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	'''Luciano Micallef''' was born in Malta on 1st November 1954. He is married to Patricia Abdilla and has one child, Chiara.		'''Luciano Micallef''' was born in Malta on 1st November 1954. He is married to Patricia Abdilla and has one child, Chiara.

	At the early age of 10 years he studied art under Guzeppi Briffa ~~at The Malta School of Arts~~.		At the early age of 10 years he studied art privately under Guzeppi Briffa.
	~~He studied~~ painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy [http://www.accademia.firenze.it/en/]		In 1979 he won a scholarship to study painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy [http://www.accademia.firenze.it/en/]
	In 1990 he was offered an artist in residence programme at the Virginia Centre for the Creative Arts in USA.		In 1990 he was offered an artist in residence programme at the Virginia Centre for the Creative Arts in USA.

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	[[Category:A-Z of Visual Arts in Malta]]		[[Category:A-Z of Visual Arts in Malta]]
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	His persistent search for new means of expression have added to his eloquence of identity.		His persistent search for new means of expression have added to his eloquence of identity.
	The strong and positive statement of colour immediately identifies his artworks.		The strong and positive statement of colour immediately identifies his artworks.
	His unique style of portraiture have granted him the opportunity to create portraits for Roberto Begnigni, Gilberto and Luciano Benetton ~~and~~ Ornella Muti amongst others.		His unique style of portraiture have granted him the opportunity to create portraits for Roberto Begnigni, Gilberto and Luciano Benetton, Ornella Muti, Renzo Piano and Silvia Damiani amongst others.

	Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.		Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.

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	His persistent search for new means of expression have added to his eloquence of identity.		His persistent search for new means of expression have added to his eloquence of identity.
	The strong and positive statement of colour immediately identifies his artworks.		The strong and positive statement of colour immediately identifies his artworks.
	His unique style of portraiture have granted him the opportunity to create portraits for Roberto Begnigni, Gilberto Benetton and Ornella Muti amongst others.		His unique style of portraiture have granted him the opportunity to create portraits for Roberto Begnigni, Gilberto and Luciano Benetton and Ornella Muti amongst others.

	Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.		Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.

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	His persistent search for new means of expression have added to his eloquence of identity.		His persistent search for new means of expression have added to his eloquence of identity.
	The strong and positive statement of colour immediately identifies his artworks.		The strong and positive statement of colour immediately identifies his artworks.
	His unique style of portraiture have granted him the opportunity to create portraits for Roberto Begnigni, ~~Luciano~~ Benetton and Ornella Muti amongst others.		His unique style of portraiture have granted him the opportunity to create portraits for Roberto Begnigni, Gilberto Benetton and Ornella Muti amongst others.

	Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.		Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.

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	At the early age of 10 years he studied art under Guzeppi Briffa at The Malta School of Arts.		At the early age of 10 years he studied art under Guzeppi Briffa at The Malta School of Arts.
	He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy [http://www.accademia.firenze.it/en/]		He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy [http://www.accademia.firenze.it/en/]
	In 1990 he was offered an artist in residence ~~prog~~ at the Virginia Centre for the Creative Arts in USA.		In 1990 he was offered an artist in residence programme at the Virginia Centre for the Creative Arts in USA.

	Soon after he won the International Visitors Programme, visiting various important art institutions throughout the USA.		Soon after he won the International Visitors Programme, visiting various important art institutions throughout the USA.

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	'''Luciano Micallef''' is a Maltese artist who is known for his abstract art in various mediums.		'''Luciano Micallef''' is a Maltese artist who is known for his abstract art in various mediums.
	He is a prolific painter having introduced abstract paintings to prominent public places and private collections		He is a prolific painter having introduced abstract paintings to prominent public places and private collections in Malta.

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	== Art and Career ==		== Art and Career ==

			Luciano has also made a name for himself abroad from where he has received several notable commissions.
	Over a long period of time Luciano's realistic style of painting evolved into one of total abstraction, using bold and colourful compositions.		Over a long period of time Luciano's realistic style of painting evolved into one of total abstraction, using bold and colourful compositions.
	His persistent search for new means of expression have added to his eloquence of identity. The strong and positive statement of colour immediately identifies his artworks.		His persistent search for new means of expression have added to his eloquence of identity.
			The strong and positive statement of colour immediately identifies his artworks.
	~~Luciano has also made a name for himself abroad from where he has received several notable commissions.~~ His unique style of portraiture have granted him the opportunity to create portraits for Roberto Begnigni, Luciano Benetton and Ornella Muti amongst others.		His unique style of portraiture have granted him the opportunity to create portraits for Roberto Begnigni, Luciano Benetton and Ornella Muti amongst others.

	Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.		Luciano has exhibited in museums and private galleries in Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.

	In 1996 Gallery 5 ~~was~~ inaugurated, his own private gallery.		In 1996 Gallery 5 he inaugurated his own private gallery in Naxxar, Malta.

	The University of Malta has published a book about his works in 1993.		The University of Malta has published a book about his works in 1993.
	Another book entitled Abstracts was launched in 2006.		Another book entitled Abstracts was launched in 2006.



			== Works ==

			His paintings have enjoyed international acclaim with invitations to participate and contribute to various Art events.

			In 2013, he represented Malta at the IXth Florence Biennale 2013 at Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy.

			His large scale fused glass panels can be found in various chapels in Malta.

			Besides his paintings and works in glass, Luciano has also designed various book covers and posters. He was also responsible for designing stamps commemorating the 1984 Olympics.
			His colourful art has appeared on credit cards, cosmetic packaging, among others.