The Ciancio Legacy – Four Generations Of Photography

The Ciancio Legacy – Four Generations Of Photography

For over a century the Ciancio name has been synonymous with vision – not just the act of seeing, but the art of capturing time itself.

From the sepia-portraits of early immigrants to the vibrant-digital expressions of the modern era, the Ciancio photographers have chronicled the evolution of the family, culture and community through their lenses. Spanning multiple generations, their work revealed more than changing styles and techniques – it tells the story of a family bound by artistry-innovation, and a deep respect for the power of images.

Drawing on the rare archives, personal documents, direct interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, this book explores the Ciancio family’s journey from humble studio beginnings to their lasting influences on Maltese photography. Their legacy mirrors the broader transformation of photography itself – from glass plates to pixels, from portraits to personal stories.

Past visual history, part family chronicles, the history of the Ciancio photographers is both a tribute and a time capsule – an invitation to witness how one family turned photography into a heritage of light, memory and meaning.

By: Kevin Casha

Format: hardback, over 200 photos

No of pages: 160

The book will be launched this evening, the 29th of January 2026.  It will be available for sale as from tomorrow 30th January 2026