A local, audiovisual magazine
committed to reviews
of performing and visual arts.

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A local, audiovisual magazine committed to providing engaging and insightful reviews of performing and visual arts.

WHY WE WRITE
We write reviews not to please, but to engage, challenge, and push artistic discourse forward. We don’t do fluff. We don’t do safe. We do critical, honest, and informed writing that respects the work but never sugarcoats it.
PARTNERS
Our manifesto leans heavily on a few principles of transparency and ethics.
(1) NO SPONSORED REVIEWS
Our reviews are never paid for by artists, producers, or institutions under review. Financial support for Kritikarti (grants, sponsorships, donations) does not influence our opinions. We do not accept gifts, favours, or perks that could compromise the integrity of our critique. We accept press tickets, but this does not buy a good review. When necessary, we will purchase tickets to ensure full independence.
(2) REVIEWER INDEPENDENCE
If a reviewer has a personal, financial, or professional connection to the work or artist, this must be declared upfront. When a conflict of interest is too significant, the reviewer will step back.
(3) WHAT WE LOOK AT
We don’t just say whether we “liked it” or not. We evaluate work based on its own ambitions and artistic integrity. Some key areas:
- Concept & Execution: Is it fresh? Does it land?
- Technical Elements: Lighting, sound, design, staging, materials, curation.
- Performance Quality: Do the performers serve the work? Does the artistic vision translate?
- Emotional & Intellectual Impact: Does it hit, or does it miss?
- Cultural & Artistic Relevance: Does it contribute something meaningful?
(4) ACCOUNTABILITY
Artists can respond to reviews, but our opinions remain ours. We welcome discourse: responses may be published. If factual inaccuracies are pointed out, we correct them. But we don’t rewrite critiques because someone didn’t like them.
(5) EDITORIAL OVERSIGHT
Reviews are edited for clarity, coherence, and factual accuracy—not for tone. Harsh critiques will not be softened unless they are unnecessarily personal or unfairly dismissive. The Kritikarti editorial team ensures that reviews adhere to our standards, not politeness.
(6) THE KRITIKARTI VOICE
We believe criticism should be alive, not robotic academic writing. Our tone ranges from intellectual to irreverent, sharp to poetic, depending on the work we engage with. We value bold, opinionated voices over lukewarm analysis. We are not afraid of negative reviews, but critique is not just about tearing things down. We engage deeply, whether we love or hate a piece.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Malta’s art scene deserves real critique, not PR spin. Kritikarti exists to provide space for rigorous, unfiltered, and passionate discourse—for the artists who make, the audiences who engage, and the future of our cultural landscape. If you’re here for soft reviews and easy praise, this isn’t your platform. If you’re here for truthful, unapologetic, and necessary criticism, buckle up.

Transparency Dashboard

We keep it real. Here’s who’s backing us and how it all stacks up.

Arts Council Malta
80%
Crowdfunding
11.9%
In-kind Tickets
8.1%

No strings attached. We take the cash, but we keep our words honest. No sugarcoating, no bias.

We keep it real. Here’s who’s backing us and how it all stacks up. No Strings Attached: We take the cash, but keep our words honest. No sugarcoating, no bias.

Arts Council Malta (80%)

Spazju Kreattiv (3%)

Manoel Theatre (3%)

Festivals Malta (4%)

This is how we’re spending it.

Digital Platform
11.3%
Branding & Promo
13.2%
Content & Contributors
52.5%
Operations & Legal
11.4%
Ticket Purchases & Review Expenses
8.4%
Contingency (The Sh*t Happens Fund)
3.2%

Total budget: €37,500 (incl. VAT)

Shoutout to our funders and partners:

  • Arts Council Malta (biggest backer)
  • Festivals Malta, Spazju Kreattiv, & Manoel Theatre (in-kind goodies)

Join Us —

REVIEW

Passionate about the arts? Whether you specialise in visual arts, theatre, dance, music, fashion, or interdisciplinary work, we welcome insightful and well-researched reviews.

VOLUNTEER

Not a reviewer but still want to contribute? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with:

– Editorial work (fact-checking, proofreading, content management).

– Event coordination and workshop facilitation.

– Social media and community engagement.

PARTNER

KRITIKARTI is always open to partnerships with artists, venues, and organisations that align with our mission of fostering informed artistic dialogue.

Collaborate with us on:

– Artist spotlights and interviews.

– Behind-the-scenes features for exhibitions, performances, and creative processes.

– Industry insights and discussion panels.

SPONSOR

KRITIKARTI is an independent initiative dedicated to cultivating a culture of artistic critique and appreciation.

Your financial support helps sustain our work, from publishing in-depth reviews and articles to organising educational workshops and artist development programmes.

Ways to contribute:

– One-time donations to support specific projects.

– Monthly contributions to help us grow sustainably.

– In-kind support (venue space, printing, design, etc.).

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