As summer turns to autumn, and communities all over Europe face a second wave of a virus that has dominated 2020, questions around the future of art world and cultural enterprise feel more significant than ever. In Malta, artists and art institutions are at the precipice of an unknown future – one that is filled with far more questions than answers. Will independent artists be able to carry on working without financial aid? When will it be viable for galleries to function normally again, if ever? With limitations on social experiences, how will art’s subject-matter change and adapt to remain relevant and impactful to its audiences?
After years of efforts working towards propelling the local contemporary arts scene forward, lack of funding and deep ambiguity around the destiny of physical art spaces feels like a heavy shadow that is slow to shift. Yet, despite these insecurities, art remains a constant touchpoint for humane experiences. It represents the highest form of human expression, and therefore will n
