Mdina contemporary art biennale kicks off

The APS Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale is a project that has developed over the course of two decades. From a modest exhibition focusing on Catholic-inspired art, it has been transformed into a large-scale international event that questions the role of art today and its communication with art from previous eras. Nikki Petroni speaks with artistic director Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci about the philosophy behind the APS Mdina Biennale and his thoughts on contemporary art.
Since the 2015 edition, the APS Mdina Biennale has opened up new trajectories for local and international contemporary art. This year's chosen theme is '"The Mediterranean: A Sea of Conflicting Spiritualities'. What are the ideas that guide your method of artistic direction"
It is imperative for me that a contemporary art biennale, and all artistic gatherings for that matter, should be a centre for the exchange of ideas and experiences with artists from all over the world uniting to challenge the particular theme. The interrelationships between artists and the theme, between artists and artists, and between artists and the space, all have to be taken into account and dealt with as the project unfolds.

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