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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 21 APRIL 2024 4 ALMANAC My essentials ANNA GALEA 65, artist I'm an award-winning watercolourist and my art has taken me to various countries, conducting masterclass demonstrations at International Watercolour Society Conventions in Italy, Poland, Dubai, Turkey and China. I was an invited participant at the prestigious Firenze Biennale last October and have exhibited across major cities in Europe, as well as in Asia, the UAE, Washington and New York www.annagalea.com. 4 5 1. Book 2. Film 3. Internet / TV 4. Music 5. Place I use social media most- ly to post about my art on my Instagram page, which is linked to my Facebook Art Page, and then just look through any notifications. I find that too much time gets wasted once you start scrolling. I'm subscribed to some art and cultural newsletters that keep me updated with what's go- ing on. FRENCH jazz with my coffee in the morning. Bee- thoven when I'm painting: the versatility and creativi- ty of Beethoven's composi- tions can fit into any frame of mind. Happy by Pharrell Williams from Despicable Me 2 sets me in a good mood when I'm a bit down - my motto is Smile and the World Smiles Back. Life is too short to take it seriously. ALTIPIANI di Arcinazzo, in the mountains south-east of Rome. Trees, trees every- where, small lakes and water- falls. Italians have mastered the art of living - the way they serve their coffee, the sim- ple yet delicious food, which is hardly ever overpriced at the many trattorias, the way they take pride in their dress and their cultural heritage. For them, life is not about the money. Rather than setting up second residence in Gozo, we have opted for Altipiani di Ar- cinazzo. THE Passion of ARTEMISIA by Susan Vreeland - I've just read it for the second time. Ar- temisia Gentileschi, born to- wards the end of the sixteenth century, was one of the first fe- male painters to become world famous. Raped at the age of 17, she had to struggle against all odds in a male dominated world to follow her passion, producing works painted from an innova- tive female perspective. Her re- silience, perseverance and en- thusiasm are a profound source of inspiration. Two other books that have impacted me are Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, and Atomic Habits by James Clear. MIGRATION by Universal Pic- tures - an animated adventure/ comedy which I've watched re- cently with my grandkids. It is about a family of ducks that decides to leave the safety of its home and fly off and travel to distant countries. The mak- ers of this film must have had a whale of a time producing it… the expressions on the faces of the characters are so 'human'! It is funny and action packed. The whole film portrays strong fam- ily values and the importance of sticking up for each other. Compiled by Laura Calleja suggestions by email lcalleja@mediatoday.com 1 This page is supported by Arts Council Malta 2 3