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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 17 JULY 2022 10 ALMANAC My essentials ALFRED CAMILLERI 71, visual artist/ free verse writer I had a sound formation of academic and technical education. Spent a 40-year teaching career in the vocational sector in state schools which include the Art and Design Centre in Valletta and The Institute of Art and Design within MCAST. Have held 10 solo art exhibitions and was involved in various art and design projects. 1 4 5 1. Book 3 2. Film 3. Internet/TV 4. Music 5. Place INTERNET is definitely to- day's encyclopaedia, open- ing up an infinite panorama of information. Among the many sites I regularly use are Art Daily Newsletter, The Art Newspaper and various international gallery web- sites. But I still love to watch some TV. I usually follow RAI's documentaries about Italy's rich cultural heritage, some good musical perfor- mances and films based on biographies. BBC's produc- tions and documentaries are always an option. IN my youth I was a great fan of the Bee Gees and their 60s and 70s hits and their dress style marked my youth. Now I enjoy every piece of good music from Italy's top cantautori, to world music, to my favourite current band Coldplay, which I find produce a pleasant blend for the ears. I tend to hear the mu- sic first without watching the video. In this way I get a better taste of the sounds. I am really spoilt for choice where travelling is concerned. I loved Paris, Barcelona, Ber- lin, Milan, Ireland and Wales and I wouldn't mind going back especially visiting their marvellous museums and gal- leries. But I would also love to explore the rural villag- es where time seems to have stopped. I am fascinated by places which seem to have been immaculately conserved in their original state and yet still liveable. I am always mostly after print- ed literature about the arts and cultural history, while the internet keeps me updat- ed about the international art scene. Lately I have in hand 'A Little History of The World' by E.H. Gombrich, author of the international bestseller 'The Story of Art'. A flow- ing account of man's history, pleasantly illustrated with ref- erences to works of art. Apart from a well of knowledge, his gentle style proves the best way to explore and discover. THOUGH I like the theatre atmosphere of the place I don't often go to the cinema so when I'm in the mood of watching a film or have some time to spare I may search Netflix or YouTube. A recent case in point is Rossellini's 'Una Voce Umana' – a second-time view- ing. Anna Magnani's natural- ism and outstanding acting skills shine in this monologue. Produced in 1948, I believe the expression of social aban- donment and isolation is even more real today. 2