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The Art of Malta

Production company: Pellikola
Director/s: Oliver Mallia
Producer/s: Oliver Mallia
Country: Malta
Cast: Hilary Spiteri
Format: Documentary Series
Language/s: English
Genre/s: Documentary
Running time: 10 x 25 min
Year: 2018
Status: Completed

The Art of Malta is a ten-part documentary series exploring the history of art on the Maltese islands. The series is presented by art historian and educator Hilary Spiteri. The Art of Malta uses a thematic approach and through a selection of masterworks Hilary explores the cultural impact that art, through its various forms, has had on Malta and Maltese society.

The Art of Malta is supported by Arts Council Malta through Kultura TV.

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