Altofest is a project that explores experimental sociality through contemporary live art. Citizens host international artists in their houses, which then become venues that welcome audiences for diverse performances. Altofest will take place across four different regions in Malta, over four consecutive weekends. “Legendary People” is the theme behind Altofest Malta 2018.

How can art emerge from the community as its distinctive expression, becoming in the meantime an instrument of social growth, fostering the formation of a future cultural legacy? The narration of a place, of its inhabitants and of its possible future lives, needs to be inspired by the evocative power of myth and legends. The bright image of the democratic Athens is a mix of mythology and reality of historical documents. A new mythology to be founded needs heroes and legends. A cultural project inserting itself in the life of the city, directly involving its community, creates a new mythology where heroes are among its citizens, deeply immersed in the landscape.

The hero we are referring to is the so-called “cultural hero”, according to anthropologists. He is the one who influences customs and traditions of his people inaugurating new rituals, bringing innovation and establishing a new collective identity.  In this sense, Altofest Malta is a unique opportunity, the act of foundation of a new way of perceiving and living in the relationship between citizens and arts, especially live arts contemporary language. As it will originate a new condition, Altofest Malta 2018 will be the beginning of a new epic of the “cultural hero” citizen. He will accept the challenge of blending his/her everyday life with the revelation of artistic creation. 20 citizens in 4 different areas of the island will be the pioneers of an experience that will leave a cultural heritage.

Altofest will be making its way to Ħamrun, Qormi and Santa Venera between the 26th and 29th April. Schedule below:

26th April

Open Talk + preview | Antonino Talamo and The Kids at St Joseph’s Home, Triq il-Bir, Santa Venera (7:00PM)

27th April 

Ho(Me) | Giselda Ranieri & Corps-Citoyen at Okella Agius Flats | 39 Triq Ħal Qormi, Ħamrun (5.00PM – Duration: 30 min)

Lady Shakespeare | Opera retablO at Aquilina Art Metal | 399 Triq Il-Vitorja, Ħal Qormi (6.00PM – Duration: 30 min)

M² – in 50 minutes | Dynamis at Okella Agius Flats | 39 Triq Ħal Qormi, Ħamrun (6.30PM – Duration: 40 min)

Tal-Ilma | Progetto Brockenhaus at Sghendo’s home | 18 Blata Street , Ħal Qormi (7.30PM – Duration: 30 min)

Nick of the Abyss |  Phoebe Zeitgeist at 1st Ħamrun Scout Group | Triq il-Ferrovija, Il-Ħamrun (8.00PM – Duration: 40 min)

A Thixotropic mixture like the blood of Saint Januarius |Antonino Talamo at St Joseph’s Home | Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp, Santa Venera (9.30PM – Duration: 40 min)

28th April 

A Thixotropic mixture like the blood of Saint Januarius |Antonino Talamo at St Joseph’s Home | Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp, Santa Venera (10.30AM – Duration: 40 min)

Ho(Me) | Giselda Ranieri & Corps-Citoyen at Okella Agius Flats | 39 Triq Ħal Qormi, Ħamrun (11.30AM – Duration: 30 min)

M² – in 50 minutes | Dynamis at Okella Agius Flats | 39 Triq Ħal Qormi, Ħamrun (12.30PM – Duration: 40 min)

Lady Shakespeare | Opera retablO at Aquilina Art Metal | 399 Triq Il-Vitorja, Ħal Qormi (3.00PM – Duration: 30 min)

Tal-Ilma | Progetto Brockenhaus at Sghendo’s home | 18 Blata Street , Ħal Qormi (4.30PM – Duration: 30 min)

Lady Shakespeare | Opera retablO at Aquilina Art Metal | 399 Triq Il-Vitorja, Ħal Qormi (6.00PM – Duration: 30 min)

Tal-Ilma | Progetto Brockenhaus at Sghendo’s home | 18 Blata Street , Ħal Qormi (7.30PM – Duration: 30 min)

Nick of the Abyss |  Phoebe Zeitgeist at 1st Ħamrun Scout Group | Triq il-Ferrovija, Il-Ħamrun (8.30PM – Duration: 40 min)

29th April

Lady Shakespeare | Opera retablO at Aquilina Art Metal | 399 Triq Il-Vitorja, Ħal Qormi (10.30AM – Duration: 30 min)

Tal-Ilma | Progetto Brockenhaus at Sghendo’s home | 18 Blata Street , Ħal Qormi (12.00PM – Duration: 30 min)

Lady Shakespeare | Opera retablO at Aquilina Art Metal | 399 Triq Il-Vitorja, Ħal Qormi (3.00PM – Duration: 30 min)

Tal-Ilma | Progetto Brockenhaus at Sghendo’s home | 18 Blata Street , Ħal Qormi (4.30PM – Duration: 30 min)

M² – in 50 minutes | Dynamis at Okella Agius Flats | 39 Triq Ħal Qormi, Ħamrun (5.30PM – Duration: 40 min)

Ho(Me) | Giselda Ranieri & Corps-Citoyen at Okella Agius Flats | 39 Triq Ħal Qormi, Ħamrun (7.00PM – Duration: 30 min)

Nick of the Abyss |  Phoebe Zeitgeist at 1st Ħamrun Scout Group | Triq il-Ferrovija, Il-Ħamrun (8.00PM – Duration: 40 min)

 

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