This coming Sunday, there is the unique opportunity to view the PrevArti art restoration and conservation lab during an Open Day for the public.

Among the work that will be available to view up close, is the trompe l’oeil that was removed for conservation and restoration from the Gozo Cathedral in January this year.

In 1739 a trompe l’oeil was created by Antonio Pippi (mid-18th century, after Padre Andrea Pozzo). It was installed that year in to the Gozo Cathedral to create the image of a cupola without the need of building one.

It is expected that the work will take around a year to compete and is being partly- funded by the EU. The painting was last restored prior to the current intervention – in 1823.

The open day is this Sunday, the 27th of October, from 10.00am-5.30pm, they are located at F15B, Mosta Technopark.

PrevArti said that guided tours of the lab will take place every hour starting from 11am

Booking is compulsory and subject to availability; details are to be given by calling on 27434535 or via email on info@prevarti.com

Entrance fee is by donation and all proceeds will be given to the Living Waters Mission team, which forms part of the Tabgha Foundation (Vo/o314).

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