Baroque Art Historian and Multidisciplinary Artist

Curatorial and Artistic experience

I am an art historian, author, and long-serving curator of one of Malta’s most celebrated cultural treasures — St John’s Co-Cathedral and Museum in Valletta. my deep knowledge of Baroque art and passionate commitment to preserving Malta’s artistic heritage, I have dedicated my career to interpreting, protecting, and sharing the story of this extraordinary monument with audiences from around the world. L-Università ta' Malta+1

Under my direction and authorship, the docudrama Face to face with Caravaggio was produced, it can be viewed on youtube.

Research & Scholarship

Besides an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and an MA in Baroque Studies and i also hold a Doctorate in the art and architecture of the Baroque period with a particular focus on St John’s Co-Cathedral — the 16th-century conventual church of the Knights of the Order of St John, famed for its lavish interior decoration, magnificent ceiling by Mattia Preti, and priceless collections of sculpture, tapestries, and masterpieces such as Caravaggio’s monumental paintings. L-Università ta' Malta+1

During my tenure, I directed the complete restoration are and interpretation of the Co-Cathedral’s incomparable art and architectural and also played a pivotal role in expanding public access and appreciation of this jewel of European Baroque culture. The Malta Independent

Publishing and Editorial

As an author and scholar, I write several significant publications on St John’s Co-Cathedral and related topics, including The Image of Triumph and the Knights of Malta, The Conventual Church of the Knights of Malta, Woven Splendour, Looking after Curatorial gem, 20 years of restoration and my latest book, Splendour in Honour of God. I have curated major exhibitions, co-edited scholarly works such as Caravaggio and Paintings of Realism in Malta, and contributed articles and lectures that foster deeper understanding of Maltese art history and Baroque iconography. L-Università ta' Malta+1

Seminars

I have organised and participated in several seminars and symposiums, and regularly presented papers at the Cattedrali Europee, in Pisa.

In recognition of my services to the heritage sector and her leadership at St John’s, I was honoured with the Cross of the Order pro Merito Melitensi by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta stjohnscocathedral.com

Whether guiding research initiatives, shaping exhibitions, or engaging with international audiences, I remain committed to opening the doors of St John’s Co-Cathedral — a crown jewel of Valletta’s cultural landscape — to all who wish to explore its history, artistry, and spiritual resonance.