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R Gallery is a contemporary art space at 26 Tigne Street in Sliema, set in an art nouveau building that began life as a British military hostel. It shows contemporary work by local and international artists, keeps a permanent display called R Salone, and arranges private viewings. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
R Gallery is a contemporary art space in the middle of Sliema, the busy seaside town on Malta's northern harbour. It occupies a distinctive art nouveau building and presents bold, current work in a setting that few galleries on the island can match.
On VisitMalta.co.uk it appears in our directory of art galleries in Malta. Sliema is one of the easiest places to base yourself for a UK holiday, and our guide to hotels in Sliema lists places to stay within walking distance.
From military hostel to gallery
The building on Tigne Street was put up at the turn of the twentieth century as a British military hostel, a place of sanctuary for soldiers. It has since been converted into a spacious host for contemporary art, and the white rooms with their high ceilings, arched doorway and ornate plasterwork make a strong contrast with the work shown inside.
That link with the British presence on the island is part of what makes the setting interesting for UK visitors. If you want to understand the wider story, our Knights of Malta guide and Malta overview give the background to the island's layered history.
What R Gallery stands for
The gallery sees its role in several ways. It is a cultural connector between practitioners in contemporary art in all its forms, including visual, performance, literary and sonic art, and a bridge between artists working locally and internationally and the public. It is also a space for considering the pressing questions of the day through art, and a catalyst for conversation with Malta's cultural community.
Alongside exhibitions, the gallery supports local and international artists, emerging and established, through mentorship, conceptual and logistical help, connections to the international art world and a yearly programme with events. Talks and workshops form part of an educational aim to bring contemporary art to the public. For more to do around the island, see our guide to things to do in Malta.
R Salone and the team
R Salone is a permanent space within the gallery where works from past exhibitions and from the gallery collection are always on view. It invites visitors to rediscover familiar works in new ways, which makes it a useful first stop if you are visiting between exhibitions.
R Gallery is owned and directed by Mark Sullivan, an architect and engineer who co-founded SON Architecture and Design Studio in Valletta in 2017. The gallerist is Kathrine Maj, who looks after public relations, events and day-to-day operations, and who is studying for a BA in Fine Arts at the University of Malta; she has exhibited her own work in Malta and abroad. A day here pairs well with a trip to the capital, described in our Valletta guide, and visitors thinking of a longer stay can compare options in our overview of Malta holidays.
Visiting and getting in touch
The gallery is at 26 Tigne Street in Sliema. Regular opening hours are not published, and private viewings are arranged through the gallerist, so it is sensible to ask before you set out. Sales, press and collaboration enquiries are also handled by the gallerist, so artists, curators and journalists have a single person to approach. Because the programme changes from one exhibition to the next, it is worth asking what is currently on show and whether R Salone can be viewed at the same time as any private viewing you arrange.
Check the season with our Malta weather guide, and if you are travelling from Britain, our page on flights to Malta shows the routes. To ask about the next exhibition, R Salone or a private viewing, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the gallery.
Questions about R Gallery
What is R Gallery?
R Gallery is a contemporary art space on Tigne Street in Sliema. It presents exhibitions of contemporary art by local and international artists, runs events, talks and workshops, and keeps a permanent display of work called R Salone.
Where is R Gallery?
R Gallery is at 26 Tigne Street, Sliema, in the middle of the busy seaside town. It is housed in an art nouveau building that was originally a British military hostel built around 1900.
What is R Salone?
R Salone is a permanent space inside the gallery where works from previous exhibitions and from the gallery's own collection are continually on view. It lets visitors see familiar pieces again in new ways.
Can I arrange a private viewing?
Yes. Private viewings are arranged through the gallerist, Kathrine Maj. Send your request through the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass it on to the gallery.
Who runs the gallery?
The gallery is owned and directed by Mark Sullivan, an architect and engineer, with Kathrine Maj as gallerist handling public relations, events and daily operations. Artists and collaborators can make contact through the gallerist.
Does R Gallery support artists?
Yes. The gallery supports local and international artists, both emerging and established, through mentorship, conceptual and logistical assistance, links to the international art world and a yearly programme with adjacent events.
Practical information
R Gallery is at 26 Tigne Street, Sliema, Malta SLM 3170. The site does not publish regular opening hours; private viewings are arranged through the gallerist, who also handles sales, press and collaboration enquiries. To ask about the next exhibition, a visit to R Salone or a particular work, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the gallery.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the R Gallery website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.