(I) WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP excerpt from own text in #iwillfollowtheship publication: “@_matthew_attard_ : I, as a pronoun, I as in, an ‘eye’. A play on words, on pronunciation; a synthesis. A vessel for conversations and voyages transcending temporal boundaries. ‘I/eye’ extends beyond the conventional confines of language, seamlessly intertwining visual representation, the artist’s presence and practice, the cultural significance of ship graffiti and the profound influence of the gaze. It blurs the boundaries between the individual and the collective, the human and the technological, forging connections between tangible and intangible existence through the expressive language of drawing and mark-making.” - I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP is the project selected for the Malta Pavilion at @labiennale Arte 2024, commissioned by @artscouncilmalta. The solo artist is @_matthew_attard_ and the co-curators are @elysetonna and @saradolfiagostini. The project managers are @mariagalea__mg and @galleriamichelarizzo, the software was developed by @itsjoeyborg and audio by @naqara_ . The exhibition was designed and coordinated by @elysetonna and produced by @we_exhibit. The visual identity was developed by @2point3 and press covered by @margaret_london. The publication was published by @moussemagazine, with proof reading by @fondazzjoni.patrimonju.malti. Legal consultancy by @j9mlt. From ACM’s end, the project is managed by Dr @romina.delia.x (Internationalisation Executive), @portelliceline (Internationalisation Support Coorindator) and Dr @frank_psaila (PR and Marketing - International Projects). 📸 1: by @lukecaruana_2.3 2: process sketch by @_matthew_attard_ 3: own video - documentation of @_matthew_attard_ eye-tracking process 4: own photo - eye graffito on chapel wall at Wied Qirda, Żebbuġ (Malta) #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #curator #curatorial #exhibitiondesign #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere
Some recent press reviews of Malta Pavilion at Biennale Arte 2024! Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the pavilion with I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP by Matthew Attard! @iwillfollowtheship @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @labiennale @artscouncilmalta @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea__mg #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
Malta Pavilion co-partner with @idrawpenplotter from UUNA TEK to make this artwork - @iwillfollowtheship on La Biennale di Venezia 2024. "Ship graffiti, once solitary etchings in stone, multiplied, transforming into a collective practice across the Maltese Islands and anywhere where maritime activity was abundant." #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
Yesterday I visited the La Biennale di Venezia, 60. Esposizione d’Arte. Spent the day just going through the section in the Arsenale. There were many really good pieces but this was my personal highlight- I Will Follow The Ship, by the artist Matthew Attard in the Malta Pavillion. The photographs show a part of the installation which is described as a Sculptural wall, featuring pen-plotted drawings on reconstituted stone panels. #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavillon #matthewattard #labiennaledivenezia #biennalevenezia #biennalevenice #arsenalevenezia #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #contemporarydrawing #contemporarydrawings #eyetracking #eyetracker #shipgraffiti @_matthew_attard_ @maltapavilion2024 @labiennale
“I Will Follow The Ship” by Matthew Attard is this year’s project for the Malta Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2024! @iwillfollowtheship @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @labiennale @artscouncilmalta @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea__mg ph. @eoingreally #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
@iwillfollowtheship and @_matthew_attard_ featured on @heromag Read more in our story ☝️ @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @margaret_london 📷 @eoingreally #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
