BIRGU BY DAY – Photographic Exhibition
Celebrating Malta’s Rich Heritage: A Book Launch with a Purpose
On 18th July, FIMBank p.l.c. hosted an inspiring event to mark the launch of two books by Professor Victor Grech. All proceeds from the sales were allocated to Save & Support Trust and Beating Hearts Malta, two local NGOs dedicated to supporting individuals and families within the community.
The first book, Kaleidoscope, celebrated the diverse achievements of Professor Richard England — a distinguished architect, writer, artist, and academic. The second publication, Stories and Ballads, explored the rich legacy of Marquis Nicholas de Piro and the historic Casa Rocca Piccola in Valletta.
FIMBank Group Chairman, Dr. John C. Grech, welcomed guests and highlighted how the publications reflected Malta’s rich cultural heritage. He emphasised that the purpose of the event aligned closely with the Bank’s core values, particularly its commitment to fostering a compassionate and inclusive community while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
The publication of these books represented not only a celebration of the island’s artistic and historical legacy, but also an opportunity to share Malta’s unique heritage with a wider audience.
European Court of Justice Exhibition
Twenty-five paintings by Maltese artists were exhibited at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg on 25 April. The exhibition was organised by the Embassy of Malta in Brussels, in collaboration with Judge Ramona Frendo and Professor Victor Grech. Prof. Victor Grech was born in Malta in 1965 and works in Malta as a consultant pediatrician with a special interest in pediatric cardiology. He finds painting Maltese landscapes and seascapes a particularly relaxing pastime. The medium is oil on canvas with a painting knife, and John Borg Manduca, the famous Maltese impressionist artist, is his inspiration and mentor. These paintings tend to be both Impressionist and Expressionist and Fauvist.
Titled The Colours of Malta, the exhibition was subsequently relocated to the European Court of Auditors, also in Luxembourg, on 19 June. This second exhibition was sponsored by George Hyzler. All artworks were successfully sold, with proceeds donated in aid of Save & Support Trust.
The exhibition featured works by a distinguished group of Maltese artists, including Kevin Sciberras, Faye Borg Grech, Joseph Barbara, Sarah Calleja, Alexia Coppini, Francis Galea, Vania Goshe, Antonio Mifsud, Vanni Pulè, Richard England, Ben Chetcuti, Beppe Antignolo, Mariella Scerri, Chris Camilleri, Jacqueline Agius, Mariam De Giorgio, Catherine Cavallo, Adrian Mizzi, Johanna Barthet, Kenneth Zammit Tabona, Joseph Casapinta, Madeleine Gera, and Victor Grech.
These events were supported by Arts Council Malta and Express Trailers.
Landscapes and Seascapes by Prof. Victor Grech
Save and Support Trust are issuing the 2024 calendars which include 12 original paintings by Professor Victor Grech. All paintings have been sold. Companies are being invited to sponsor the calendar through a donation of € 300 and will be given 30 calendars. Each sponsorship shall include the company’s logo printed on one of the calendar pages and on the back page.
Special thanks goes to the main collaborators Alliance for printing, as well as many others including RE/MAX Malta, Developers Best, VGB art shop who donated 12 canvases, Deco Manufactoring who discounted the framings of paintings, and Outlook.coop for the free design
Please contact us now to reserve your 2024 calendar.
The Love Kitchen Inauguration – Supporting The Millenium Chapel
The Love Kitchen was inaugurated on Thursday 20th July 2023 with a lovely dinner generously provided by The Avenue Restaurant and organised by Save and Support Trust and Prof Victor Grech on behalf of the Millenium Chapel.
The event was attended by 40 special benefactors of the Millennium Chapel who also contributed generously for the financing of the Love Kitchen. Special guest of the evening was Prof Richard England who had designed the Millennium Chapel and had just returned from London where he received the great honour of the Free Citizenship of the City by the Mayor of London. Prof England donated one of his special Manikata church paintings and book for auctioning during the evening.
An appreciable amount of money was raised for the running costs and expenses of the Love which aim to provide food to homeless and poor people.
You can also be part of supporting the ongoing Love Kitchen running costs and expenses, by donating to APS Bank Account no 36932120016 or by Revolut 99829429
MIA Biennial Conference, entitled “Rethink and Reform: A Blueprint for Malta’s Competitiveness in Financial Services”.
Renowned Artists Donate 34 Paintings
As often done, the MIA (Malta Institute of Accountants) organises fundraising for a good cause. This time around, the Institute collected funds for Save & Support Trust and Beating Hearts Malta.
Renowned local artists have gifted 34 paintings which where available against a donation and displayed online and during the conference itself.
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