Exhibition “Mirdita in Images”
On January 8 until January 15, in the hall of Europe House, Tirana
Exhibition Inauguration Program
On January 8, the one-week exhibition "Mirdita in Images" was inaugurated at the Europe House, featuring a photographic series by Nadia Abazi, a selection of photographs of characteristic towers of the region, captured from cultural heritage enthusiasts, and the video installation "Saharaja" about the Spaç prison-camp, by interdisciplinary artist Abi Shehu.
Antique musical instruments from the Mirdita region, part of the rich personal collection of scholar and musicologist Mark Luli, were also presented to the public, along with a variety of beautiful works by Mirdita's artisans and craftsmen.
The opening ceremony commenced with speeches from several stakeholders of the "CulTour" project:
· Mr. Albert Melyshi, Mayor of Mirdita.
· Mr. Hubert Perr, EU Delegation in Albania
· Mrs. Pamela Lama, UNOPS Albania and Kosovo.
· Mr. Sokol Muça, National Institute of Cultural Heritage Registration.
· Mr. Andi Tepelena, Art Kontakt.
Photo credits: Nadia Abazi
The traditional crafts of Mirdita artisans occupy a special place in this exhibition.
Likewise, ancient musical instruments from the Mirdita area, part of the private collection of the well-known researcher and musicologist Mark Luli.
Some of the photographs taken during the Inauguration of the "Mirdita in Photography" Exhibition
Artcraft