Ship graffiti, once solitary etchings in stone, multiplied, transforming into a collective practice across the Maltese Islands and anywhere where maritime activity was abundant. Matthew’s gaze, akin to a mariner’s compass, traces contours of evolution and journeys across time. His eye-tracker in turn follows his gaze. The ship graffiti emerge beyond mere visual expressions but as testimonials of communal practice, intertwining religious devotion and artistic evolution. Their representation symbolises influence and connection, ultimately questioning the separation between humanity and technology. Text by co-curator @elysetonna @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @artscouncilmalta Special thanks go to @idrawpenplotter @halmann_vella and Ship Graffiti Project by @heritagemalta Photos by @eoingreally #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
The official publication of I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP is an extension of the project at the Malta Pavilion at La Biennale Arte 2024. “Akin to the pages of our multiple sketchbooks embodying the process which unfolded throughout, the collection of texts and images that follow in the publication convey the different elements and the developmental journey of the project, I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP” - Elyse Tonna Co-curator Edited by @elysetonna and @_matthew_attard_ Texts by Arts Council Malta, Caesar Attard, Matthew Attard, Joey Borg, Glen Calleja, Sara Dolfi Agostini, Domenico Quaranta,Elyse Tonna, Halmann Vella. @glencalleja @itsjoeyborg, @d0m3nic040 @halmann_vella Publishing Editor Agnese Cantelmi @moussemagazine Graphic Design Anna Azzali @moussemagazine Proofreading @fondazzjoni.patrimonju.malti Commissioner @artscouncilmalta Artist @_matthew_attard_ Curators @elysetonna , @saradolfiagostini Project Managers @mariagalea__mg , @galleriamichelarizzo #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship @labiennale
@iwillfollowtheship listed top 10 Pavilions @labiennale on @artribune @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @margaret_london #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
Press conference moments as Malta Pavilion launches the project @iwillfollowtheship at @labiennale commissioned by @artscouncilmalta @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @we_exhibit @2point3 @itsjoeyborg @j9mlt @naqara_ @margaret_london @lovinmalta @artz_id @fondazzjoni.patrimonju.malti @heritagemalta Sponsored by @bovbankofvalletta @villa_montallegro @visitmalta @galleriamichelarizzo @halmann_vella @mapfremiddlesea @peopleandskin @hudson_malta foundation @maltairport @idrawpenplotter Photo credits @eoingreally #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
We are proud to present our project I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP Malta’s Pavilion at The Venice Biennale 2024. Commissioned by @artscouncilmalta Delivered by the youngest team to ever represent Malta at the International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP incorporates contemporary drawing, historical references and digital technology, originating from Attard’s latest explorations into AI and digital technology as a form of drawing. The project takes its inspiration from Attard’s interest in historical images of ‘ex-voto’ (a votive offering of gratitude or devotion) ship graffiti, vernacular iconographies which speak of ancient local tales of faith and salvation across the Mediterranean. Located on the facades of wayside chapels throughout Malta, it is thought that these ship graffiti, ephemeral etchings in stone, were crafted by seafarers due to the religious significance and political immunity these buildings offered. These maritime graffiti resonate with many cultures whose relationship with the sea has been - and still is - crucial. The ship remains a unifying metaphor of hope for survival. @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @margaret_london @itsjoeyborg @2point3 @artz_id @lovinmalta @fondazzjoni.patrimonju.malti @moussemagazine @heritagemalta @labiennale @we_exhibit Photo credits by @eoingreally @bovbankofvalletta @hudson_malta foundation @mapfremiddlesea @peopleandskin @intervisions @halmann_vella @villa_montallegro @visitmalta #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP, located within this year’s Malta Pavilion at the Arsenale @labiennale, will take the form of a multi-layered installation, overlapping physical and virtual environments. Commissioned by @artscouncilmalta @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea_mg @galleriamichelarizzo @iwillfollowtheship The image features Eye-tracking concept sketch of I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP, 2023 Eye-tracking drawing, Photo, Generative Algorithm Digital image – Variable dimensions ©️ Matthew Attard and Galleria #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
