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New art space! 'axis_' set to open in Balzan this week
A new contemporary art space, 'axis_', is set to open in Butler’s House, Attard

Tim Diacono

Malta’s contemporary art scene is getting a new addition, with axis_ set to open in Butler’s House, Attard.

Located in a historic building close to Villa Bologna, axis_ will transform an old building into a hub for contemporary art.

As co-founder Maria McKenna noted, “the future of heritage lies in how we inhabit it, not simply how we preserve it.”

Beyond exhibitions, axis_ also "aims to build connections across the Mediterranean and Europe", providing a platform for critical artistic engagement and international dialogue.

It will open with Nothing is Clear, a collective exhibition curated by Elyse Tonna. The show, which is a satellite event of Malta Biennale 2026, opens on 10th April and runs until 29th May.

7th April 2026


Tim Diacono
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Tim Diacono
Tim is a senior journalist and producer at Content House, driven by a love of good stories, meaningful human connections and an enduring appetite for cheese and chocolate.

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