Nena, by Paul Caruana.

Paul Caruana is exhibiting a collection of 25 watercolours at Palazzo de Piro, Mdina until October 31.

The works deal with Caruana’s unforgettable experiences from his childhood days spent in the lower part of Valletta, focusing around St Joseph Street and the area known as ‘Diju Balli’. This was at a time when the city was heavily overcrowded and large families were common.

Asked about the choice of venue, Caruana said: “Mdina emits a kind of magic that infuses visitors with a sense of serenity, a balm that comforts them. I picked Palazzo de Piro because of its welcoming ambience and because sadly, fewer people are visiting museums to view art exhibitions when compared to such public places.”