One day left to officially launch @iwillfollowtheship as Malta’s National Pavilion at the 60th Edition of @labiennale commissioned by @artscouncilmalta 🇮🇹🇲🇹🚢 @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @2point3 #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
@iwillfollowtheship featured on @exibart ✨ @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @margaret_london #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
From points, to lines, to polygons, back to points. Cyclical. @labiennale @iwillfollowtheship @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo Matthew Attard, Eye-tracking © Matthew Attard and Galleria Michela Rizzo #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
@iwillfollowtheship featured on @dezeen events guide!✨ @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @margaret_london #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
At a time of climate change, rising sea levels, and questions of people’s place in a hyper-technological world, these humble marks of hope take on a new symbolic meaning. @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo Matthew Attard, Stone wall study (I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP), 2023 Eye-tracking drawing, Globigerina Limestone 56x24x3cm © Matthew Attard and Galleria Michela Rizzo #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @labiennale @iwillfollowtheship
We’ve just received My Art Guide Venice Biennale 2024 edition! @myartguides @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @margaret_london #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @labiennale @iwillfollowtheship
The title hints at the interplay between “I” and “eye”, symbolising both the objective and subjective nature of Attard’s work. @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
Matthew Attard interviewed for @artreview_magazine . Read full interview in 🔗 in story @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @margaret_london 📷 @therese_debono #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship
The artworks tackle aspects of authorship, perception, digitalisation and the hybridisation of humans and machines. @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship @labiennale
Check out our feature on @friezeofficial - The Venice Biennale Edition ✨🇮🇹 @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @margaret_london @visitmalta @2point3 #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @labiennale
A parallel is drawn between the tangible drawings on stone and contemporary digital drawing. @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @itsjoeyborg Study 2 - I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP ©️ Matthew Attard and Galleria Michela Rizzo #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @labiennale
@iwillfollowtheship featured in @e_flux ✨🚢 Read the full article by following the link in bio. 🔗 @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea_mg @galleriamichelarizzo @artscouncilmalta @labiennale @margaret_london #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
Matthew Attard co-authors his work with an eye-tracker: a sophisticated technological device which captures his eye movements and transforms them into data points. @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @itsjoeyborg #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @labiennale
The project’s point of departure is the historical ship graffiti, vernacular iconographies that speak of ancient local tales of faith and salvation across the Mediterranean. @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @mariagalea__mg @galleriamichelarizzo @itsjoeyborg #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta @labiennale
I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP, located within this year’s Malta Pavilion at the Arsenale, will take the form of a multi-layered installation, overlapping physical and virtual environments. The image features Eye-tracking concept sketch of I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP, 2023 Eye-tracking drawing, Photo, Generative Algorithm Digital image – Variable dimensions ©️ Matthew Attard and Galleria Michela Rizzo @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea_mg @galleriamichelarizzo @artscouncilmalta @labiennale @margaret_london @2point3 #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
@iwillfollowtheship featured in @artreview_magazine ✨🚢 Read the full article by following the link in bio. 🔗 @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @mariagalea_mg @galleriamichelarizzo @artscouncilmalta @labiennale @margaret_london @2point3 #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
