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Photographic artist Rik Van Colen has launched a kickstarter fund for Art 4 Ward 2 (A4W2) in collaboration with Deep Shelter artist residency at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre (supported by Valletta 2018) and the Gabriel Caruana Foundation in coordination with the staff of Ward 2 at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre.

Rik is donating 10 of his works to be installed in Ward 2, and all the money collected during this fundraising effort will be used for the printing, installation and related costs. Should there be any money left, it will be do­nated to the Deep Shelter project to help bring more art to the oncology centre.

Mention the word ‘cancer’ to anyone and you’ll find out how quickly the conversation turns personal. Everyone, it seems, has a story of their own, or of people near and dear who are fighting or have fought their battle with cancer. The same is true for Rik and all collaborating on this project.

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Art will not cure cancer, but it will make a patient’s stay at the ward just that little bit less dreadful. Art will also provide a better working environment for the staff.

However, to make a real difference to the ward’s environment, art will need to be printed big. Works will be professionally printed at the highest possible quality, on aluminium composite panel with an industrial grade lamination so that they can withstand the rigours of hospital life and can be enjoyed for decades.

Before the art is installed at the ward, a four-day pop-up exhibition with the actual works of art will be held at The Mill (Il-Mitħna) in Birkirkara (thanks to the Gabriel Caruana Foundation), from June 1 to 4. All donors to the cause will be invited to the opening event on May 31 at 8pm.

Prints can be shipped anywhere in the world. The fine art prints will be well protected in a cardboard-backed envelope.

To donate and see the list of rewards, visit www.art4ward2.com www.zaar.com.mt/projects/art4ward2.

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