Christine X Art Gallery

Christine X Art Gallery is a commercial art gallery in Sliema, founded in 2004 by Christine Xuereb Seidu. It brings together artists with very different practices, from Maltese painters to photographers and sculptors from Europe and Africa, and it welcomes visitors free of charge every day it is open.

On VisitMalta.co.uk the gallery is part of our directory of art galleries in Malta. Sliema is a lively seafront town, and our guide to hotels in Sliema is a good place to start if you are choosing where to stay nearby, and our overview of Malta holidays shows how the town fits into a wider trip.

Art from Malta, Europe and Africa

Its mission is to be a dynamic, market-driven platform for emerging and established artists from Malta, Europe and Africa. Through curated exhibitions and collector-focused events it aims to connect artists with a global audience, and it wants to be known as a leading commercial gallery for these three strands of visual art.

The work on show covers figurative, landscape and abstract paintings and sculptures by local and foreign artists, with sections of the website devoted to photography, African art and sculpture. Exhibitions are temporary and last several weeks on average, and between shows the gallery works as a shop with a variety of pieces available. Gift items and prints are also sold online, with prices on the site running from €90 up to €4,600 for a larger work with several options.

Buying a work and having it delivered

You can visit during opening hours to see and buy a piece. If you are not on the island, the gallery can send photos and further details of a work by email. Prices are set by the artists, taking into account factors such as the artist's standing, the materials, the size and the time spent. Artists' contact details are not shared on the site, but the gallery acts as the go-between and answers questions on their behalf.

Original artworks and limited edition prints come with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist or the gallerist. Delivery within Malta and Gozo is free, while the cost of delivery abroad depends on the format and weight of the work and the address. Packaging is designed for each piece, and works are insured by the gallery's logistics partner, which is reassuring if you are sending something home to the UK. Our Malta relocation guide is useful if you are furnishing a home on the island, and our page on where to stay in Malta compares the main areas.

Getting there

The gallery is on Tigne Street, close to Hughes Hallet Street. From Valletta, buses 16, 15, 13 and 13A run to the Sliema stop, followed by a walk of about four minutes. From St Julian's, several routes serve the Locker stop, and the walk from there is about six minutes. A taxi takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, and a shuttle boat runs from the Water Polo Pitch in Valletta to Sliema in around 15 minutes.

If you are building a day around the capital, our Valletta guide and things to do in Malta cover the sights. For background on the island before you go, see our about Malta page. Photographs of the gallery and its works are allowed, though works by other artists cannot be reproduced.

Opening hours and getting in touch

The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm, with Saturdays morning only in July, August and September. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. Artists who wish to be considered for exhibition can send images of their work to the gallery.

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