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Interrogating a Butterfly

We see butterflies nearly every day. Photographers snap shots of them, artists paint them, while jewellery makers bend silver in their likeness. Butterflies are a popular motif in the visual and literary arts.

Invited to Take Part in TRAME Collective Exhibition, Sciacca

I’m happy to share that I’ll be taking part in TRAME, Independent Multiple Visions, a collective exhibition in Sciacca curated ...

International Collective Art Exhibition at Galeria Azur, Berlin

In Berlin’s vibrant artistic scene, this selection of contemporary artworks marks a turning point where art transcends conventional boundaries to ...

Nike’s Move to Zero: A Collaboration Between Nike, Stiefnu and Sima Kahaki

On 4th June, Sima Kahaki and I worked on another exciting collaboration, this time for Nike’s Move to Zero campaign. ...

Sculptura: 33 Sculptures, One Cause

I will be participating in Sculptura, a curated exhibition bringing together 33 sculptures generously donated by 32 artists in support ...

Representing Malta at UNESCO’s Shusha 2022 Art Camp, Azerbaijan

I’m excited to share some exciting news with you all: I’ve been chosen by the Azerbaijan National Commission for UNESCO ...

Scialta – Stiefnu’s first solo exhibition

Scialta is the chosen name for this first solo exhibition by Stiefnu De Battista. An interplay of words between the ...

Das Scharf: From Beirut to Malta. Stiefnu Live Art at Manoel Island

This weekend I had the pleasure of taking part in an incredible art and music festival, where I was invited ...

Interrogating a Butterfly

We see butterflies nearly every day. Photographers snap shots of them, artists paint them, while jewellery makers bend silver in ...

Still Life Students Shine at ‘When Art Meets Acting’ Exhibition, San Anton Palace

Earlier this year I shared the news that I’d be leading the art strand of ‘When Art Meets Acting’, a ...

When Art Meets Acting: New After-School Workshops Launch

I’m excited to share that I’ll be leading the art strand of a new project called ‘When Art Meets Acting’, ...

Celebrating Maltese Art: Rotta Ta’ L-Arti’s 6th Edition

This year’s edition of Rotta Ta’ L-Arti brought together almost 170 artists and 350 exhibits, marking a special milestone as ...

U min hu mejjet għal-qatra

The Maltese phrase is part of a longer proverb: “Min hu mejjet fis-sakra u min hu mejjet għal qatra.” It ...

Exhibiting at PN’s Rotta Ta’ L-Arti Collective Exhibition

I’m excited to share that PN invited me to take part in the 5th Rotta Ta’ L-Arti Collective Exhibition, held ...

Golden Days: Art and Music Festival Held in Tribute to Desmond Vella

Golden Days, a party originally conceived by the late Desmond Vella, was recently held at 2_22 in Valletta. The event ...

Rotta Ta’ L-Arti 2009

This year marked the fourth consecutive edition of the Rotta Ta’ L-Arti Collective Exhibition, organized by the PN as part ...

Lucrece Among the Ghosts: A Night of Art and Sound in Floriana

On the 6th of September 2009, I had the honour of taking part in a world and ethnic event held ...

Earth Garden : A weekend of Art, Wine and Jazz in Ta’Qali

On the 23rd and 24th of May, Ta’Qali came alive with a truly memorable event. This year I had the ...

Stiefnu Returns to Earth Garden with New Installations

For the second time, I’ll be exhibiting at Earth Garden and the Eco Fest 2009, with my work on show ...

Listen: Stiefnu Interviewed on RTK

On the 5th of May 2009, I was invited by Manuel Cassar for an interview on one of RTK’s most ...

An Exhibition That Lets Children Experience Art With All Their Senses

I recently had the chance to be part of something truly special at St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, an ...

Art & Design project exhibition

This July marks an important chapter in my life, the end of eight years of study at Art & Design. ...

Earth Garden 2008: A Memorable Return

This year’s Earth Garden festival at Ta’ Qali proved once again why it remains such a special event for artists ...

Tribute to Caravaggio

Caravaggio’s dramatic chiaroscuro, filled with mystery and imagination, has long captivated artists and audiences alike. Now, students and tutors from ...

A Successful Scholarship in Sciacca

The 20th of August marked the end of a trainee camp in the heart of Sicily, Sciacca. Over the course ...

Medpot official press conference

A €300,000 project entitled “Med Pot — Mediterranean Pack of Tourism by the Art of Pottery and Ceramic”, which is ...

Permanent works at Mater Dei Hospital, Malta

Tonio Fenech, Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Finance, recently announced a wonderful project in collaboration with MCAST, bringing over ...

The Comenius Project: Exhibiting works in Germany & Poland

This April, I took part in a Comenius project, funded by the EU and dedicated to promoting cultural exchange across ...

A New Chapter: My Work Joins the Saatchi Gallery Online Community

This month marks another exciting step in my art journey. I was reached by Saatchi Gallery UK to exhibit my ...