https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4674 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:03:52 GMT 2026-07-20T10:03:52Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147940 Title: "Importanti nippreservaw it-teżori li għandna" Abstract: F'din l-intervista, ir-restawratur Nyal Xuereb jiddiskuti l-proġett mitikuluż ta' restawr fl-Isptar Antik tal-Imqabba li se jservi bħala l-binja l-ġdida tal-Kunsill Lokali. Huwa jenfasizza l-importanza tal-konservazzjoni tal-ġebla tradizzjonali u l-bżonn ta' protezzjoni mill-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar biex il-wirt arkitettoniku Malti ma jintilifx mal-modernità. Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147940 2025-05-18T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147250 Title: John Grima's epic art for St Publius, Floriana Abstract: Giovanni Bonello celebrates the completion of the vault paintings at St Publius parish church in Floriana. Initiated by Ervin Cremona, the monumental pictorial cycle was completed by artist John Grima, who balanced stylistic continuity with individual artistic expression. Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147250 2025-05-04T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146837 Title: Timeless messages Abstract: Marika Azzopardi reviews Vania Goshe's solo art exhibition, "Timeless Treasures: Heritage & Nature," at the Gemelli Art Gallery. The article highlights how the Bulgarian artist uses a textured spatula technique to blend Balkan color palettes with Mediterranean light, creating Maltese landscapes that critique rapid urbanization alongside vibrant floral still lifes. Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146837 2024-11-03T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146835 Title: All that sparkles and glitters Abstract: In this interview, jeweler and numismatist Emmanuel Azzopardi shares his expertise on the history, craftsmanship, and elegance of antique Maltese jewelry between 1850 and 1930. The article details various traditional pieces that Maltese women typically received as part of their dowry or for special occasions, such as the bula, barbazzal, and linfa or ċombin earrings, while also highlighting historical men's accessories like the polka chain used for pocket watches. Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146835 2002-03-31T00:00:00Z