George Camilleri

This author Tony Cassar has created 11 entries.

16 Nov

RESTORATION

The small canvas painting representing the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Church of Our Lady of Victory has been restored by Amy Sciberras our resident conservator.The strainer and decorative frame were first disinfested. Unstable areas of the paint/preparatory layers were consolidated and deformations were improved. Surface deposits and grime were cleaned and losses were...

27 Oct

RESTORATION

The reconstruction and restoration at St Anthony’s battery Qala is now nearly complete. The upright masonry is finished and built with as much of the original old stone found on the site. The battery is now also complete of its woodwork and is looking very handsome. Read more about Qala battery here and here and here ...

30 Sep

RESTORATION

  Ongoing restoration at the Chapel of Our Lady of Victory, Valletta’s first Church. Above see the restored painting of the Angel Gabriel by the Maltese painter Alessio Erardi. Visit the Chapel to view other ongoing works and support us in preserving Malta’s artistic and historical heritage ...

26 Sep

NOTTE BIANCA

Notte Bianca is an unforgettable event of art, culture and much more. During Notte Bianca Valletta’s museums, historical buildings, private and public art galleries and other cultural institutions are open free of charge. Din l-Art Helwa is participating this year on more than one front. Our head office at 133 Melita Street will be hosting...

30 Aug

The EcoGozo Project

Din l-Art Helwa was awarded funding under the Assistance Schemes for projects by Local Councils, Administrative Committees and NGOs contributing towards the implementation of the Eco-Gozo Action Plan (2010 -2012). The project involves the production of 34 Interpretation Panels for Heritage properties on Gozo and Comino, Audio Visual Equipment for Comino Tower plus an HD Heritage...

20 Aug

RESTORATION

  MALTESE AND FRENCH YOUTHS FOR THE RESTORATION OF MALTESE HERITAGE – 7th – 16th September 2012 at Tal-Hniena Church, Qrendi Join in our 9 day live-in and experience hands-on restoration work in a fun and stimulating environment. Open to youths aged 18 – 25 For further info contact info@dinlarthelwa.org or tel: 79372070 A Din L-Art Helwa/Union Rempart...

07 Jul

ENVIRONMENT

  There is a growing public awareness about the widespread destruction of mature trees. Read more here… Join our Facebook group here       fish4tomorrow formed the shape of a fish in Golden Bay as part of an international event organised by Ocean2012. Read more…     ...