BLUESCAPES: The Blue Clay Landscape of Malta

John Betts will talk about BLUESCAPES: The Blue Clay Landscape of Malta and its Journey from Earth to Art

Join us for an enlightening exploration of Malta's distinctive Blue Clay formations and their profound cultural significance. This presentation traces the 9,000-year relationship between Maltese civilization and this unique geological resource—from ancient Skorba pottery to ornate Majolica. Discover how these fragile clay landscapes have shaped Malta's archaeological heritage and contemporary artistic expression. Our speaker will guide you through the scientific properties that make Blue Clay exceptional for ceramics while revealing the delicate beauty of microorganisms preserved within. The talk bridges science and art through "Xjenzarti," examining how this humble material connects Malta's geological past to its creative present, highlighting both the vulnerability of these landscapes and the enduring human creativity they inspire.

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