TIRANA, May 9/ATA/ President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj decorated today painter Helidon Haliti with the title of “Great Master” under the motivation: “In recognition of his rich artistic activity in figurative art, appreciated as the painter “Master of watercolors” and as an engaged intellectual in the education of society with cultural and artistic values. In appreciation of promotion of Albanian art through exhibitions inside and outside the country, contributing to the growth of Albania’s image”.
“Helidon Haliti is a modern contemporary and surrealist painter on the threshold of magical realism, as defined by art critics, but his inspiration from Albanian themes makes him more special, also makes the appreciation given to him today more meaningful”, said Begaj in his speech.
Friends from the world of art and family of the great master Haliti, were present today to follow his decoration, as well as to share together the emotions of a well-deserved appreciation, dedicated to his work as a legacy left to young people.
The artist Helidon Haliti is one of our most popular artists and his contribution has been honored with important awards in Albania and abroad. He has been appreciated for a great contribution mainly in the 15 years of his stay in Greece, in the organization of various exhibitions as well as the presentation of Albanian art and culture in the Hellenic state.
With his return to Albania, it is worth noting that the artist Helidon Haliti has a wide contribution of 17 years.
Haliti is among the most important names of contemporary Albanian art, an artist very well-known for his art both in Albania and abroad, participant in many biennials and international exhibitions, over 5 personal exhibitions, honored with high awards in and outside Albania.
He is an artist held in high esteem by art critics and scholars. His works of art are part of museums and galleries, as well as various collectors in Albania and abroad./r.e/p.s./
