The second edition of maltabiennale.art is set to return in 2026 and a newly confirmed executive team has been announced, featuring notable figures from Malta’s heritage and cultural sectors:

• Mario Cutajar, President of maltabiennale.art 2026, also serves as Chairman of Heritage Malta, the national agency for museums, conservation, and cultural heritage.

Representing Heritage Malta:

• Noel Zammit, Chief Executive Officer
• Kenneth Gambin, Chief Operations Officer
• Russel Muscat, International Relations Manager

Representing Arts Council Malta:

• Albert Marshall, Executive Chairman
• Mary Anne Cauchi, Chief Operations Officer for Funding and Strategy

Serving as Consultants:

• Toni Attard, Founder and CEO of Culture Venture
• Sarah-Lee Zammit, Founder and Director at Noċemuskata

Taking place between 11th March and 29th May 2026, the Malta Biennale will once again bring together global contemporary art and Malta’s historic heritage, unfolding across a range of unique sites managed by Heritage Malta. These include landmark locations in Valletta, Birgu, Xagħra, and Ċittadella in Gozo.

With an international open call for artists currently underway, interest in the Biennale has already surged. According to the Biennale’s website, 100 proposals have been submitted from around the world.

Together, this multidisciplinary team brings a combination of public cultural governance and private-sector creativity to guide the development and international positioning of the Malta Biennale.

The Biennale’s growing prominence also came under the spotlight in Parliament, with figures tabled by Culture Minister Owen Bonnici showing that over €70,000 were allocated to the Malta Biennale’s 2024 launch.