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Maurizio Ascione

Valletta Design Cluster

Maurizio Ascione is a Maltese architect with a Master’s in Architecture & Design from the University of Malta. In 2019, he co-founded 3DM Architecture. His designs, influenced by architects like Alvaro Siza and Manuel Aires Mateus, focus on form, materiality, and light. Notable projects include Madliena House, twentyfour, Berta & The King George, and ISSA. He has received multiple awards, including the MASP Awards, German Design Council, and DNA Paris Awards. Ascione participated in the Venice Biennale in 2023 and has been selected to participate in BigSee in Slovenia and in the World Architecture Festival in Singapore.

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Sue Mifsud

Valletta Design Cluster

Sue Mifsud is a ceramics designer and maker, with a BA Hons degree in Ceramics, Design from Glasgow School of Art. She has been working with clay since 1993 and currently works full time from her home studio in Rabat. Her days consist mainly of designing and producing wheel thrown bespoke functional ware for prominent restaurants, chefs, and for private clients, and also makes a range of off the shelf creations. She is influenced heavily by the landscape of the Maltese archipelago, the people she meets, and life in general.

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Gabriella Lukacs

Valletta Design Cluster

Born and raised in the picturesque Hungarian countryside, Gabriella Lukacs has always been inspired by natural beauty. This deep connection to nature is the cornerstone of GABE, the fashion brand she founded in 2009. With an unwavering dedication to sustainability, she dedicated her career to creating zero-waste designs that challenge the fast fashion industry throw-away trends. By blending timeless aesthetics with durability, Gabriella ensures that each piece from GABE stands the test of time, both in style and quality. Her collections are not just clothing but statements of conscious living, reflecting her unwavering commitment to the planet.

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Christopher Saliba

Valletta Design Cluster

Christopher Saliba is a Maltese artist specialising in abstract and expressionist painting, sculpture, and etching. After graduating from the University of Malta in 1996, he received a scholarship to study at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Perugia, Italy. Upon returning, he settled in Gozo, balancing his art practice with teaching. Saliba has held numerous solo exhibitions in Malta and internationally, including in Paris, London, and Brussels. He has received several awards, including at the 2007 Malta International Biennale. His works are featured in private and public collections in Malta and globally.