Esther Lafferty
122 posts
How a 16th-century ‘epidemic’ inspired a graphic novel
Ahead of the publication of his first graphic novel, ‘Dance of Death’, Esther Lafferty talks to author Steven Xuereb Haber about the inspiration behind the new work
April 28, 2026
Beyond numbers: rethinking measurement through art
In ‘For Want of (not) Measuring’ at Spazju Kreattiv, 10 artists challenge the assumption that numbers offer clarity, instead highlighting the complexity and ambiguity that shape how we experience the world
April 24, 2026
Small languages, big stories: DoSEL festival speaks volumes
A new Maltese production and touring shows from three partner countries will be staged during the event which kicks off this week
April 15, 2026
‘Modern megaliths’: the vision behind Gozo’s new landmark
Christopher Saliba talks about his new public artwork
April 12, 2026
Malta Spring Festival turns 20
Esther Lafferty talks to founder and artistic director Karl Fiorini about this year’s edition and the festival’s enduring legacy
April 6, 2026
Edward Lear’s sketches of Gozo
The English author and illustrator drew more than 80 scenes of Gozo during his visit to the island in 1866. Esther Lafferty recently attended a talk to learn more about these works.
March 30, 2026
Writing, reading, talking and drawing anew at Malta Book Festival
Programme includes book signings, masterclasses, exhibitions, children's theatre and much more
October 28, 2025
Mary Portelli and the mosaics that made their mark on Malta
This season, Victoria's Il-Haġar museum presents MUZAjk - an exhibition of colourful mosaics by Gozitan artist Mary Portelli
October 26, 2025
Bold ‘Conversations’ planned for the Three Palaces Festival
Michelle Castelletti, Artistic Director of The Three Palaces Festival offers exciting insights into this year's programme
October 19, 2025
Art: a Mediterranean gaze on the English countryside
Political cartoonist, Seb Tanti Burlò finds comfort in the familiar in his latest works, on show in a new exhibition in London
October 19, 2025