Who is the young lead #curator of the Malta Pavilion at @labiennale di Venezia 2024, Elyse Tonna? 🧐 @elysetonna (b. 1990) is an independent curator and architect with a decade-long commitment to the Maltese cultural and creative sectors. Her curatorial research centers on ecological thinking, the post-/Anthropocene, speculative futures and living heritage. She overlaps these with spatial awareness to facilitate the creation of site/context-specific, immersive and sensorial experiences. Currently, she is the co-Creative Director and Curator of the @gabrielcaruanafoundation, a collaborator with @unfinishedartspace and a co-founder of @no.site.studio. Her public art project, fuse (produced by @vcamalta) was shortlisted as one of the Top 75 Most Inspiring Projects of the @neweuropeanbauhaus 2021. Tonna’s international involvement includes fellowships with the @salzburgglobal and the @culturalrelationsplatform photo by @therese_debono the project is commissioned by @artscouncilmalta #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
We are excited to announce that the works for the setting up of the Pavilion of Malta have just started! Here you can find the latest press release published by Arts Council Malta. I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP by @_matthew_attard_ @elysetonna @saradolfiagostini @artscouncilmalta @iwillfollowtheship #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte2024 #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #artscouncilmalta #galleriamichelarizzo #artgallery #venezia #venice #artecontemporanea #contemporaryart #gmr #giudecca #giudeccaisland
Introducing one of the #projectmanagers of the Malta Pavilion at @labiennale di Venezia 2024: Michela Rizzo 💥🚢 Michela Rizzo, founder of @galleriamichelarizzo in Venice in 2004, is known for her inclusive approach to art. Collaborating with a diverse array of artists, from established figures like @damienhirst and Roman Opalka to renowned names such as @fabiomauriofficial and León Ferrari, she also provides a platform for emerging talents. Notable exhibitions hosted by her gallery include Lawrence Carroll at Museo Correr (2008) and Tony Cragg at Ca’ Pesaro (2010), showcasing a blend of art-historical significance and contemporary relevance. Additionally, she has facilitated exhibitions in prestigious institutions like Barry X Ball at Ca’ Rezzonico (2011) and Wolfgang Laib’s “Somewhere Else,” and Richard Nonas’ “... as light trough fog ...” at Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina in Pisa (2017), solidifying her influential role in the art world. photo by @octavianmicleusanu the project is commissioned by @artscouncilmalta #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
Introducing one of the #projectmanagers of the Malta Pavilion at @labiennale di Venezia 2024: Maria Galea 💥🚢 @MariaGalea_mg (b. 1990) is a Maltese art professional with extensive experience in gallery management, curation, exhibition and project management, as well as leadership roles within commercial and non-profit art and cultural organisations. Maria is passionate about cultivating the art ecosystem, fostering cohesion between society and public/private entities through events, creative partnerships, and projects of national/international dissemination. She founded @mariegallery5 (2015-2024) and @artz_id Malta’s visual arts network (2018-2024). Currently, she serves as the President of Malta’s Entertainment and Arts Association @meiamalta. Maria has exhibited internationally in the US, Dubai, India and Thailand (2015-2018). She is currently collaborating with @omenaartfoundation and is a Cultural Innovator @salzburgglobal fellow. Additionally, she has also mentored for the Creative Futures Programme at @unioftheartslondon photo by @therese_debono the project is commissioned by @artscouncilmalta #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
Introducing the co-curator of the Malta Pavilion at @labiennale di Venezia 2024: Sara Dolfi Agostini 💥🚢 @saradolfiagostini (b.1983) is an Italian American art critic and curator, journalist, and lecturer. She has curated exhibitions offline and online, public art commissions, performances and digital residency programs, all while expanding a focus on visual culture, digital arts, new ecologies and the politics of representation. Her collaborations include international institutions such as @manifestabiennial (2007) and @triennalemilano (2017-20), and she has worked as co-curator of @artlinemilano, Italy (2013-16) and curator of the contemporary art centre @blitzvalletta, Malta (2018-23). She is currently curator at the @fondazionepaulthorel, Naples, Italy (2021-ongoing). Since 2008, she has been a guest contributor for newspapers and magazines such as @ilsole_24ore, @flashartitalia, and @artbasel. photo by @therese_debono the project is commissioned by @artscouncilmalta #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
