Aaron Bezzina

Aaron Bezzina, a prominent Maltese artist, made his debut in the art world in 2012 and quickly advanced to the international stage. His significant break came in 2015 during his MFA in Digital Arts at the University of Malta, when he was chosen for a prestigious residency organised by the European Investment Bank in Luxembourg, mentored by Turner prize-nominated artist Darren Almond.

This experience not only put him in direct contact with the international art community but also led to his work being added to the Bank’s permanent collection. His subsequent internship with Nuova Icona in Venice in 2016 further solidified his connections in Italy, paving the way for his participation in the Venice Biennale of Architecture and the Malta Pavilion at the Venice Biennale the following year.

A key figure in contemporary art

Bezzina’s career continued to flourish with numerous residencies and exhibitions across Europe and beyond, including projects in Treviso and Quero-Vas under the auspices of the Luciano Benetton Foundation, as well as residencies in Lithuania and Athens that expanded his international exposure. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, he participated in the UN/MUTE virtual artist residency in New York, culminating in an exhibition at the Austrian Cultural Forum in Manhattan.

Most recently, Bezzina was selected to create a site-specific work for the Malta Biennale, further establishing his reputation as a key figure in contemporary art.

Achievements & Exhibitions

  • 2011-2014: BA (Hons) in Fine Art, MCAST Institute of Art and Design, Malta
  • 2014-2016: Master’s in Fine Arts in Digital Arts, University of Malta
  • 2016: Internship at Nuova Icona, Giudecca, Venice, Italy. Solo exhibition “MEMENTO MORI: Hints Taken From Terror Management Theory” at Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, Malta
  • 2017: Solo exhibition “Reinventing the wheel” in Athens, Greece; Participated in the Malta Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
  • 2018: Participated in “The Island is what the sea surrounds” at Valletta European Capital of Culture
  • 2019: Solo exhibition “Corpus Adflictum” at Valletta Contemporary, Malta; Residencies in Treviso, Italy, and Dusetos, Lithuania
  • 2020: Solo exhibition “PLEASE DON’T COME TO MY SHOW, IT’S SAFER TO STAY AT HOME” in Valletta, Malta
  • 2021: Virtual residency “UN/MUTE” in New York; Public project “SEESAW for fuse” in Valletta, Malta
  • 2022: Participated in international exhibitions in Istanbul, Turkey, and Limerick, Ireland
  • 2023: Participated in the Larnaca Biennale with ‘Oil and water shouldn’t mix’ (Installation at sea on Finikoudes beach, Cyprus). Participated in the Malta Biennale at The Armoury, Birgu, Malta.
  • 2024: Solo Exhibition at 2B Gallery in St Julians, Malta

Exhibited Artworks