Artemisia Fine Arts & Antiques

Artemisia Fine Arts & Antiques is a private gallery set in Bidnija, a quiet agricultural village in the middle of Malta, away from the busy coast and not far from Mosta and Mdina. Its stock runs from Old Master paintings and Maltese art to silver, clocks, porcelain, glass, carpets, sculpture, furniture and carefully chosen home decor, gathered from across history and around the world.

The gallery welcomes collectors, designers, students, cultural professionals, event organisers and anyone hunting for an unusual gift. It is listed in our directories of antique shops in Malta and art galleries in Malta, and it has been working at the high end of the art market for more than ten years.

What you can find at the gallery

The collection is organised into themes: flat art such as paintings and prints, furniture and lighting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, sacred art, silver and clocks, maps, books and multiples, and a section of Maltese art and Melitensia, meaning material connected with Malta's own history. A separate range called Artemisia Living offers curated decor, dining pieces and wedding list gifts.

Examples from the stock include an Italian Baroque still life of peaches on a charger from around 1700, an Art Nouveau cameo glass vase by Émile Gallé, an Isfahan carpet from around 1900 and a 58-piece Meissen coffee service from around 1900. Works linked to the Knights of St John appear too, which suits anyone who has been reading our Knights of Malta guide. Items come with documentation, and the online shop quotes shipping at checkout for many countries including the United Kingdom.

The gallery acts as a custodian of heirlooms and objects of timeless beauty, and aims to give each visitor a memorable in-store experience. It also works with Maltese and international academic institutions and cultural agencies, and its programme includes art events and symposia, internships, and a regular newsletter about new acquisitions and exhibitions for anyone who wants to be told first when new pieces arrive.

Valuations, advice and private sales

Beyond selling, Artemisia gives impartial opinions on the value of artworks and antiques for estate division, insurance claims and auction submission, through valuation and condition reports. Its team also advises on collection management and art research, which helps owners who have inherited pieces or are starting a collection from scratch.

Private sales and anonymous bidding are offered for sellers who prefer discretion. Artists can also use the gallery's portfolio management service, which covers career strategy, cataloguing, exhibition planning, collector relations and estate management. General advice for artists is given free of charge, and selected contemporary artists can be taken on in a partnership arrangement with the gallery.

The business is led by its founder, Christina Busuttil Thompson, an art specialist. If you are comparing galleries, 2B Gallery is another listed option on the island.

Weddings and events in Bidnija

The gallery is also hired out as a private venue. A 200 square metre open-plan gallery can host a ceremony, a dinner for up to 100 guests or an evening lounge, while about 1,500 square metres of private olive groves can accommodate receptions of 300 guests or more. Preparation suites, power points for bands, vehicle access for suppliers and ample private parking are provided.

The venue is offered as dry hire, meaning you bring your own caterers and suppliers, though the gallery can share a list of trusted florists, caterers and other providers, and help with preferred rates at luxury hotels. Our hotels in Mdina page is a handy starting point for guests, and where to stay in Malta compares areas.

Planning a visit

Bidnija is around 30 minutes from the airport, and it combines easily with a day in the Mdina guide area and the capital, where our Valletta city guide helps. Our things to do in Malta page gives more ideas, the Malta weather guide suggests the best months, and flights to Malta covers getting here from the UK.

To ask about a piece, a valuation, trade access or a wedding, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Artemisia.