VC is a not-for-profit art space[3][4] and is affiliated with the Contemporary Art Organization Ocular.[5]
VC Main Hall
The Gallery was conceived by the artist and architect Norbert Francis Attard, who is also responsible for the general administration of the gallery.[1] The renovation of the property took ten years and involved the conversion of three former warehouses into gallery space.[6][7]
French Idea[L] (Aug–Sept 2019) – curated by Olivier Plique and with work by Domenique De Beir, Christian Jaccard and Denis Pondruel, this exhibition explored the meaning behind Freedom, Equality and Fraternity, the motto of the French Republic.[13][14]
Up to Now[18] (Feb–Mar 2020) – with work by international artists such as Damien Hirst, Ian Howard, Dan Hudson, Mikhail Karikis, Ignacio Muv, Denis Pondruel, Richard Roth, Javier Vivas, Hans Kotter, Brian Eno, Fikret Atay, Eberhard Bosslet and Carlos Coronas. In addition, the following local artists Alex Attard, Gabriel Caruana, Teresa Sciberras, Ryan Falzon, Aaron Bezzina, Kane Cali, Charlie Cauchi, Matyou Galea, and Roxman Gatt were also featured.[19]
Playful Futures (April–June 2021) – curated by Elyse Tonna, featuring work by Laura Besançon, Tom Lovelace, Tom Medwell, Ignacio Barrios, Dawoon Kim, and Gokhan Tanriover.[20]
Curated by the Gallery Founder, VC Editions is an initiative that supports selected local and international contemporary artists through commissioning the production of contemporary art pieces. Specific pieces are chosen in consultation with the artist and the gallery. The pieces are then reproduced in numbered editions and made available for sale exclusively through Valletta Contemporary.[22] The Collection has featured works by various artists such as Carlos Coronas, Eberhard Bosslet, Shawn Maximo, Norbert Francis Attard, Alex Attard, and Maxine Attard.[23]
Events
The MET(a) Gala was held at Valletta Contemporary on December 14, 2019. The event served as a fundraising initiative, combining contemporary art and fashion in Malta.[24][25] It featured participants from various fields, including cuisine, design, fashion, architecture, and art.[26]
In October 2019, the Malta International Contemporary Art Space (MICAS) organized the MICAS International Art Weekend. The event included a series of talks at Valletta Contemporary, with notable speakers such as Sir Norman Foster,[27] and the solo exhibition Diktat by German artist Eric Meier.[15]