Introducing the co-curator of the Malta Pavilion at @labiennale di Venezia 2024: Elyse Tonna 💥🚢 @elysetonna (b. 1990) is an independent curator and architect with a decade-long commitment to the Maltese cultural and creative sectors. Her curatorial research centers on ecological thinking, the post-/Anthropocene, speculative futures and living heritage. She overlaps these with spatial awareness to facilitate the creation of site/context-specific, immersive and sensorial experiences. Currently, she is the co-Creative Director and Curator of the @gabrielcaruanafoundation, a collaborator with @unfinishedartspace and a co-founder of @no.site.studio . Her public art project, fuse (produced by @vcamalta) was shortlisted as one of the Top 75 Most Inspiring Projects of the @neweuropeanbauhaus 2021. Tonna’s international involvement includes fellowships with the @salzburgglobal and the @culturalrelationsplatform photo by @therese_debono the project is commissioned by @artscouncilmalta #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
Introducing the #solo #artist for the Malta Pavilion at @labiennale di Venezia 2024: Matthew Attard 💥🚢 @_matthew_attard_ (b. 1987, Malta) explores images as cultural constructs, anchoring his practice within an expanded notion of contemporary drawing. His PhD research at the @edinburghcollegeofart @edinburghuniversity - funded by the Malta Arts Scholarship scheme, delves into the gaze as a form of drawing, encompassing perceptual, physiological, and cultural dimensions. Raised in Malta, he collaborated with the @guggenheim_venice and the USA Pavilion at the Venice Biennale after moving to Venice in 2009. With a debut in 2014 at @galleriamichelarizzo - Venice, his work has been showcased globally, earning awards, including the 2018 Under 30 Euromobil Prize @artefiera_bologna among others. photo by @therese_debono the project is commissioned by @artscouncilmalta #labiennale #labiennaledivenezia #biennalearte #labiennaledivenezia2024 #venice #biennale #venicebiennale #iwillfollowtheship #maltapavilion2024 #maltapavilion24 #maltapavilionvenicebiennale2024 #matthewattard #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #shipgraffiti #eyedrawing #arsenale #contemporaryart #art #venezia #veniceitaly #artwork #foreignerseverywhere #artscouncilmalta
We are happy to announce that Matthew Attard will represent Malta at the 60th Biennale di Venezia 2024! Congratulations @_matthew_attard_ !!! @_matthew_attard_ @galleriamichelarizzo @elysetonna Sara Dolfi Agostini #matthewattard #galleriamichelarizzo #elysetonna #saradolfiagostini #biennale #biennaledivenezia #BiennaleArte #Biennale2024 #Arte #Art #contemporaryart #artecontemporanea #Artgallery #ship #of #fools
A new podcast episode...at long last! It's been a while, but we've returned to the podcasting mic with our mini-series of episodes that look to uncover the true nature of creatives - our Creative Backstory series. In this latest episode, we sat down with curator, interdisciplinary architect and cultural manager, Elyse Tonna - tune in, and delve into our light-hearted yet also deep conversation that lends an insight into her personal and creative journey. Head to the link in our bio for more! A big thank you to Te fit-Tazza for hosting us at their Valletta studios for this conversation. . . . . #maltacreativecollective #malta #elysetonna #curator #podcast #podcastlife #mediterranean #creative #valletta #fuse #sura #exhibition #multidisciplinary #artist #proustquestionnaire #qanda #togetherisbetter #conversation #podcastersofinstagram #pod
'rajt ma rajtx... naf li rajt' by MATTHEW ATTARD Curated by Elyse Tonna 25 September - 13 November 2021 Valletta Contemporary, Malta Wednesdays to Saturdays, 2pm till 7pm. Deriving from a local oral tradition the title hints at taking on a playful yet critical approach to interpreting socio-political contexts. Whilst in Maltese, the original phrase: rajt ma rajtx … smajt ma smajtx (I/you saw but I/you did not see … I/you heard but I/you did not hear) instils a code of silence behaviour commonly known as omertà, it also subtly hints at the complacency of individuals to act or react to ongoing happenings. Albeit slight, the intentional modification to the phrase makes a direct reference to Matthew’s dialogue with an eye-tracker in their intention of drawing with the eyes. This also acknowledges