Il-Hagar Museum’s events season continues next weekend with another two events. For the first one, which is on Friday, the 11th of October at 7.30pm, Gozitan photographer Daniel Cilia will give a public talk titled Neolithic Malta: What We Have, What We Lost, and What We Could Lose!!

Drawing on decades of experience and a passion for storytelling, Cilia’s work has graced numerous books on the Maltese Islands, their history, culture, and beauty.

His keen eye for detail and deep understanding of his subjects make his presentations both informative and visually stunning, offering a rich insight into Malta’s prehistoric heritage.

The talk will cover all of Malta’s Neolithic sites, those that have been lost and the current threats to those still standing. Through his lens, Cilia invites the audience to rediscover these ancient wonders and reflect on their importance for future generations.

This talk is held in collaboration with the Malta Historical Society.

Daniel Cilia, LRPS, born in 1963 in Gozo, Malta, is a self-taught photographer who began his career at the age of thirteen. His work focuses on how light shapes our perception of everyday life.

Since his first major exhibition in 1986, he has participated in over 50 exhibitions worldwide. He was awarded the Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society in 1986 and has held key teaching positions in Florence.

Specialising in editorial photographic design, Cilia has contributed to 152 books about Malta, with his photography widely featured. In 2024, he was honoured as an Officer of the Order pro Merito Melitensi by the Hospitaller Order of St John.The following morning, Saturday, the 12th of October, at 11.00am, art critic Prof. Louis Laganà will interview artists Henry Alamango and Galina Troizky about the inspiration behind their current exhibition, Lost Paradise, hosted at Il-Hagar.

During a guided tour of the exhibition, they will explore how paradise is a subjective concept, a blend of landscapes, community, and culture, tied to identity and roots.

While nostalgia and imagination fuel this connection, paradise often goes unrecognised until it is lost. The exhibition delves into personal and collective visions of paradise, the longing for a better place, and the realisation that what we seek may have existed in the familiar people and places we left behind.

Henry Alamango is a self-taught artist whose love for nature is deeply influenced by his Mediterranean upbringing, particularly in the Maltese Islands. His figurative art often depicts warm light, stone, and vibrant landscapes, with a preference for water-based mediums. He also experiments with inks, acrylics, pastels, and gesso, frequently portraying contemporary street life.

Galina Troizky, born in Moscow and trained in applied art and fashion design, has lived between Berlin and Gozo since 2003.

Her internationally exhibited work explores the tension between individuals and rapid urban transformation, reflecting her concerns about the destruction of architectural environments in the race for modernity.

The museum said that admission to Il-Hagar and participation in its events are free, but registration is recommended. To register, please email events@heartofgozo.org.mt

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