The prickly pear invades the mundane and the sacred

Charlene Vella investigates a compelling new exhibition at MUŻA in which over forty paintings have the prickly pear motif at their heart

It’s an exhibition that gives an insightful look into artist Eric Kaiser’s evolving journey since relocating to Malta at the end of 2022.

At the heart of Smuggler — as the collection is titled — is the motif of the prickly pear cactus, known in Maltese as bajtar tax-xewk. Originally introduced to Malta, yet now deeply embedded in its landscape and cultural identity, this resilient plant serves as a powerful metaphor for adaptation and endurance. 

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