Green and Indigo

Along an alternative, little-known route into the city of Valletta, and tucked away within its outer fortification walls, is the unique gallery dedicated to one of Britain’s foremost abstract art pioneers.

Born in Chelsham, Surrey, Victor Pasmore (1908-1998) is arguably the most important artist to have settled and worked in Malta in the second half of the 20th century. The gallery, once a gunpowder magazine, now houses a permanent collection of a wide range of Pasmore’s creations and preferred media, including drawings, reliefs, spray paintings, constructions and composite works.

Though not all produced in Malta, the works on display are largely representative of Pasmore’s artistic practice and philosophy, following his move to the island in 1966.

The Victor Pasmore Gallery was officially opened to the public on November 3, 2014, following a collaborative agreement between The Victor Pasmore Foundation and The Central Bank of Malta.

In September 2015, Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti took over the management of the Victor Pasmore Gallery with the intention of bringing to light the importance of Pasmore and the Maltese modern art movement.

The Victor Pasmore Gallery is located next to the annexe of the Central Bank of Malta, and is open between Monday and Friday, from 11am to 3pm.

Admission to the gallery is free of charge, and free daily gallery talks are held at 1pm.

For further information, send an e-mail to info@victorpasmoregallery.com or phone 2550 3360.