Special Zahra Exhibition at Il-Ħaġar
10 Aug 2019 - 11 Sep 2019
You are invited to the official opening of a special temporary
Exhibition on Saturday 10 August at 7.30pm at Il-Ħaġar Museum.
Francesco Zahra and St
George’s Basilica: Art & Conservation was prepared, with
the help of art historian Dr Mark Sagona, on the occasion of the project
connected with the restoration of the two huge masterpieces by this outstanding
18th century artist above the choir stalls of St George’s Basilica. The main
aims of the exhibition are 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 can be visited up to 11 September and entrance remains free:
opening hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, seven days a week
