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EuroPRIDE 2023 Collection

RAFiott X ARC Collaboration

Picture it, Malta, 2023 – the queers flock to this historically quite conservative small Catholic Mediterranean island, being the last EU member state to legalise divorce, and still grappling with abortion rights. EuroPRIDE 2023 brought thousands of LGBTQIA+ people and allies from around the world to celebrate living authentically and continue addressing issues the rainbow community faces to this day.

As part of the event ethos, local queer talent was uplifted in…

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various ways, from community talks and exhibitions to impactful collaborations. Following the success of the MeliTENSION Exhibition, ARC [Allied Rainbow Communities] reached out to me for a special project. We worked together on a series of artworks inspired by the significance of the Pride flag colours, designed in the style of my exhibited digital paintings. These commissioned artworks are now available for purchase as t-shirts from the button below.

The RAFiott X ARC collaboration resulted in 8 unique designs. Seven were chosen for the NGO’s merchandise, while the eighth, Red Venus, though not selected for its intended purpose, was honoured by being included in the prestigious 2023 Malta Illustration Annual by MCOI (Malta Community of Illustrators).

EuroPRIDE 2023, organised by the dedicated team at ARC, stands as the largest queer event ever held in Malta and will be remembered fondly by many.