Exhibition Opening: WALK in the city by Rune Bo Jakobsen 10th June 2025

We’re delighted to invite you to the opening of WALK in the city, a new exhibition by Danish artist Rune Bo Jakobsen, unveiling his latest artworks 7pm 10th June, at 'Risette' restaurant Casa Ellul, Old Theatre Street, Valletta.

WALK in the city is a visual journey that reimagines the urban landscape through the simple, powerful act of walking. Through vibrant paintings and expressive sculptures, you are invited to pause and reflect on what it means to move freely through our cities — not in cars, but on our own two feet.

Inspired by the streetscapes of Valletta and the contrasts across Malta’s built environment, this exhibition celebrates the beauty, confidence, and human connection that walking can bring. It highlights the joy of slowing down, of noticing, of truly being present in the city. At the same time, it gently questions the legacy of car-driven planning that divides, pollutes, and isolates.

WALK in the city envisions a future where streets are shared, where movement is mindful, and where the city belongs to everyone — one step at a time.

This exhibition marks a special milestone: for the first time, Jakobsen collaborates with his wife Keely, whose evocative Keramik sculptures accompany his paintings—adding a tactile, sculptural layer to the shared theme of walking, presence, and place.

Together, their works explore the quiet tension between architecture and movement, anonymity and individuality, stillness and flow—transforming everyday city scenes into contemplative moments of art.

Whether you’re a long-time admirer of Rune Bo Jakobsen’s work or discovering it for the first time, this is a unique opportunity to experience his evolving artistic vision up close. .Join us for the opening night, meet the artists, and experience this intimate, collaborative journey through Valletta’s streets.

🟡 Artist talk + Opening reception

🟡 Admission free

🟡 Refreshments served