In the 19th article in a series on 20th-century artists who shaped Maltese modernism,
Joseph Agius delves into the life and times of
Frans Galea
Sculptor Frans Galea (1945-1994) belongs to an elite group of Maltese sculptors that Malta lost at a relatively young age.
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Edward Pirotta (1939-1968), Joseph M. Genuis (1934-1970) and Toni Pace (1930-1989) and Galea have all contributed considerably to the modernist development of Maltese 20th-century sculpture. Yet, their untimely demise has deprived Maltese art history of oeuvres that would have much further enhanced the country’s 20th-century sculptural legacy.
From the days of his childhood, Galea demonstrated a dexterity in sculpting figurines for nativity cribs. This was nurtured by attending the catechism lessons at the Rabat centre of the society for the Christian doctrine, otherwise known as MUSEUM. The society was renowned for propagating a love for the traditional Christmas crib and the folklore relevant to
Neil Patel, the ever-busy production designer of AppleTV+ s hit period comedy
Dickinson, always finds time to design a little (or large) theatre set. Ever in demand, Neil has shared this creative talents in venues all over the world, including those in Mumbai, Tokyo, London and Venice.
Neil took a break from his
Dickinson designing to answer a few of my queries.
Thank you taking the time for this interview, Neil!
Before getting down to my questions, would you clarify the terminology of set designer vs. scenic designer vs. production designer ? I ve seen all terms listed in theatrical programs, as well as, in ending film credits. Do you wear all these hats?
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