FiftySix Design Talk

Join us at FiftySix Design Talks for an evening celebrating the art of natural winemaking and craft beer brewing. Hear from Mark Cassar of Mar Casar La Maison du Vin Naturel Winery and Jean Bickle of Huskie Craft Beer Company as they share their stories, techniques, and passions. Enjoy samples of their finest drinks during […]

Join us on July 24 at 18:30 at the Valletta Design Cluster for the final edition of FiftySix Design Talks. Experience the fusion of Palestinian and Maltese design as architecture students from Birzeit University present their innovative projects for Misrah Santa Marija. Don’t miss this unique dialogue of Mediterranean architecture and the chance to witness […]

Kick off the new season of FiftySix Design Talks with the launch of designMT, Malta's premier design expo. Join us on Wednesday, 25th September 2024, at 6:30 PM at Friggieri Hall, Valletta Design Cluster, for an exclusive preview of this exciting event. Representatives from the Malta Crafts Foundation will introduce designMT, followed by insights from […]

Join us for the next edition of FiftySix Design Talks on Wednesday, 30th October 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Valletta Design Cluster. This month, we’re diving into the world of fashion with two prominent voices shaping Mediterranean style. First, hear from Ron van Maarschalkerweerd Borg, co-founder of Charles & Ron, Malta’s premier luxury fashion […]

Join us at FiftySix Design Talks on 27th November at the Valletta Design Cluster, where Malta’s creatives Lorella Castillo and Jacob Sammut will reveal their unique approaches to storytelling through art and photography. From capturing the extraordinary in everyday scenes to authentic, raw portrayals, this event offers insights into transforming concepts into powerful visuals. Don’t […]

Join us for Fifty-Six Design Talks: From Earth to Architecture on Wednesday, 29th January 2025, at 6:30 PM in Friggieri Hall, Valletta Design Cluster, as we explore groundbreaking sustainable materials in the built environment. Learn how Stefania Buhagiar (Halmann Vella) turns construction waste into the elegant and durable Recobel, and how William Bondin (I+A) harnesses […]

Join us for this edition of FiftySix Design Talks, exploring how innovative agricultural practices can strengthen Malta’s food security. Featuring Malcolm Borg on soilless farming and Emanuela De Giorgio from the Veg Box on reconnecting consumers with local farmers, this discussion will provide fresh insights into sustainable food production. Whether you're in the industry or […]

This edition of FiftySix Design Talks explores how design influences self-expression, from tattoos that imprint personal stories onto skin to the transformative artistry of drag. Featuring fine-line tattoo artist Thomas Cauchi and multidisciplinary artist Gabriel Chetcuti (aka KLONN), this discussion delves into how creative disciplines shape and redefine identity. Join us on Wednesday, 26th March […]

Join us for FiftySix Design Talks: Memory, Museums, & Meaning – an inspiring evening exploring how heritage spaces can feel timeless yet relevant. Discover how innovative design brings museum stories to life with insights from leading experts David Zahra and Guillaume Dreyfuss. Hosted at Friggieri Hall, Valletta Design Cluster, on Wednesday, 30th April 2025.

Join us for FiftySix: Making a Statement, a talk exploring how satire and public art challenge, inspire, and transform. Featuring Il-Beżżul Bieżel and muralist Nocciola The Drawer, this event dives into how design becomes a bold voice in public spaces—whether through sharp political cartoons or vibrant, community-driven murals. Discover how creativity can question, connect, and […]

Join us on Wednesday 25th June at 18:30 in Friggieri Hall, Valletta Design Cluster for a special edition of FiftySix Design Talks exploring the power of jewellery as a vessel of meaning, memory, and identity. Featuring Nevena Jaftha of Tetkaz and Nadège Renée Cassar of Nadège.Renée, the evening will uncover the stories behind two distinct […]

Join us on Wednesday 30th July at 18:30 at the Valletta Design Cluster for a special edition of FiftySix Design Talks exploring the female gaze and self-portraiture in contemporary art. Featuring Nina Gerada and Anna Calleja, the evening will delve into two distinct yet deeply personal practices—one rooted in sculptural form and spatial authorship, the […]