Edith Devaney

This weekend, MICAS formally inaugurated 'Reggie Burrows Hodges: Mela', a new exhibition that takes its name from the widely used Maltese word “mela”—a word the artist Reggie Burrows Hodges observed often precedes the expression of a thought. While living in #Malta, Hodges entered into a new dialogue between his artistic practice and the environment of the Maltese islands, which resulted in the creation of 30 works made specifically for this current exhibition. This makes it the most ambitious body of work of Reggie Burrows Hodges's career. “The exhibition has a number of separate groupings and series running through it. Hodges’s long-running Labor series, which explores and celebrates the activity of productive work often by those who ultimately benefit least from it, undergoes a Maltese perspective,” said MICAS Artistic Director, Edith Devaney. @edith_devaney The opening of this exhibition marks a new chapter for MICAS, where “MICAS is now a place that generates the conditions for art to happen,” said MICAS Executive Chairperson Phyllis Muscat. @muscatphyllis 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁. #micasmalta #reggieburrowshodges #melaexhibition #artmuseums #visitmalta #malta #lovemalta #maltaart #maltaevents

"Hodges has created a body of work developed with and from the heart — which will forever be associated with Malta, and the legacy of which will form a vital part of its culture." — Edith Devaney, MICAS Artistic Director and Curator of the exhibition. 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗦 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! 🕗 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 : Monday: Closed Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00 Friday – Saturday: 10:00 – 20:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00 🎟️ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 - "Hodges ħoloq korp ta’ xogħol li żviluppa minn u b’qalbu – korp li se jibqa’ marbut ma’ Malta għal dejjem, bil-legat tiegħu isir parti kruċjali mill-kultura Maltija.” – Edith Devaney, Direttriċi Artistika tal-MICAS u Kuratriċi tal-wirja. 𝗜𝗹-𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗷𝗮 𝗴̇𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗦: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗮ħ 𝗴ħ𝗮𝗱𝗮! 🕗 Ħ𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗷𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗳𝘁𝘂ħ 𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗦: It-Tnejn: Magħluq Mit-Tlieta sal-Ħamis: 10:00 – 18:00 Mill-Ġimgħa sas-Sibt: 10:00 – 20:00 Il-Ħadd: 10:00 – 18:00 🎟️ 𝗜𝗹-Ħ𝗱𝘂𝗱, 𝗶𝗱-𝗱ħ𝘂𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝘄𝗮 𝗯’𝘅𝗲𝗷𝗻 𝗯’𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶 𝗴𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗯’𝘅𝗲𝗷𝗻 𝘂𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗹-𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺. #micasmalta #reggieburrowshodges #malta #visitmalta #melaexhibition #contemporaryarts #artmuseum #lovemalta #maltaevents

Join us for a conversation between artist Reggie Burrows Hodges and Edith Devaney, MICAS Artistic Director, and exhibition curator, as they discuss the new exhibition "𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙖" — opening at MICAS on 9 May. 🎟️ Free entry, but booking is essential — link in bio. See you there! -- Ingħaqad magħna għal konverżazzjoni bejn l-artist Reggie Burrows Hodges u Edith Devaney, Direttriċi Artistika ta' MICAS u kuratriċi ta' din il-wirja, fejn se jiddiskutu l-wirja l-ġdida "𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙖" — li se tiftaħ fid-9 ta' Mejju. 🎟️ Id-dħul huwa b'xejn, iżda r-reġistrazzjoni hija obbligatorja. Irriżerva l-post tiegħek —il-link jinsab fil-bijo tagħna. Narawkom hemm! #micasmalta #reggieburrowshodges #artalk #maltaevents #maltaart #maltaartists #mayevents #visitmalta #mela #newexhibition

Installing the Reggie Burrows Hodges: Mela exhibition is such a joyful experience. With the addition of each work, Reggie’s unique vision and vocabulary build and resonate in the space that provided one of many sources of inspiration here in #Malta. #micasmalta #reggieburrowshodges

Last week, we launched Reggie Burrows Hodges: Mela in New York at the Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations. The event fostered a dialogue between the artist, the island of #Malta, and the global arts landscape as I presented Hodges’ first solo exhibition in Europe, which will open on 9th May at MICAS (@micasmalta ) in Malta. Reggie Burrows Hodges: Mela opens on 9th May at MICAS, Malta. #micasmalta #reggieburrowshodges #newexhibition #contemporaryart

Conversation about Milton Avery #5 One of the most ambitious exhibitions of the year is coming to a close! The second-largest Milton Avery exhibition ever presented in Europe ends 5 April. There's still time to experience the simplicity and complexity of his painting, alongside the work of seven contemporary artists in dialogue with his legacy. Don't wait. See it before it's gone. For more information, links in bio. -- Waħda mill-aktar wirjiet ambizzjużi tas-sena waslet biex tintemm! Fil-5 ta’ April, it-tieni l-akbar wirja ta’ Milton Avery li qatt saret fl-Ewropa se tingħalaq.� Imma għad għandek l-opportunità tesperjenza s-sempliċità u l-kumplessità tal-pitturi ta’ Avery, flimkien max-xogħol ta’ seba’ artisti kontemporanji oħra fi djalogu ma’ xogħlu. Tħallix għall-aħħar, ejja żurha qabel tħallina. Għal aktar informazzjoni, link fil-bijo tagħna. #micasmalta #miltonavery #artexhibition #maltamuseums #artmusem #maltaarts #maltaartists #visitmalta #visitvalletta #contemporaryart

‘The exquisitely wrought and researched catalogue, edited by Devaney, contains some welcome contributions to the historical scholarship and contemporary public reception of Avery’s work.’ -@Brooklynrail The richly illustrated catalogue explores Avery’s legacy and the interplay with the work of seven contemporary artists. ‘Colour, Form and Composition’ Milton Avery exhibition is on view till 5th April @micasmalta For the full article, link in bio.

