Highlighting a National Treasure – Marie Louise Kold

Join us for Highlighting a National Treasure – an event celebrating the national treasure, the Kantilena, and the bespoke artwork created by Marie Louise Kold.

Speaker: Marie Louise Kold, Metal Artist
Language: English

About the Lecture:
Marie Louise Kold will share the creative journey behind her bespoke artwork, designed as a pedestal for the Kantilena volume – Malta’s oldest known text in Maltese and a true national treasure. Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti commissioned the piece for the Notarial Registers Archive.

During the event, Marie Louise will speak about the inspiration that guided her, the challenges she faced, and the breakthroughs that shaped the final artwork. She collaborated closely with the staff of the Notarial Registers Archive. Moreover, she carefully documented the process with photos taken in her studio and lab in Sweden.

As Malta’s oldest known text in Maltese, the Kantilena holds deep cultural significance. This unique collaboration brings together art, history, and language in one powerful installation. Through her vision, Marie Louise Kold celebrates this national treasure in a new and enduring way.

About the Speaker:
Since 1997, Marie Louise Kold has worked with patinated and etched copper, brass, and bronze. She is internationally recognised for transforming bare metals into emotionally powerful works of art. Her pieces are found in private and corporate collections worldwide, including the Swedish Royal Court and the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

🔗 Visit her website: mlkold.com

RSVP: Please email ou******@na******.org to register for the event.
Following the lecture, you are warmly invited to enjoy light refreshments in the courtyard.

Learn more about the Kantilena: nafmalta.org/treasures
Visit Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti’s website: patrimonju.org