The Shift has launched its annual art exhibition featuring 24 of Malta’s artists who have kindly donated their work to support our efforts in investigative journalism. This marks The Shift’s seventh anniversary.
All of us at The Shift are incredibly honoured to receive their endorsement. We are proud that they are taking a stand supporting our goals.
The prices were established by the artists themselves, and they will receive 30% of the proceeds of this fundraising activity. Any proceeds received by The Shift from the sale will go to supporting our investigations into corruption as well as our advocacy for press freedom.
If you are interested in purchasing artwork shown on this page, please contact us on 9929 4188 or by sending an email to tcremona@theshiftnews.com. We can also arrange viewings.
Luciano Micallef
Luciano Micallef studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy. In 1990, he was offered an artist-in-residence programme at the Virginia Centre for the Creative Arts in the US. Soon after, he won the International Visitors Programme, visiting various important art institutions throughout the country. Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the US and Australia. In 1996, Gallery 5, his own private gallery, was inaugurated. The University of Malta published a book about his works in 1993. He launched another book entitled ‘Abstracts’ in 2006.
https://www.lucianomicallef.com/
Portrait of Andy Warhol
Hand screen print from 1975, Limited edition of 20 prints (Framed)
50x58cm
€300
SOLD
Kevin Sciberras
Kevin Sciberras started his formal artistic education at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce. He continued his studies under Charles Cassar and later furthered his studies under the supervision of Harry Alden. He also studied drawing and painting at the Malta Government School of Art in Valletta under Joseph Micallef and Tony Sciberras. He has participated in various art exhibitions in Malta and abroad and held four solo exhibitions. Kevin is best known for his paintings of Maltese architectural landmarks. He is mainly inspired by his physical surroundings, especially by urban scapes completely devoid of figures.
https://www.facebook.com/kevinsciberrasartist/
Senglea Arial View
Urban landscape painting, Maltese architecture
100x50cm (Framed)
€850
SOLD
Celia Borg Cardona
Born in 1957, Celia Borg Cardona has worked mostly in her preferred medium of oil paint but also frequently with acrylics or, more recently, using mixed media technique. Typically, her paintings feature people, usually as they gather in everyday situations. Very often, the viewpoint is from a high or unusual perspective. Throughout her artistic journey, Celia has exhibited in various galleries and museums in Malta and many other countries.
https://www.celiaborgcardona.com
It’s Above Their Heads
Inks on Yupo paper
30x42cm (50x62cm framed)
€800
SOLD
Kurt Arrigo
Kurt Arrigo is a Maltese international photographer whose passion for the ocean and photography developed from a young age. Merging his spirit of adventure with his passion for sailing and scuba diving, he quickly gained a reputation as a distinguished underwater and marine photographer. A commission to document the 1992 America’s Cup catapulted him onto the global stage and heralded the start of a path that would see Kurt become one of the world’s most eminent yachting and sports photographers. Over the past 20 years, he has covered all the major international Rolex-sponsored yachting events.
https://www.facebook.com/kurtarrigophotography
Valletta Sea Spray
Printed Photo
50x70cm
€325
SOLD
Anna Anastasi
Embarking on her artistic journey about a decade ago with a humble beginner’s art set gifted to her for Christmas, Anna Anastasi (re)discovered a profound passion for the world of art. Acrylic paint quickly became her favoured medium, allowing her to weave vivid and bold colours into a slightly quirky style that emphasizes reflections. Anna’s artistic technique mirrors her eclectic personality, where she embraces imperfections as a form of beauty, and her paintings are a hotchpotch of ideas she gets from her travels, with most depicting the sea.
https://www.facebook.com/annaanastasiart/
The Little Harbour
60x50cm
€300
SOLD
James Vella Clark
James Vella Clark is one of Malta’s main expressionist interpreters of the Maltese urban and rural landscape. Since his first exhibition in 2001, his works have gradually gained a more abstract dimension. These eventually became part of a natural process that led to his current abstract work. Today, the artist’s main idiom is abstraction, which lends mainly to the abstract expressionist movement of the 50’s and 60’s. If we could speak of a movement or school of expressionism in Malta, James Vella Clark would definitely belong to it. Besides a number of solo exhibitions in Malta, James Vella Clark has held personal exhibitions in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and New York. Over the years, he was also invited to participate in collective exhibitions in Barcelona, Florence, Brussels, Duisburg, Vienna, and London.
https://www.facebook.com/james.vella.clark/
Triptych
Oil on canvas
102 x 55cm
€1200 Framed
Anita Gollcher
Anita’s passion for art started at a very young age with many hours spent pencil sketching. Ever since, she has dabbled in different mediums with several art tutors, including C.S. Lawrence and Doranne Alden. More recently, under the guidance of Debbie Caruana Dingli and Tonio Mallia has seen her explore new techniques, mainly oil paints with animals and portraits at the forefront of her paintings. She has taken part in collective exhibitions, the most recent being ‘The Colour Purple’ commemorating the life of fellow artist and friend Jackie Magri.
