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Another great step forward for me and my country.

“La Capitale in Chiaroscuro” goes to Italy for a ten day exhibition in Valle Di Ledro, Lago di Garda. It was a target that I wanted to reach before the end of year to take an exhibit off our shores, even further than Gozo . With a helping hand from Kevin Casha I managed to make this a reality.

The exhibition will be open for the public from the 23rd of August and ends on the 30 of August between 19:30 and 22:30. The inauguration being held on 23rd of August at 1700 hours.

This is a big step not only for myself, but also for portraying our capital city off the limits of Malta. This collective exhibition with another local photographer is being held in the Sala consigliare di Mezzolago.

I also want to thank the Circolo Fotoamatori Valle di Ledro for giving me this great opportunity to share this collection also in Lago di Garda.

More info about the exhibits

Thank you for all those who managed to visit this exhibition whilst resident at the trattoria Omerta in Valletta.

I am currently looking out for a location where this collection can reside once it is back from Italy. please send any ideas to info@rchircop.com

Photographic exhibition in Valle Di Ledro

“Shadows of the Past”

Exploring hidden Paths in Cospicua

The official opening held at the Bir Mula Heritage in Cospicua on the 26th of March launched not only a collection of twelve black and white images depicting Cospicua at night but also a story of how the past of every one of us has an effect on our surroundings.

His excellency Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici made an official opening followed by Kevin Casha, who both gave their point of view from different perspectives.

I would like to thank amongst all Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, Kevin for his openness and positive critique, Godwin Darmanin for promoting and handling the organizational process before the opening, John Vella for hosting this exhibition at the Bir Mula Heritage, and last but not least My wife for her patience.

The exhibition will be available for viewing till the end of July. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM or by appointment on info@birmula.com.

This is the video taken during the exhibition thanks to Christopher Bugeja.

Some Photos of the event taken by Brian Theuma

Exploring hidden Paths in Cospicua

By Reuben Chircop

The dim light was enough to expose the passage of time over the walls that surround this city.  As I walked through the narrow paths I could sense how delicately light placed itself upon the subjects, like actors on stage flaring for their moments of glory.  Then I asked myself, when was it that this place enjoyed its moments, or if it still enjoys its fame today.

An arts exhibition using photography as the key medium to express the deceptive absence of light and thus giving the opportunity to the viewer to have the close sensation of darkness.  In these exhibits I wanted to focus on the effects of nightfall in Cospicua making use of the available lighting as much as possible to elicit a sensation of serenity and expectation.

The importance of this city had started since Neolithic times and continued through the presence of the Knights of Malta where it was declared Citta Cospicua by Grand Master Marc’Antonio Zondadari.

“Shadows of the Past” is an expression of a city that survived through time, keeping the uninhabited dwellings and closed doors at the center of attention to proclaim their past through night time.  I could not fail to notice the amount of steps the city enjoys, stairways that could lead you in the city or away from its history, it is up to the viewer to choose, and I hope that this exhibition helps into leading the viewer in the city and enjoy its magnificence.

All 12 exhibits are in Black and white and will be available for viewing from the 28th of March till the end of July 2010 on Saturdays and Sundays only between 10:00am and 12:00pm or by appointment on info@birmula.com.   You can also visit the exhibition any day during the Holy Week.

Special time only during the Holy Week

Sunday 28th March: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Thursday 1st April: 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Friday 2nd April: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Sunday 4th April: 9.00 am – 11.00 am

This photographic exhibition will be inaugurated by his Excellency Dr. Ugo Mifsud Bonnici in an official opening at the Bir Mula Heritage, 79 St. Margaret Street, Bormla.

I would like to thank all those who visited the exhibition and for sending in your comments about my exhibiting shots.  I believe that all the work exhibited of all the 24 Photographers is of optimum quality, besides the devotion given in by the curator Kevin Casha who has taken care of this opportunity for us the emerging artists.  Thank you.

For the courtesy of those who could not visit the gallery I have herewith included my expressions that have been exhibited.

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A fascinating photographic exhibition is coming up in Valletta, opening on April 30th. What makes this event noteworthy is that it brings together 24 very different, local photographers. Unusually, the work of practised professionals and award-winning photographers will be displayed alongside pieces by relative newcomers.

The exhibitors have been brought together by Kevin Casha, one of Malta’s foremost photographers, and curator of the exhibition. Most of those taking part are current or former students of Casha, who hit upon the idea of a collective exhibition as a way to encourage the participants to ‘go up another gear and take the plunge to exhibit their work’.

For the majority of the participants it is the first time they have shown their work publicly, so much of the work is characterized by a fresh and unshackled approach which Casha says ‘..is many a times an eye opener and reminder for seasoned professionals to keep trying to be innovative, creative and artistic.’

With this in mind, all of the works have been selected for their originality, with not a hackneyed shot in sight. Although many of the artists have their own particular theme or style, when seen as a whole the exhibition is a stimulating showcase of the art of photography.

Different techniques, perspectives and approaches will all be on view, demonstrating the depth, beauty and possibilities of photography – whatever one’s background.

The exhibition can be viewed at No. 68, St Lucy Street, Valletta. The venue is a spacious, airy, 400 year old town house which has recently been restored as an exhibition space in the heart of Valetta.

All works will be available for sale.

Public viewing: Friday May 1st – Friday 15th May

Viewing Times: Mornings 10.30 am – 1.30 pm
Evenings 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm (Monday – Friday only)