Art lovers, take note: the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta is currently hosting iMprint 7: Contemporary Intaglio, a group exhibition celebrating the intricate and expressive world of printmaking, open until Thursday 20th November.
Etching called 'Tram Stop' by Eva Rex
Part of a long-running series organised by ArtiGrafika, this year’s edition brings together over 50 works by 30 Maltese and international artists, including a special selection by renowned Maltese artist Caesar Attard.
Since its launch in 2013, iMprint has become a much-anticipated biennial event, and Malta’s only exhibition dedicated exclusively to original artistic prints, showcasing some of the finest examples of this timeless art form.
The initiative is led by Jesmond Vassallo, Lino Borg, and Justin Falzon – three artists and educators passionate about keeping printmaking vibrant and relevant in today’s contemporary art scene. This year’s edition, curated by art historian and curator Christian Attard, highlights the wide creative possibilities of the intaglio process, featuring techniques such as aquatint, hard-ground etching, mezzotint, sugar-lift, spit bite, and dry-point.
A major highlight of iMprint 7 is the presentation of 20 works by Caesar Attard, forming two complete series – Life and Passion – offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience the artist’s masterful approach to visual storytelling.
The exhibition also includes works by members of ArtiGrafika and marks a continued collaboration with the Swedish Embassy in Malta and the Swedish Printmakers Association (Grafiska Sällskapet), founded in 1910, strengthening Malta’s ties within the international art community.
Etching called 'The Agony' by Caesar Attard
What connects all the artists involved is their shared commitment to innovation through tradition, using centuries-old printmaking techniques to create contemporary, thought-provoking works. Each print is hand-pulled, signed, and numbered, making every piece a unique work of art and an accessible choice for collectors.
Grab the opportunity to visit this collaborative exhibition before its final day on Thursday 20th November – it’s open (with free entrance!) Mondays to Fridays from 9am–7pm, and on Saturdays at 9am–1pm. For more details, visit artsmalta.org or follow the Malta Society of Arts on Facebook.