IZI Group plc, the largest land-based gaming operator in Malta and the newly established operator of the National Lottery of Malta are proud sponsors of 'Diplomazija astuta’, the official Malta Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition La Biennale Di Venezia, commissioned by Arts Council Malta. 'Diplomazija astuta' is one of the first works of art in the world to receive a carbon neutral certification. The Malta Pavilion curatorial team explored an approach to art that needs to rethink its role while reducing its environmental impact and CO2 emissions - as a response to the current environment and climate crisis. The Malta Pavilion reimagines Caravaggio’s seminal altarpiece as a kinetic, sculptural installation. Through the use of induction technology, participant artist Arcangelo Sassolino drops molten steel from a structure overhead into seven rectangular basins of water. At a fascinating round table talk titled Per un'arte responsabile held on October 21, 2022 at the Arsenale di Venezia, the curatorial team and leading specialists in the field of global climate action explored the case history of Sassolino’s installation. This provided data for discussion on current...
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