VC03 (2021/2022)
rajt ma rajtx ... naf li rajt
Critical Essay by Elyse Tonna for Matthew Attard's exhibition: rajt ma rajtx ... naf li rajt (2021). VC03 is a book showcasing the 2021 exhibition programme of Valletta Contemporary with contributions by various authors/curators
SURA (2021)
KIN, who we are and where we belong (EN) / sura ta' nies (MT)
A book for SURA (2021). Stories and Poems by Clare Azzopardi. Contributions by Elyse Tonna, Glen Calleja and Lori Sauer. Translations by Albert Gatt. Photos by Giola Cassar. Proof-Reading by Claire Zerafa. Designed by Brendon Gauci
fuse (2021): collection of research and process-based articles related to the thematics and interventions by Elyse Tonna
A book for fuse (2021). Written by Elyse Tonna. Photos by Elisa von Brockdorff, Maria Galea, Rakel Vella and Elyse Tonna. Edited by Ann Dingli. Designed by Elyse Tonna and the Valletta Cultural Agency. Produced by the Valletta Cultural Agency
30@20: Looking Back Looking Forward (2021): Celebrating 30 Years The Mill Art, Culture and Crafts Centre
From the Archives: A reflection. and The Mill Today: A conversation February 2021
A book for 30@20 project by the Gabriel Caruana Foundation. Contributions by Raffaella Zammit, Dr Nikki Petroni, Elyse Tonna. Designed by Mighty Box Ltd.
ħaġarna (2019)
what is 'ħaġarna'?
A book for ħaġarna (2019). Contributions by Elyse Tonna, Dr Irene Biolchini, Prof. Vicki Ann Cremona, Dr Sandro Debono, Dr Marko Stamenkovic and introductions by Hon. Dr Ian Borg, Hon. Dr Owen Bonnici, Hon. Dr Justyne Caruana, Hon. Dr Anton Refalo, Nicoline Sagona, Joe Cordina and Dr Christian Zammit. Designed by Elyse Tonna
Artists: Victor Agius, Aaron Bezzina, Tom van Malderen, Laura Besançon, Giola Cassar & Aprille Zammit, Text Catalogue & Andrea Zerafa, Chakib Zidi & Fatima AM & Noah Fabri, Samuel Ciantar
Curator, Artistic Director and Project Manager: Elyse Tonna
Production Manager: Raffaella Zammit
Research Assistants: Aidan Celeste, Kurt Calleja (until November 2020), Claude Ebejer (November 2020 - July 2021)
Production Assistant: Jamie Barbara
Produced by the Valletta Cultural Agency as part of the Agency's Cultural Programme 2021
summary
what is fuse?
fuse was a community-driven and context-specific, interdisciplinary artistic project focusing on the Biċċerija and its surroundings (Valletta, Malta). Its scope was to discover the communities of the area and uncover their stories, facilitate interactions and ultimately develop a project which has art, community and context at its core. fuse was based on elementary principles related to inclusion, safeguarding of living heritage, creative placemaking and sustainability.
Focusing on nine thematics: Intersection, Synergy, Symbiosis, Conviviality, Displacement, Resilience, Familiarity, Transaction and Ritual, fuse uncovered aspects related to the intangible and tangible stories of the area.
The thematics were interpreted through site-specific, public art interventions by eight contemporary artists/artist collectives.
The research and project descriptions together with images of the works were collected in a publication written by Elyse Tonna with forewords and introductions by Hon. Minister of Culture Jose Herrera, Catherine Tabone (CEO, Valletta Cultural Agency), Joanne Attard Mallia (Head of Programming and Production, Valletta Cultural Agency) and Caldon Mercieca (Manager: Valletta Design Cluster, Valletta Cultural Agency).
Some copies of the book are still available. Get in touch for more details.
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