Hans and Zir
Oil on canvas
65x55cm (Framed)
€650
Anna Grima
Anna Grima is a multi-disciplinary artist working in painting, drawing and illustration, creative writing, and print-making. Anna studied art at the National School of Arts, Malta, the Accademia di Belle Arti, Perugia, Italy, and the University of Malta, where she obtained an MA in Fine Art in Digital Arts in 2015. Her work is held in prestigious public and private collections, including the National Art Collection of Malta (Fondazzjoni Kreattività Art Collection) and the Berlaymont Summaartis II Collection at the Berlaymont Building, House of the European Commission in Brussels, representing Malta. Some of her illustrations have been published by UNICEF; Holo Books – The Women’s History Press, Oxford; Sophia Centre Master Monographs; Groningen University; the University of Malta; Maltapost; Cadogan, and the Government of Malta.
www.annagrima.com
Wild Flower Grey Mouse – Ear
Fine Art Giclee Print – Limited edition of 20
85x65cm
€650 Unframed, €950 Framed
Catherine Cavallo
Catherine Cavallo is a well-known contemporary painter who lives and works in Malta. An accomplished and fully trained artist, Catherine earned a 1st Class Honours diploma from The City and Guilds of London School of Art, finding inspiration both in the UK, where she honed her figurative work, and then in Italy where her love for landscape painting was born, before returning to her home in Malta. She was also the recipient of various awards and accolades. Her work is rooted in observations of the every day and inspired by the pockets of serenity she looks for amid the upheavals that life presents. Her love of depicting life is evident in her land and seascapes, powerful subjects and evocative figurative compositions. The figurative works are the results of observing people, both superficially and in great depth. Her ideas are mainly influenced by life in Malta but also inspired by current world situations. These figurative works are time-consuming and demanding, so she intersperses them with scapes and works in mixed medium. Her preferred method is working with oils, applied with the palette knife. The last few years have seen the artist’s work spill over into the abstract, exploring the merging of the abstract and the figurative.
https://catherinecavallo.com/home/
Nude in Red
Acrylic on board
40 x 40 cm Framed
€450
SOLD
Roberta Zammit Cutajar
Roberta Zammit Cutajar started painting in watercolours and eventually moved on to oils which are now her preferred medium. Her art could be described as bold and impressionistic. She loves colours, especially the intensity of blue and green hues and she gets her inspiration from her dog walks in the Maltese countryside and by the sea. In 2018 Roberta took part in an exhibition called ‘New Faces’ at Gallery G and held her first solo exhibition at The Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, Valletta called ‘Through my Eye’. In December 2019 she held an exhibition at Mediterranean Ceramics in Ta’ Qali called ‘Colours of the Med’, held in aid of charity.
A Slice of Paradise
Oils on deep edge canvas
40 X 50cm
€450
Marisa Attard
Marisa Attard is an artist and illustrator who studied art under Esprit Barthet, Harry Alden and Anton Calleja. She has illustrated numerous books and has been awarded the Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb for Best Illustrator of Children’s books, twice. Marisa is a keen observer of people and her range of subjects can be both serious and dark, or humorous, quirky and endearing. Through her art, she expresses her views on how she sees people, society and politics – the good, the bad and the ugly. Her social commentary can be subtle or hidden, but often, it is sharp and bold. She discovered the freedom of combining her illustrative style of pen, ink and watercolour to works in acrylic and collage which show her preference for bright colours applied in layers with added collage and found objects to help create texture and depth.
https://marisaattard.com/
Bullshit and Lies
Pen, ink, watercolour
40x40cm (Framed)
€500
Michelle Gialanze
Mixa is a contemporary artist known for her commitment to sustainability and her exploration of human perspective through visual art. Her work challenges conventional approaches to art by using only eco-friendly materials, merging creative expression with environmental consciousness. She has had seven solo exhibitions and several collaborative exhibitions. Mixa’s work can be seen in private and public collections in Malta, the UK, Germany, Italy, France and the US. Her work is made from sustainable materials.
