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9 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 16 JANUARY 2026 CULTURE New exhibition explores time, myth, and the natural elements as earth enters 2026 AS the world steps into 2026, a new art exhibition invites audi- ences to reflect on the transition of time and the cycles of nature. Gateways and Portals, opening this month, explores the cultur- al, cosmical, and seasonal signif- icance of the first quarter of the year, including New Year's cel- ebrations, Holi, the Lunar New Year, Carnival, and the March Equinox. The exhibition examines themes of beginnings, purification, and renewal—concepts embedded in the origins of the Gregorian calen- dar and reflected in the names of the year's first months. According to organizers, Gate- ways and Portals acts as both a literal and symbolic threshold, en- couraging visitors to pause, reflect, and step consciously into what is emerging. The exhibition is ac- cessible both in-person and vir- tually, and highlights the classical elements—Fire, Water, Earth, and Air—as well as celestial spheres, Chinese mythology, and the con- trasting colors of blue and orange. Participating artists include: • Carri C, acrylic and mixed-media paintings • Christine Mizzi, tattoo art, candles, ceramics, acrylic and watercolour paintings • Hel. A. Crafts, needle-felted framed works • Loving Gozo Arts, acrylic paintings and découpaged artisanal items • Marisa Warwick, oil and watercolour paintings • Richie's Nature Photogra- phy, fine art photography • Shaun McGrath, fine art photography Private viewings are available by appointment at no additional cost. The exhibition examines themes of beginnings, purification, and renewal—concepts embedded in the origins of the Gregorian calendar and reflected in the names of the year's first months