts have influenced the curation of the collection over time, she continues. Most of the paintings collected were acquired directly from the artists themselves, and therefore have impeccable provenance.
The exhibition largely features modern art that spans much of the 20th century, illustrating the collector’s ongoing engagement with the art world. There are also artworks by living artists. This allows viewers to also come into contact with artworks by such artists that have been in private hands for several years and therefore never before seen by the public at large.
Pieces by Carmelo Mangion, John Borg Manduca, Francis Xavier Vassallo, Raymond Pitré, Kenneth Zammit Tabona, Alex Dalli, Mary de Piro and Tonio Mallia are among the local artists. A.