Hard Curves, an exhibition of 19 sculptures in steel, copper and bronze by Joe Genovese, is currently on show at the BPC Gallery in Ħamrun.

When asked what inspired him, Mr Genovese said: “Nature is a great inspiration. This exhibition is inspired by the different and ever changing colours of metal.”

Mr Genovese is no newcomer to the arts world. Hailing from a family of artists, he is an accomplished self-taught artist who has shown an interest for the arts since an early age. In 1979, he started his own workshops in Dingli and in 1982 he opened his own studio in Mosta and his own company, Cermart which has since been commissioned to produce the famous murals of Sirte, Libya.

Throughout his career, Mr Genovese has expressed his creativity in various media such as fibre art, ceramics, pen and ink, watercolours, acrylics, oils and sculpture. He has won numerous awards for his work. In 2000 he won second prize in painting at the Grolla D’Oro in Venice, Italy. A year later, he won first prize for a painting at the Silver Palette in Valletta and an award for sculpture at the Malta International Art Biennale. In 2004 he won first prize for a drawing at the Grolla D’Oro in Venice and in 2005 he was awarded distinction at the Madeira International Art Biennale.

David Brockdorff, BPC’s managing director said: “The previous exhibition of our art collection, which we had organised in conjunction with our 50th anniversary year, had been very well received and the gallery remains an inspiring venue. With Hard Curves, Joe Genovese presents works that are fresh and invigorating, combining an unassuming and deceptively simple approach with fine detail and workmanship.”

BPC Gallery, Spartan’s Street, Ħamrun, is a purposely built minimalist art gallery adjacent to BPC House. The exhibition is open to the public till June 25 between 5 and 7.30 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. till noon on Saturdays. Entrance is free.

Visual Arts

Ends Today

City Flowers

An exhibition of photo-graphics (a photo-based technique) by Albert de Marco is showing at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

Till June 13

Marinara

An exhibition of works by Joseph Cassar, a Maltese artist based in Australia is showing at St James Cavalier’s atrium.

Till June 19

Deconstructing Michelangelo

George Scicluna is showing a series of works at Heritage Malta head office, Merchants Street, Valletta. Open from Monday till Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Exhibition of works by Margaret Farrugia

An exhibition of paintings by Margaret Farrugia is on at ir-Razzett tal-Markiż Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Għasel Street, Mosta. The exhibition, oragnaised by Talent Mosti, is open daily between 10 a.m. and noon and from 6 to 9 p.m.

Till June 25

Yesterday

An exhibition of 90-plus oil paintings by Ljupco Samardziski is showing at the Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta.

Bathers by Olaug Vethal (1946-2010)

An exhibition of paintings on the bathers’ theme by the late Olaug Vethal is showing at the main lobby of the Radisson Blu Golden Sands, Għajn Tuffieħa.

The Annual Membership Art Exhibition 2010

The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce is organising The Annual Membership Art Exhibition 2010 at the society’s premises, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta. Some 66 artists, all society members, will be exhibiting their work.

Till June 27

Abstracts by Philip Chircop

An exhibition of works by Philip Chircop is being held in the main hall at St James Cavalier, Centre for Creativity.

Till June 30

Earth, Fire, Air and Water

An exhibition of paintings by Adrian Pignatelli is showing at the Istituto di Cultura Italiana, St George’s Square, Valletta. Free entrance.

Abstract art exhibition

Throughout the month of June a series of paintings by Christine Attard will be on show at the Mdina Gallery, Triq Santa Sofia, Mdina. www.themdinagallery.com

Ten

The first group of Fine Arts students to graduate from the Higher National Diploma, MCAST Institute of Art and Design are holding their first ever end-of-course exhibition in the old power station on the Valletta Waterfront (Il-Magazino).

Till July 4

The Fight Against Vegetation

The Malta Contemporary Art Foundation presents a solo show by Cyprien Gaillard at St James Cavalier, upper galleries, Castille Square, Valletta.

Till July 5

Fibonacci Skies

Jeni Caruana is showing a series of 88 acrylic paintings depicting a repeated theme of the sky and sea from the same viewpoint as it is affected by time, light and weather, at Opus 64 Galerie, 64, Tigné Street, Sliema. The gallery is open between 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 4.30 and 7 p.m. daily except Sundays, or by appointment. www.opus64galerie.com

Till July 18

Relocation: Emerging artists from Malta

A collective show showcasing the work of Emanuel Bonnici, Gilbert Calleja, Patrick Mifsud, Teresa Sciberras, Elisa von Brockdorff, Michael Xuereb is on at the Bank of Valletta Centra, Sta Venera. The exhibition, curated by Raphael Vella, is open weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Till July 31

A Sight to Sea

A photographic exhibition by David Pisani is underway at So Galerie, Dun Karm Street, Iklin. Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., or by appointment.

www.sogalerie.com

Music/Concerts

June 14

MCI Concert

The Malta Cultural Institute is presenting the last concert of its 2009/2010 season. This will take place in the Grand Exhibition Hall of the Hotel Le Meridien, St Julian’s at 7 p.m. A group of soloists and choristers from the Marie Therese Vassallo Voice Studio will be performing.

June 16-18

Community Outreach Concerts +PIX

Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Muscat, will be performing three concerts at different Maltese localities as part of a newly established “community outreach programme”. The concerts will be held at the Francis of Assisi Church, Qawra, at the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Senglea and at St Helen Parish Church, Birkirkara. The performances start at 7.30 p.m. and entrance is free of charge.

June 18

Organ recital at St John’s Co-Cathedral

Bir Miftuħ International Music Festival is extending its venue to Valletta. An organ recital by French organist Pierre Méa, made possible with the support of the French Embassy and the Alliance Française, will be held at St John’s Co-Cathedral. The one-hour concert starts at 7 p.m. Further information is available from Din l-Art Ħelwa on 2122 0358/2122 5952, or 133 Melita Street, Valletta.

June 18-23

Camerata Strings and Summer Academy

Concerts and master classes for cello, strings, piano and voice at Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Valletta and Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta in collaboration with the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi, Milan. Concerts will take place at The Manoel Theatre.

Talks, tours and other

June 20, 21

Summer Solstice at Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Temples

Heritage Malta is again organising a guided tour of the Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim Temples to mark the summer solstice. To provide an enhanced experience to visitors, only 40 visitors will be allowed to Mnajdra Temples while 10 places will be available for Ħaġar Qim Temples. Tickets may be purchased from any Heritage Malta site or museum in Malta and Gozo.

Till July 12

The Victoria International Arts Festival

The 13th edition of the Victoria International Arts Festival kicked-off on Tuesday with a recital by the St James Consort at St George's Basilica. Oxford-based organist Richard Vendome and flutists Sylvio and Ramona Zammit will give a recital at the Aula Mgr G. Farrugia, Victoria, today. While tomorrow, British soprano Hannah Nye will feature in a recital of Gilbert and Sullivan and West-End favourites at the basilica. Concurrently an exhibition of works by Sascha Meyer will be set up in the basilica’s cloister. All concerts start at 8 p.m. Entrance is free. For the full programme of events visit www.stgeorge.org.mt.

Useful contacts

Manoel Theatre

2124 6389

bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt

www.manoeltheatre.com.mt

St James Cavalier

2122 3200

info@sjcav.org

www.sjcav.org