“The main mission of Heritage Malta is to protect the cultural heritage entrusted to it, in this case, works of fine art. To this effect, we were very proactive, moving some of the paintings from a number of galleries to a storage area which had a stable climate within MUŻA,” said Heritage Malta’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Noel Zammit. “This is a process which will be concluded in the coming days and is being given all the attention it deserves. We are not going to take any shortcuts for any reason whatsoever,” he added.  

Subsequently, Heritage Malta formally launched the first call for a temporary exhibition at the museum, in line with HM’s strategy set for MUŻA to place the artist at the centre of this new space, Mr Zammit announced.

“A work of art is given life through the message which it shares, and the emotions that it instils in those who see it,” emphasized Mr Zammit. The main aim of this call is the creation of dialogue in the communities of Malta and Gozo connected to the narrative expression of MUŻA’s identity, and to the preservation of the national collection for the current generation and the future ones.

“The chosen works which will be received through this call will be exhibited in the same space where one can find the most prestigious artworks. Therefore we are looking out for those artworks which leave a significant impact,” said Mr Zammit.

Artists interested in exhibiting their works can apply through the official website of Heritage Malta by 1 November.

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“Thanks to this agreement, we keep on enriching our museums and their exhibits, providing our society, as well as tourists, with a unique opportunity to view numerous artefacts which were used by the legendary Captain Cousteau who truly had Malta at heart,” says Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government Owen Bonnici, according to a press statement issued by the government’s Department of Information (DOI).

“As a government, we are committed to keep on providing a more accessible culture sector, and thanks to such initiatives we can continue to create more awareness on our history as an island nation for all to appreciate,” the minister adds.

Under the agreement, the exhibits at the Malta Maritime Museum in Birgu will include a wooden rib taken from the original vessel Calypso which is going to be donated to Heritage Malta to become part of Malta’s national collection.

Cousteau had a deep fascination with the sea and a strong desire to reveal unknown and inaccessible places to the general public. Cousteau produced over 120 films and more than 50 books. Cousteau passed away a year later at the age of 87, according to the DOI statement.

Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a French naval officer who became famous for his explorations, innovations, filmography and research. He studied the sea and all forms of life in water. 

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