Hats Off! – Seminar

On Saturday 28th February, Heritage Malta invites history and fashion enthusiasts to a one-day seminar at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Birgu, titled Hats Off!. The seminar complements the ongoing exhibition of the same name, which explores the role of hats in shaping European fashion, culture, and social identity at the turn of the 20th century – a period marked by dramatic change at the dawn of the modern age.

This seminar coincides with the final day of the exhibition, offering a unique opportunity to experience it alongside expert insights and in-depth discussion.

The event starts with registration at 8:30am, followed by seven guest speakers examining headwear from linguistic, social, ecclesiastical, artistic, and conservation perspectives. A coffee break at 11:00am will precede the second part of the programme. The language of the event will vary between Maltese and English.

Programme:

8:30am – Registration

9:00am – 9:30am – Prof. Michael Spagnol: Insibu Kappell Jiġina: Noti dwar il-kpiepel u l-kliem

9:30am – 10:00am – Leyre Quevedo: Between Order and Ornament: Female headwear through history

10:00am – 10:30am – Tamara Burr: How a hat made the 19^th-century man

10:30am – 11:00am – Mons. Louis Suban: Kpiepel Ekkleżjastiċi

11:00am – 11:30am – Coffee Break

11:30am – 12:00pm – Bernadine Scicluna: The many hats worn at MUŻA

12:00pm – 12:30pm – Claire Bonavia: Historic Headwear: Materials, preservation, and preventive care

12:30pm – 1:00pm – Annamaria Gatt: Il-kpiepel fir-ritratti u r-reklami tas-seklu għoxrin

Tickets should be booked in advance through Heritage Malta’s online store, or may alternatively be purchased from any Heritage Malta museum or site.

Ticket rates are €15 for adults and €10 for seniors, students, and Heritage Malta members.

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