Art at the Corinthia Palace - the opening
Guests attending the opening of Art at the Corinthia Palace
Were you there? Maybe you’re in the photos…
Artists, art-lovers and hotel guests came together recently for the opening of Art at the Corinthia Palace, a collective exhibition of contemporary fine art by Allura hosted at the Corinthia Palace Hotel.
In this blog post we would like to acknowledge and thank all those involved in making the show a success.
We are also happy to be able to share photos from the event.
Click here to view the full album.
Meanwhile, to read about the show itself, take a look at our previous blog post.
Acknowledgements and thanks
We would first like to thank those of you who attended the opening. Thank you for joining us to celebrate the work of our artists and for making it such a special evening.
Guests at the opening of Art at the Corinthia Palace
The Corinthia Palace
Allura is grateful to the Corinthia Palace Hotel for the invitation to exhibit in the hotel foyer, and for setting it up as a functioning exhibition venue, by fitting new hanging rails and directional lighting, especially to host the show.
It is encouraging that the Corinthia Palace, arguably the most prestigious hotel in the country, has chosen to place local art front and centre at its flagship hotel and we are honoured that our artists should be the first to exhibit in this newly re-purposed space.
We would like to thank hotel management for having the vision to show off local talent in the hotel’s most visible area and for seeing the potential in this collaboration for it to be done well. We have no doubt that this will be the first of many art exhibitions in the new ‘lobby gallery’.
Allura's Laura Swale with Corinthia Palace General Manager Alexandra Pisani addressing guests
Thank you to General Manager Alexandra Pisani, Marketing Manager Daniela Mallia, Nick Vella and all those in maintenance, security, carpentry, events and catering for their work on the show.
Royal Talens and Attard & Co
An acknowledgement also goes to our second collaborator, art materials brand Royal Talens, as represented by Attard & Co. In particular we would like to thank Director Hugh Arrigo for providing logistical support and dedicating manpower for the show.
The Sovereign Art Foundation
Also involved in the programme for the second year running is the Sovereign Art Foundation, whose art prize encourages and rewards young artists still at school. We would like to thank Stephen Griffiths and Valerie Urrunaga for their ongoing collaboration with Allura.
MPS
Thank you to Chris Mifsud of MPS for going above and beyond to support the exhibition and for dedicating his time, and that of his team, to supporting its coverage and promotion.
Gasan Foundation
We are also grateful also to the Gasan Foundation for its support with the promotion of the show.
Billboard screen in Sliema
Arts Council Malta
Art at the Corinthia Palace is part of the wider Allura Open Art Studios programme, which is part-funded by Arts Council Malta. We would like to thank the Arts Council, without whom Art at the Corinthia Palace would not be possible.
Herman Grech and the Times of Malta
We would like to thank Herman Grech, editor-in-chief at the Times of Malta, for his commitment to promoting culture and the Arts and for the many occasions he has given his time to help support the exhibition and Allura’s work in general.
Herman Grech at the opening
We would also like to thank Herman’s Times of Malta colleague, Lara Zammit, for carrying a piece about the show in the Sunday newspaper.
Click here to read the full article on the Times of Malta website
Article in the Sunday Times of Malta - click on the image to read the full article on the Times of Malta website
Saxophonist James Cummings
A former employee of Allura,. since leaving, saxophonist James Cummings has become a regular fixture at Allura’s events. James provided the live entertainment once again with a set tailored perfectly to complement the venue and the occasion, which was a hit with the guests.
Saxophonist James Cummings chatting with guests during a break from performing
Artists
Allura wishes to acknowledge its artists for their dedication to their craft and for their commitment to their artistic growth and evolution. When selecting new artists, Allura gives preference to those who are prolific and who understand that continued improvement is part and parcel of the trajectory of a successful and meaningful artistic career.
Artists - thank you for your outstanding artwork. Thank you also for your trust in us to present you and to represent you. We do this with great care and great pride.
Rosette Bonello, Bob Cardona, Laura Swale, Marianne Ogden, Vania Goshe and Bogdan Dyulgerov.
The artists taking part in the show are Andrew Borg, Christine Porter Lofaro, Jo Dounis, Kevin Sciberras, Debbie Bonello and Rosette Bonello from Malta, Gozo-based painters Christopher Saliba and Bob Cardona, Malta-based international artists are Andrew Smith, originally from the UK, Bulgarian painters Vania Goshe and Bogdan Dyulgerov, Natasha Dadush from Russia and Marianne Ogden from the United States of America.
To view the biographies of the artists in the show, visit the Allura Art artists page.
To view their paintings, visit the Allura Art Collection.
Bernadett Mozer
Bernadett Mozer
Bernadett Mozer has many hats within Allura and on this occasion she is also responsible for the photography of the opening event.
Photos of the event
Finally…
Thank you once again if you joined us in celebrating this group of artists.. We hope you enjoyed the art and thank you if you were one of our buyers. Opportunities for artists to meet their audience are important and are always meaningful.
If you didn’t make it to the show on opening night there’s still time. Art at the Corinthia Palace will run until January 8 2023.
About the show
Art at the Corinthia Palace is an exhibition by Allura in collaboration with the Corinthia Palace, Royal Talens and the Sovereign Art Foundation. The exhibition is part of The Allura Open Art Studios Programme, supported by Arts Council Malta through the Programme Support Scheme.
For news and updates from Allura, follow the Allura Art blog, join the mailing list or follow Allura on Facebook.
Finally, in case you’re new to Allura Art…
About the Allura Art Collection
The Allura Art Collection is an evolving, curated collection of original paintings, by more than a dozen contemporary painters based in Malta and Gozo. The Allura Art website features pieces in a variety of genres, styles and sizes to suit home, office or commercial interiors. Original paintings also make beautiful and unique gifts, and the search by price page makes it easy to browse according to your budget.
The Allura Art collection is regularly updated with new artwork and new artists. To receive updates by email, join our mailing list.
About the Allura Art advisory service
Allura Art also offers an advisory service, which serves commercial and residential property owners, as well as architects and designers, either seeking direction, or looking to commission a bespoke series or site-specific piece.
Whether residential or commercial, Allura can source, commission or design individual pieces or curate a selection tailored to an interior design scheme.
Allura also welcomes professional relationships with architects and designers as well as contact from other interested parties.
Allura Art deals only in genuine and authenticated originals which are sourced directly from reputable living painters. We offer original fine art at studio prices with secure online payment and safe shipping internationally or local delivery throughout Malta and Gozo. Visit the Allura Art website or find Allura on Facebook or Instagram at @allura_malta. Contact Allura at info@allura.mt or +356 99583389.
#alluraart #alluramalta #originalart #maltaartists
