This small island chain is one of the Mediterranean’s most persistent and underrated destinations when it comes to art. Some would argue that this is because Malta, with its roots deeply embedded in Roman Catholic traditions, has little new to offer compared to the Italian Renaissance. However, Maltese art is arguably much more diverse, with influences rooted not only in its crusading traditions, but also in its complex military ties to the British Empire and its proximity to North Africa.
Fortunately, in recent years, the efforts of a handful of established independent galleries and EU-backed institutions campaigning to put Maltese art on the map have ignited a visible and ever-growing momentum in the local art scene. with travel to Malta increasingly, art-loving visitors who choose to explore beyond historical monuments, beaches and UNESCO heritage sites find that there is much to see beyond MUŻA – the National Community Art Museum, St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Spazju Kreattiv cultural centre.
