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Ritienne Zammit is a Maltese designer, known in the Maltese fashion industry for her experimentation with materials. The collections created by this brand are always
based on the idea of investigating various concepts, while creating contradictions within the main sources of inspirations. Unusual textures, retrospective trends
and new impressions/expressions in the design field are some of the main sources of motivation for the brand's identity. The character of the clothing made by this
brand is a strong, rebellious and powerful one, with a dominant message for society. Zammit was awarded the 'New Designer Award' at the Malta Fashion Awards 2013.

Marc Galea is a session guitarist, RGT Registered Tutor, and principal at the Euro Institute of Music in Ħamrun. In 2008 and 2009 he was awarded the internationally acclaimed RGT Guitar Tutor of the Year finalist Award. In 2001 he held a teaching post at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta. He attended a Berklee University summer jazz course in Perugia, Italy in 2005, where he studied with Jim Kelly and Mark White. He has also given master classes on Jazz Improvisation and History of Jazz at the Euro
Institute of Music.

Adriano Morea studied organ at the Conservatory of Bari with Margherita Quarta, graduating fro the Lecce Conservatory as a private student in 2015 under the guidance of Orazio Maglio. He performs regularly in Italy, Austria and Germany, focusing on Italian organ music from the past until the present. He now lives and works in Vienna, Austria.

ADC 1Anna Maria De Corato (b.1943) became a piano teacher and painter in 1970. Her works vary in subject from pieces entitled Cathedrals, Fighters to Doors, Compositions. While her work is abstract she has always been interested in producing figurative representations in her paintings. The subject matter of her paintings is inspired by the real world, but also by fantasy and improvisation. The final goal for the artist is to communicate a pleasant feeling to the spectator. In order to reach this effect, the artist develops her research by searching for materials at flea markets and vintage shops between Madrid, Paris and Venice.

Albert Pace was awarded an M. Mus degree in Composition with distinction by the University of Edinburgh and a D. Mus in Composition by the University of Malta. He is currently Visiting Lecturer in Composition at the University of Malta.

BK 1Balázs Kontur (b.1982) was born in Budapest, Hungary. He works as an architect. Kontur learned to draw and make compositions with photography and moving images at a young age. He attended the Szerencs Free School of Art in Hungary. There he met János Fajó, the director of the school, who become his painting master. After leaving the school, he worked with other artists in a group which followed the principles of the Art of Clear Form, which he adopted from Fajó. He also gained experience in the field of contemporary dance. Kontur lives and works in Tuscany.

Marketa Janouskova ranks among the most promising young Czech violinists. She is a noted soloist and a chamber musician. She is a founding member of Palenicek Piano Trio, a violinist of the chamber ensemble La Rêverie and a soloist of the self-crossover project FolkloreClassic, inspired by czech traditional music roots and accompaned by a czech traditional band. She was also invited to be a part of the Goldberg Variations project supported by Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Janouskova has given performances all around Europe and has made several recordings for Czech Radio and Czech Television.

CF 1Claudio Fiorentini (b.1959) is a novelist, poet and visual artist. He lived in Mexico, France and Morocco for several years, and has travelled to more than 40 countries. He has published six novels, three poetry books, and a collection of short stories. Fiorentini has participated in national and international exhibitions. He is also member of several literary juries and is an active promoter of other artists. With the philosopher, Franco Campegiani gave birth the Cultural Manifesto Il Bandolo (The Unraveling End) which brought together more than 100 artists from Italy and beyond.

Nadia Debono has been appointed Principal Viola with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, after 12 years as its co-leader. She also continues to be an active soloist,
performing a range of works from the Baroque to the Contemporary repertoire. She is a member of the New Century Baroque Orchestra (NCB), an acclaimed international
period instrument baroque orchestra. Debono is also a keen chamber musician. She has toured France, Italy, England, Tunisia and Scotland. She co-founded the Anon String Quartet and has collaborated with other chamber groups over the years.

AR 1Andreea Rus (b. 1967) completed her doctorate studies in visual arts in 2010, graduating from the University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She also completed an MA in visual art at the same institution. Rus has held a total of fifteen solo exhibitions and has particiapted in a large number of collective exhibitions in Romania, Moldova, Poland and Italy, amongst others. She is the recipient of several awards, including the 2014 Painting Prize awarded by the 5th International Painting Biennale held in Venice. Rus is a member of the Visual Artists Union of Romania (UAP).


Mdina Biennale Venues