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