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NEWS 14 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 3 APRIL 2024 SCHEDULED to take place on 5, 6 and 7 April 2024, Minjatura in- vites attendees of all ages to ex- plore the intricate world of scale modelling within the inspiring setting of the Malta Maritime Museum. Minjatura heralds a new era for the Maltese modelling community, establishing it- self as the leading platform for both local and international talent to display their remarka- ble creations. Hosted by the In- ternational Plastic Modellers' Society (IPMS) Malta, this ex- hibition embodies the society's commitment to promoting ex- cellence and camaraderie with- in the hobby. Featuring an impressive ar- ray of meticulously crafted scale models spanning various genres and historical periods, Minjatura showcases the ded- ication and skill of modelers from Malta and beyond. The museum will be trans- formed into a vibrant hub of activity, with seminars, live demonstrations, and interac- tive displays providing visitors with the opportunity to delve into the art and science of modelling. Minjatura is more than just an exhibition; it's a testament to the power of creativity, innova- tion, and collaboration. As the first international model show in Malta, it sitgnals a bright fu- ture for scale modelling in the region, one filled with endless possibilities and boundless in- spiration. On Saturday, at 11am, ma- rine archaeologist Prof. Timmy Gambin presents a VR expe- rience, 'Looking for a US air- man in Maltese Waters – the excavation of a WW2 Bomber in the sea'. This VR experience will take participants on a dive into history as they explore the USAF Liberator wreck in Mal- tese waters. In addition, to further en- hance the experience for visi- tors, the Malta Maritime Mu- seum is offering reduced entry fees for the occasion, provid- ing an excellent opportunity for individuals and families to explore both the expo and the museum's exhibits. Open to the public from 10:00am till 6:00pm. Last admission 5.30pm. For more information about Minjatura and to stay up- dated on the latest news and announcements, visit www. minjatura.com Minjatura: Malta's premier model expo marks first international show in Malta A virtual reality experience will take participants on a dive into history as they explore the USAF Liberator wreck in Maltese waters AS the current contemporary exhibition Unknown Prescrip- tion comes to an end (open until Sunday 14 April 2024), Il-Ħaġar Museum offers art lovers the opportunity to meet one of the April 2024 at 11:00 at the Muse- um. Charles Balzan is a conceptu- al artist whose medium ranges from installation, photography, etching, painting, and drawing. His work reveals his interests in philosophy, theology, and poetry and is a visceral explo- ration of the unconscious and the primitive urges within each person. Primal emotions such as rage, terror, or traumatic conditions are conveyed through bodily postures whose vulnerability is synonymous with pain and an insatiable craving for connec- tion, solace, and liberation. Charles Balzan's portfolio boasts a national prize at the '/ru:t/' (2014) exhibition. He has also participated in vari- ous other exhibitions such as Smudge at Studio 87 (2018), 'NUD' at Desko (2019) and X-Posed (2019) at the Art Academy – London, and 'Dark- ness at Noon' (2021) at Splen- did. Of particular interest is his photobook 'Not Alone' pub- lished by EDE (2017) which intimately probes and explores his immediate family. This is an occasion for the audience to have a more gen- uine encounter with this artist before the closure of this con- temporary exhibition. Balzan's latest endeavour of blacken- ing stones with soot and then printing onto them is reminis- cent of destruction and loss but also of creativity and meaning. The breaking up of the bod- ies into fragments placed stra- tegically around the Museum cannot but invite the visitor to ponder the continuum extend- ing between life and the possi- bility of an afterlife, with death as its fulcrum. Unknown Prescription: Meet the artist Charles Balzan exhibition walkthrough