https://www.instagram.com/mixa_paintings_/
Nothing stays still
Oil on canvas
40x50cm
€200
The Eye of Nature
On passpartu – made out of natural materials
40x50cm
€390
Luke Azzopardi
Luke Azzopardi is a couturier and multidisciplinary artist from Victoria, Gozo. After studying at Central Saint Martins and the University of Malta, Azzopardi launched his eponymous brand. The Luke Azzopardi studio focuses on the idea of timeless elegance stemming from Azzopardi’s academic background in costume history. The creative director was awarded the prestigious ‘Premio Cultura e Moda 2016’ by L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the ‘Fashion Designer of the Year 2018’ award by LovinMalta, and has most recently been shortlisted for a number of Premju għall-Arti by Arts Council Malta. In 2022, Azzopardi published his first costume history book ‘Għonnella: Deconstructing the Garment’.
https://www.facebook.com/lukeazzopardistudio
Għonnella (Limited edition print)
Fine Art Giclee Prints
57x57cm
€250
Scarf The Synthetic Dreams
145x145cm
€139
SOLD
Norbert Crockford
Under the guidance of the artists E.V. Borg and Willie Apap, Norbert Crockford developed his painting, and he was directed to attend classes at The Malta School of Arts. Norbert took part in various exhibitions over the years together with other well-known artists mainly for philanthropic purposes. In recent years, he participated in the National Exhibition of the Order of the Knights of Malta at St. John’s Cavalier in Valletta and was included in the Dictionary of Artists who painted Malta by Nicholas de Piro. Norbert’s favourite medium is watercolour, followed by acrylics and oils. He mainly focuses on seascapes, landscapes and Maltese and Gozitan rural scenes. Norbert’s interest in art has been such that, in recent years, he undertook a course at the University of Malta, graduating with a First-Class degree in Art and Art History. Norbert’s art has been sold overseas in various places such as Italy, Germany, France, Canada, Israel and the US.
Sailing at Sunset
70x50cm
€550
SOLD
Johanna Barthet
Johanna Barthet is a Maltese artist known for her emotionally evocative and intimate paintings. Largely self-taught, Barthet’s work reflects a deep personal exploration, often focusing on themes of identity, vulnerability, and the complexities of the human experience. Her recent works delve into the expressionist realm with a series of oil pastel landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes that showcase her evolving style. Barthet’s signature pieces are predominantly figurative, with a particular focus on female subjects, offering raw emotional insight into their inner worlds. Her works have been celebrated for their ability to convey depth and vulnerability through bold brushstrokes and a sensitive use of colour. She has held several solo exhibitions in Malta, including notable showcases such as ‘Stories Untold’, ‘Dreamscape’, ‘The Little Room Upstairs’, ‘Now You See Me’, and ‘Coming Home to Me’, where her work garnered widespread attention for its honesty and ability to connect on a visceral level. Critics have praised Barthet’s ability to capture the unseen and often unspoken emotions that resonate within her subjects, making her a standout figure in Malta’s contemporary art scene. Barthet has established herself as a significant presence in Malta’s art scene, continuously pushing the boundaries of her self-expression. Her artwork resonates deeply with those who appreciate the personal and emotional depth embedded in each piece, making her a rising figure in contemporary Maltese art.
https://www.facebook.com/johbarthet/
Faces
22x64cm Framed
€450
Scape
46x50cm Framed
€550
Marcelline Piscopo
Marcelline Piscopo started to explore the world of art through floral design. She later pursued an art course at Art Academy under the tuition of Jackie Micallef. She started off with acrylics and has lately started studying drawing and painting at the School of Art in Valletta, exploring oil and watercolours. Her work combines classical art through modern and colourful technique, preferably with a hint of flowers. Marcelline believes that she can never live without colour.
Circles and Squares
Acrylics
50x50cm
€350 each
Carmel Bonello
Carmel Bonello is a Maltese artist. His style is expressionist. He experiments in his artworks to create original works by using different mediums and exploring various themes and subjects. His works are found in private and public places in Malta and other countries.
https://www.facebook.com/CarmelBonelloArtworks/
Abstract
30x20cm
€150
SOLD
Mdina Street
42x30cm
€275
SOLD
Mariam Mifsud De Giorgio
Mariam De Giorgio is a Maltese artist specialising in acrylic painting and illustration. She also enjoys experimenting with ink, watercolours and mixed media. Mariam’s paintings have a distinctive personal style that allows viewers to enter a whimsical world. This is also due to the choice of palette, even when depicting real places and figures. She has illustrated a number of children’s books, including ‘Sensiela Fanali’ and ‘Juliet discovers Wellbeing’ in the President’s Secret Garden. She is a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate from the MCAST Institute of Art and Design, Malta, and is a member of the Malta Community of Illustrators. Her paintings are enjoyed in private collections in Malta, Netherlands, Italy, Egypt, Lithuania, Ireland and UK, Mexico, Norway, Spain, Philippines and Guam.
