Renowned artist Gabriel Caruana passed away on Monday at the age of 89.
Mr Caruana was one of Malta’s most accomplished artists and a pioneer in the local modern art scene. Known primarily for his ceramic work and sculpture, Mr Caruana held solo exhibitions across Europe and had pieces exhibited in shows all across the globe, from Melbourne to Detroit and Osaka.
Writing on Twitter, Culture Minister Owen Bonnici said Mr Caruana “achieved greatness through his distinct courage to challenge the status quo.”
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat described him as one of Malta’s “greatest artists of all time.”
