Set the scene.
Antonio Sciortino worked on the monument in Rome, corresponding with his adviser Vincenzo Bonello in Malta. He offered his creative work without a fee, accepting reimbursement of expenses.
Here’s the twist.
The bronze monument was unveiled on 8 May 1927. Speeches in Italian and Maltese formed part of the ceremony.
Why it still matters.
Think about the journey from studio to public square: letters, decisions and practical expenses stand behind a sculpture that can seem to have always belonged in its place.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.