that the eyes are involuntarily witnesses of any occurrence. Moreover, the exhibition reinforces a fictitious technosymbiosis characterisation through a creative practice that links the eye-tracker to modes of contemporary drawing. Other artists are being invited to contribute with supporting works reinforcing multiple points of view. These include: #caesarattard, #nannibalestrini, @aaronbezzina, @matyougalea, @francescojodice and @pierreportelli. Photo showing film by FRANCESCO JODICE, @francescojodice Dubai City-Tellers, 57 minutes, 2010. Courtesy of Galleria Michela Rizzo, Venice, Italy #matthewattard #elysetonna #drawing #eyetracker #eye #socio-political #contemporaryart #sitespecific #installationart #identity #context #technology #videoart #performance #venice #newyork #london #milan #paris #valletta #artfoundation The exhibition is supported by DONEO CO. LTD. and EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
'rajt ma rajtx... naf li rajt' by MATTHEW ATTARD Curated by Elyse Tonna 25 September - 13 November 2021 Valletta Contemporary, Malta Wednesdays to Saturdays, 2pm till 7pm. Deriving from a local oral tradition the title hints at taking on a playful yet critical approach to interpreting socio-political contexts. Whilst in Maltese, the original phrase: rajt ma rajtx … smajt ma smajtx (I/you saw but I/you did not see … I/you heard but I/you did not hear) instils a code of silence behaviour commonly known as omertà, it also subtly hints at the complacency of individuals to act or react to ongoing happenings. Albeit slight, the intentional modification to the phrase makes a direct reference to Matthew’s dialogue with an eye-tracker in their intention of drawing with the eyes. This also acknowledges that the eyes are involuntarily witnesses of any occurrence. Moreover, the exhibition reinforces a fictitious technosymbiosis characterisation through a creative practice that links the eye-tracker to modes of contemporary drawing. Other artists are being invited to contribute with supporting works reinforcing multiple points of view. These include: #caesarattard, #nannibalestrini, @aaronbezzina, @matyougalea, @francescojodice and @pierreportelli. #matthewattard #elysetonna #drawing #eyetracker #eye #socio-political #contemporaryart #sitespecific #installationart #identity #context #technology #videoart #performance #venice #newyork #london #milan #paris #valletta #artfoundation The exhibition is supported by DONEO CO. LTD. and EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART
A big thank you to all of you who sent us feedback on the SURA dolls. The SURA exhibition is open for another week at @spazjukreattiv Follow the project on @suratanies Photos @giolacassarphotography #sura #dolls #contemporaryart #art #lorisauer #glencalleja #elysetonna #matyougalea #clareazzopardi #karlandrewmicallef #valletta #malta #exhibition #artdolls #inourimage #textileart #figure
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SURA. Exhibition. Dolls. Open to the public @spazjukreattiv , #valletta. For more information follow @suratanies Photos: @giolacassarphotography #sura #suratanies #dolls #sculpture #contemporaryart #bonecos #puppen #art #handmade #malta #elysetonna #curator #exhibition #wevemetbefore #ragdoll #lorisauer #glencalleja #mixedmedia #figure
A few more dolls waiting to greet the public on Tuesday. #lorisauer #glencalleja #elysetonna #clareazzopardi #giolacassar #SURA #spazjukreattiv #dolls #books #narratives #stories #mixedmedia #art #exhibitions #malta #valletta #malta
The Sura dolls exhibition opens to the public on May 4th and runs until the 23rd. Shorter than originally planned but all galleries have had to condense their programmes. This is in Malta and we hope to take it elsewhere in due course. #lorisauer #glencalleja #elysetonna #clareazzopardi #giolacassar #SURA #spazjukreattiv #dolls #books #narratives #stories #mixedmedia #art #exhibitions #malta #valletta #malta
The SURA Dolls exhibition opens on April 13th in Valletta, Malta. I will be posting some images of my dolls over the next few days. #lorisauer #glencalleja #elysetonna #giolacassar #SURA #spazjukreattiv #dolls #books #narratives #stories #mixedmedia #art #exhibitions #malta #valletta
We're almost there. After three years collaborating with @beechingstoke our exhibition SURA will be opening in two weeks time. Follow @suratanies @elysetonna Photos by @giolacassarphotography Project supported by @artscouncilmalta and @spazjukreattiv #sura #dolls #artdolls #contemporaryart #art #lorisauer #glencalleja #elysetonna #malta #poupées #puppen #păpuși #bambole #muñecas