Alex Urso's 'Past Continuous' at Spazju Kreattiv in Malta
Alex Urso (born 1987 in Civitanova Marche) presents 'Past Continuous' at Spazju Kreattiv – Centre for Creativity in Valletta, Malta, as part of the ŻiguŻajg Festival. The exhibition draws from the Magna Żmien archive, founded in 2017 to digitize thousands of analog photo-memories from Maltese families. Urso transforms these digital files into tangible works: dioramas, videos, interactive collages, and 900 small paper cubes printed with historical images, arranged as mosaics or stackable sculptures. Augmented reality and a virtual reality application allow visitors to experience others' memories. The show runs until December 5, 2021. Urso aims to create a tactile and virtual journey that speaks to shared human experience, countering the notion that digital technologies weaken collective memory. The ŻiguŻajg Festival targets children and families, and Urso's work engages diverse ages and backgrounds.
Key facts
- Alex Urso was born in Civitanova Marche in 1987.
- The exhibition 'Past Continuous' is held at Spazju Kreattiv – Centre for Creativity in Valletta, Malta.
- The show is part of the ŻiguŻajg Festival, a creative festival for children and families.
- The Magna Żmien archive was founded in 2017 to digitize Maltese family photo collections.
- Urso created 900 small paper cubes printed with historical images for the exhibition.
- The exhibition includes dioramas, videos, interactive collages, augmented reality, and virtual reality.
- The show runs until December 5, 2021.
- Urso uses digital technologies to revive and share collective memory.
Entities
Artists
- Alex Urso
Institutions
- Spazju Kreattiv – Centre for Creativity
- Magna Żmien
- ŻiguŻajg Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Civitanova Marche
- Italy
- Valletta
- Malta
- Pjazza Kastilja