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Organised by the Malta Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024 I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP, in collaboration with the Department of Art and Art History, Faculty of Arts, University of Malta.
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15th November, 2024
14:00-18:00
Arts Lecture Theatre, University of Malta
No registration required, this is a public event
Speakers: Dr Matthew Attard, Dr Gilbert Calleja, Prof. Daniela DeBono, Prof. Timmy Gambin, Beverley Hood, Elyse Tonna, Julia Zerafa
Programme:
14:00-14:15 - Follow the Ship(s) screening
14:15-14:35 - Beverley Hood, Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh
14:35-14:55 - Prof. Timmy Gambin, Classics and Archaeology, University of Malta
14:55-15:15 - Dr Matthew Attard, Art and Art History, University of Malta
15:15-15:30 - Session 1 Q&A - chairing Dr Romina Delia, Internationalisation Executive, Arts Council Malta
15:30-15:45 - Short break
15:45-16:05 - Prof. Daniela DeBono, Anthropology, University of Malta
16:05-16:25 - Dr Gilbert Calleja, Art and Art History, University of Malta
16:25-16:45 - Julia Zerafa, the Malta Ship Graffiti Project, Heritage Malta
16:45-17:05 - Elyse Tonna, Co-Curator I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP
17:05-17:20 - Session 2 Q&A - chairing Dr Romina Delia, Internationalisation Executive, Arts Council Malta
17:20-17:30 - Concluding remarks: Annabelle Stivala, Executive Head, International Cultural Relations, Arts Council Malta, and Dr Mark Sagona, Head of Department Art and Art History, University of Malta
17:30-18:00 - Refreshments
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The symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions on the convergence of digital technologies, contemporary artistic practices and Mediterranean maritime imagery. It will explore how these intersections generate new perspectives, creative expression and critical inquiry. The discussions will critically engage with both the theoretical and practical aspects of how interdisciplinarity across the humanities can prompt questions about current understanding(s) of identity in the age of digital hybridity.
The speakers explore issues of authorship, engagement with historical visual imagery—such as ship graffiti—and the evolving role of art practice in a digitally mediated world, among others.
I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP is the Malta Pavilion 2024 presented at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, with artist Matthew Attard, and co-curated by Elyse Tonna and Sara Dolfi Agostini. It is commissioned by Arts Council Malta.
The Public Programme for I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP is supported by Bank of Valletta
For more information contact: [email protected]
Commissioner: The Malta Pavilion is commissioned by Arts Council Malta, under the auspices of Malta’s Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government. On behalf of Arts Council Malta, the Malta Pavilion is being project led by Dr Romina Delia (Internationalisation Executive) and supported by Dr Frank Psaila (Communications) and Celine Portelli (Support coordinator).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Arts Lecture Theatre (ALT), University of Malta, Msida, Malta
