The Gibraltar Exhibitions of Modern Art Gallery, GEMA, is a unique gallery space, located in Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road. Prior to its conversion to an art gallery, the site was one of many bastions which were designed to create a curtain wall known as ‘Montagu Curtain’. A British bastion has been on this site since 1730s and has continuously evolved. Upon visiting the Gallery, you can still find elements relating to its past such as the old gun embrasures and gunpowder stores. Now it aims to celebrate the work of Gibraltarian artists and showcase artworks from the Gibraltar Government’s Collection. The Bastion’s original stone walls create a distinctive backdrop for the collection of art, which includes paintings, sculptures, video, installation, and photography.
The Gallery’s first vault is dedicated to Gibraltarian artist Christian Hook, who was named Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year in 2014 and has since seen plenty of success and acclaim. GEMA is privileged to be able to exhibit some of Christian’s earlier work as well as some of his more recent prints. The exhibition at GEMA also includes prior winners of the annual competitions organised by GCS on behalf of the Ministry of Culture in Gibraltar as well as The Kishin Alwani Foundation Collection.
This venue also serves as a cultural hub and has played host to many functions and events, to include fashion and dance workshops, live music, theatre productions and a yoga event.
Gibraltar Cultural Services continuously works to promote the artworks on display at the gallery with tours for children and other activities and Interactive material to make visits more enjoyable. GEMA is accessible and inclusive, and entrance is free.
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