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Visually-impaired artist Maria Elich is holding her first exhibition of paintings at the Ħamrun local council offices. Elich, who has been painting for a number of years, has chosen the colours red and black for this specific exhibition – colours which are traditionally linked with Ħamrun. The artist is also the general secretary of the voluntary organisation Visual and Non-Visual Network which was established in the past year. It aims at attracting sighted and non-sighted persons to the arts, a healthier environment and more inclusion in society. Elich and other visually-impaired members...