Conversation about Milton Avery #4 Ever wonder how an exhibition actually comes together? When pieces find their place, the story writes itself. Here, MICAS Artistic Director Edith Devaney sits down with Waqas Wajahat, Chair of the MICAS International Committee, to discuss the organic evolution of the show and the intricate journey of selecting the artists. Only TWO weeks left to experience the second-largest exhibition of Milton Avery in Europe— 'Colour, Form and Composition: Milton Avery and His Enduring Influence on Contemporary Painting' open until 4th April. Don’t miss it! 🕚 Open Tue–Sun | Free entry + guided tour every Sunday at 11am. -- Qatt ħsibt dwar ix-xogħol wara l-kwinti ta’ wirja? Meta x-xogħlijiet tal-arti jaqgħu f’posthom, l-istorja tinkiteb waħedha. F’dan il-vidjo, id-Direttriċi Artistika tal-MICAS, Edith Devaney tiltaqa’ ma’ Waqas Wajahat, iċ-chairperson tal-Kumitat Internazzjonali tal-MICAS, biex flimkien jiddiskutu l-evoluzzjoni organika tal-wirja u l-vjaġġ kumpless li wassal għall-għażla tal-artisti. Fadal biss ġimagħtejn biex tesperjenza t-tieni l-akbar wirja ta’ Milton Avery fl-Ewropa – 'Colour, Form and Composition: Milton Avery and His Enduring Influence on Contemporary Painting' Se tibqa’ miftuħa sat-4 t’April. Titlifhiex! Miftuħin mit-Tlieta sal-Ħadd | Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd, id-dħul huwa b’xejn u fil-11am ikollna tour ma’ gwida. #micasmalta #miltonavery #artexhibitions #maltaarts #maltaartists #visitmalta #maltamuseums #artmuseums #artmuseumsworldwide #artmuseumsandgalleries

🎙️ This Saturday, March 21, Jitish Kallat will be in conversation with Edith Devaney and Rebecca Lamarche-Vadel, discussing the works in the exhibition and Kallat’s practice on the occasion of the opening of Jitish Kallat's solo show 'Point of Incidence'. In the meantime, Jitish Kallat is currently presenting 'Public Notice 3' at the Art Institute of Chicago, where the large-scale installation occupies the museum’s historic Grand Staircase, and the solo exhibition 'Covering Letter: Terranum Nuncius' at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco. Recent solo exhibitions include 'Conjectures on a Paper Sky', Bikaner House, New Delhi (2026), curated by Alexandra Munroe, and 'Cosmic Calls', Pushkin House, London (2025–26), curated by Denis Maksimov. Conversation between Jitish Kallat, Edith Devaney and Rebecca Lamarche-Vadel 📍TEMPLON, 28 rue du Grenier Saint-Lazare, Paris Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 3:30 pm — 4:40 pm (In English 🇬🇧) 📸 Portraits of Edith Devaney, Jitish Kallat and Rebecca Lamarche-Vadel Free event, open to all, limited seats available. LIVE on Instagram | Replay available on our website. RSVP in the comments or via direct messages. @jitishkallat @edith_devaney @rebeccalamarchevadel #JitishKallat #Templon #Paris

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗦! Recently featured in the journal @brooklynrail , ‘Colour, Form and Composition: Milton Avery and His Enduring Influence on Contemporary Painting’ explores Avery's enduring influence on contemporary art. As the review states, “This finely tuned exhibition brings together exemplary works from Avery’s figural and landscape themes, while also presenting a perceptive grouping of international contemporary artists for whom Avery has proven an essential painterly forebear." - The Brooklyn Rail 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀:-) For more information, visit the links in our bio. 🕒 Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 – 18:00 🎟️ Admission: Free every Sunday #micasmalta #miltonavery #maltaexhibition #contemporaryartmalta #maltaartists #visitmalta #maltaevents #artlove #europemuseum #maltaevents

I attended the opening of Thomas Houseago’s (@thomas_houseago_studio_ ) exhibition Journey at the Xavier Hufkens Gallery (@xavierhufkens ) in Brussels on Thursday 5th (on until 2 May). Although celebrating 30 years of collaboration between the artist and gallery, all the work is recent and includes wooden and bronze sculpture, paintings and a maze, which was inspired by the artist’s visit to the Hypogeum in Malta when he visited MICAS (@micasmalta ) last year. The exhibition is amazingly intense and uplifting, with references to many past masters including Van Gogh and Picasso. The opening was followed by a wonderful dinner at the beautiful Art Deco Boghossian Foundation. #belgium #exhibitions #thomashouseago

Attended a small private view of Tracey Emin wonderful new exhibition at @tate Such a beautiful and moving exhibition which stays with you long after. It was followed by a small dinner at White Cube where Tracey spoke very movingly about the exhibition and her work. So wonderful to see again some of the great works I had included in my exhibition at the Royal Academy in 2021 The Loneliness of the Soul: Tracey Emin and Edvard Munch. (More about this exhibition can be seen on YouTube: Beyond White Cube: ‘Tracey Emin / Edvard Munch’ at the Royal Academy of Arts.)