Reza’s work places the focus on women in different environments while presenting a powerful humanitarian perspective
Under the patronage of the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government, Arts Council Malta (ACM) presents Women Grace above the Battle, a photography exhibition by the world-renowned photojournalist, Reza. The exhibition will be open to the public in Triton Square in Floriana as of the 11th March as part of the Malta Biennale 2026. The programme also includes a public presentation titled Women, Life, Freedom that will be held on the 12th March in the Aula Magna at the Valletta University Campus.
The exhibition showcases decades of photos of women from different continents in different environments in their day-to-day life. This project is aligned with ACM’s wider vision of considering culture as a source of public wealth that helps to strengthen public engagement while also opening the doors to reflection and Malta’s participation in international dialogue.
Reza’s photography has long been known for its profound humanitarian perspective. The photojournalist’s photos do not turn a blind eye towards suffering but neither are they solely defined by it. When seen as a whole, these works of photography invite audiences to think not only of the challenges faced by women but also about women’s wide functions, their role within the family and communities, and the various ways that women have shaped and shape our history.
Dr Luke Dalli, Executive Chairman said “At Arts Council Malta we believe that art has the power to open conversations, connect communities and bring global perspectives closer to home. Hosting exhibitions such as this within public spaces like Triton Square allows art to reach everyone”.
The exhibition is accompanied by a presentation titled Women, Life, Freedom. The public is invited to participate in this presentation, allowing them to be more closely involved in the idea behind the project and the wider questions raised by the project regarding representation, dignity and the role played by the arts as a witness to this.
The exhibition will run until the 12th April in Triton Square in Floriana while the public presentation will be held on the 12th March at the Aula Magna at the Valletta University Campus at 7:30pm.