https://www.facebook.com/mariamdegiorgio
Imċafċaf
Acrylics on canvas
50x60cm (Framed)
€1,100
Nadine Micallef-Grimaud
Nadine Micallef-Grimaud is an internationally recognised artist who began her artistic journey under the guidance of her father, Aldo. She further honed her skills through courses in painting at the Malta School of Arts, Malta Society of Arts and various international institutions. She holds a degree in Fine Arts and is also a prominent figure in Floral Art and Design. Nadine’s work spans from landscape, figurative, murals, sculpture, installation art, to abstract art across multiple media. In recent years, she has developed a distinctive technique in fluid acrylic painting, working beyond traditional brush methods.
https://www.facebook.com/bernie.micallef
INCAS
Mixed Media on Board
73x53cm (Framed)
€1,200
SOLD
Wilhelmina Wirth
Wilhelmina Wirth first started studying art at the Convent of the Sacred Heart. Her passion for art then carried on throughout her life, taking a brief pause in her creative pursuits to raise a family. Following that, she started painting again, exploring various mediums, including watercolour, acrylic, clay and oils and attending classes under different tutors, including Caroline Said Lawrence, Jeni Caruana, Doranne Alden, Debbie Caruana Dingli and Tonio Mallia. She has taken part in a number of collective art exhibitions.
Chadwick Lakes
40x50cm (Framed)
€450
SOLD
John Busuttil Leaver
John Busuttil Leaver is a Maltese visual artist and painter. He worked for many years in book design. He is philosophical about his artistic work and sees what he does as non-commercial: a statement about the contemporary. He points the finger at abusive construction by evidencing what remains of the countryside and heritage. In his solo show ‘A Diary of Obsessions’, (2008, Saint James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta) he was one of the earliest to display work which commented against overdevelopment. Recent work focuses on traditional oil painting as a counter to the “anything goes” attitude of commercial culture. The “how” has meaning as well as the “why”. Busuttil Leaver studied at the Malta Government School of Art under Harry Alden, and later at The Art and Design Centre, Valletta. He began working as a graphic designer but continued to paint and participate in many collectives. The National Museum of Fine Arts gave him a one-man showing in 1997. Other one-man shows followed in various galleries and art venues. In 2014, he exhibited work in London. A number of art critics and curators have covered his work, including Nicholas de Piro, Michael J. Schiavone, Emanuel Fiorentino, Dominic Cutajar, Dennis Vella, Adrian Stivala, Raphael Vella and Dr Louis Lagana. He won a number of art competitions and was featured in radio and TV programmes most noteworthy of which was a Canadian TV Cultural programme, ‘TV Frames’, during their feature on Malta.
https://sites.google.com/site/johnbusuttilpainting/home
Torri ta’ Qalet Marku
Oil on Canvas
25x30cm
€300
Darrin Zammit Lupi
Darrin Zammit Lupi is an award-winning photojournalist with international news agency Reuters and a film unit stills photographer. As a photojournalist, his photos formed a core part of The Daphne Project. His works have been published and exhibited worldwide. Some of his photographic prints form part of the permanent collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Malta and the Human Rights Archive at the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library of Duke University, North Carolina, US, as well as in private collections in different countries.
https://www.darrinzammitlupi.com
Gaze
ChromaLuxe archival photographic print
60x40cm
€400
SOLD
Vickie Tonna
Vickie Tonna, under the tutorship of Debbie Caruana Dingli and Tonio Mallia, has taken part in various collective exhibitions over the years. She has also followed diverse courses in acrylic painting at Caroline Lawrence’s studio and watercolour with Doranne Alden and is interested mainly in landscape, still-life, and portraiture. As a landscape painter, she finds the motifs that inspire her in the varied scenery during her travels, as well as in the warmth of colour present in the local landscape and limestone buildings. Her preferred medium is now oil paint and most times it is the palette knife rather than the brush that suits her technique.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072394472848
Maltempo
Oil on canvas
30x60cm (Framed)
€550
SOLD
Joseph Farrugia
Joseph Farrugia has pursued an active career as an economist, specialising in the field of industrial relations and social dialogue. He is a visual artist and has organised numerous personal exhibitions over a span of more than 30 years in venues such as the National Museum of Fine Arts, St. James Cavalier, and the Palais des Nations, Geneva. He has taught art at post-secondary level and lectures in Visual Literacy for Marketers at the University of Malta.
https://www.instagram.com/joe_farrugia_/
Transformation
Oil on Canvas
60x80cm (Framed)
€750
