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Guido Stilon (1932–1975) was a Maltese photographer known for his striking visual documentation of life in Malta during the mid-20th century. Stilon developed an early interest in photography, capturing Malta and Gozo’s changing urban and rural landscapes, industrial developments, and daily life.

Although Stilon never worked as a professional photographer, his keen eye and dedication earned him international recognition. His images provide a vivid portrayal of Malta’s transformation in the post-war period. He was also involved in photographing archaeological excavations, contributing valuable historical records.

His work gained prominence when it was featured in a global photography competition, leading to an exhibition at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Today, his legacy is preserved through thousands of negatives and slides and his photographs continue to be showcased in exhibitions and publications and offer a rare glimpse into Malta’s social and cultural evolution.

Despite his relatively short life, Guido Stilon left behind a powerful visual record of an era in transition, making his work an essential part of Malta’s photographic heritage.

Vincenzo Maria Pellegrini was born in Valletta (Malta), on the 12th April 1911. He was educated at the Gozo Seminary, then at the Lyceum, Malta, where he had his first studies in Art under Giuseppe Duca (1871-1946) and from where he passed to the University of Malta and graduated as Notary Public and as Doctor of Laws in 1937.

Upon entering university in 1931, he started writing poems, novels, essays, literary studies, articles on art in English, Italian and Maltese many of these appeared in several magazines and publications both locally and abroad. In fact, although he was a notary by profession, he was also a poet, author, playwright, translator of literary works, opera and cantata librettist, and painter.

Pellegrini was a patron of the Arts. He encouraged and promoted young and established artists, poets, writers, and musicians. He was also known beyond the Maltese shores. He founded the Institute for Cultural Exchanges, where he organised art exhibitions, music recitals and cultural talks. He was a founding member with Josef Kalleya (1898-1997) of 'La Scuola del Nudo' and the 'Societa di Belle Arti'. He became more aggressive in his promotion of Maltese Art when he founded the 'Institute for Cultural Exchanges'. He organised exhibitions not only of established artists but also of students who were still studying abroad. Dr. Pellegrini continued painting even in his old age and participated in the Maltafest 1996 Summer Exhibition (which was to be his last), when he exhibited his painting 'Alpha II.'

Pellegrini was also a member of the Manoel Theatre management committee (1960-1971) when it was restored and brought back to life in the 1950s-60s.

Apart from all this Dr. Pellegrini wrote profusely on Maltese art in leading local and foreign newspapers and magazines. Indeed during his life he published over forty books and has left a large number of unpublished works.

Vincenzo Maria Pellegrini died on October 1, 1997.