Francesco Zahra and St George’s Basilica: Art & Conservation – is the title of a special temporary Exhibition opening this coming Saturday at Il-Hagar museum in Gozo.

This latest exhibition at the museum was prepared with the help of art historian Dr Mark Sagona on the occasion of the project of restoration of the two masterpieces by this outstanding 18th century artist, which are situated above St George’s choir stalls.

The museum said that the main aim of the exhibition is to raise greater awareness and appreciation of one of Malta’s great artists, to highlight the artistic and cultural heritage of the island of Gozo and to make the public more sensitive to restoration and conservation issues and their professional implementation.

This exhibition opens this Saturday, the 10th of August at 7.30pm and will remain open to the public until the 11th of September.

The museum is located in St George’s Square, Victoria, entrance is free of charge and opening hours are 9am to 5pm seven days a week.

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