A collective of young Albanian artists is representing the country at “Platforms Project” 2026 with *In Movement*, an exhibition that explores movement as a force inspiring understanding, transformation and dialogue.

The four Albanian artists are Kristanja Çene, Inda Sela, Ildi Stafaj and Kessy Buqeza. Their participation is listed in the official Platforms Project program under the *Satellite Zone* platform, which represents Albania.

Platforms Project 2026 takes place from September 17 to 20, 2026, at the former Tobacco Factory – Hellenic Parliament in Athens. The event brings together artistic platforms and artists from various countries, featuring a program of contemporary art exhibitions and activities.

The participation of these Albanian artists via *Satellite Zone* places the Albanian art scene within an international context, creating a showcase for creators from Tirana at one of Athens’ key international contemporary art events. /j.p/p.s./

More than 200 artists from 50 countries have contributed works that will be exhibited at the Tirana Art Gallery until October 30, inviting visitors on a journey through light, water, and color.

Curated by renowned Albanian painter Helidon Haliti and organized by the cultural association VIZart, this edition goes beyond a traditional exhibition. It is a living expression of spiritual communication where the delicate, poetic technique of watercolor transforms into a universal language celebrating friendship, trust, the beauty of the world, and the human spirit.

Many participating artists have visited Albania, immersing themselves in the country’s culture, traditions, cuisine, natural landscapes, and soul, which they masterfully capture in their art. They return to Tirana as ambassadors of art and affection for the country.

Part of the international platform “Mediterranean Bridges,” the Biennale is supported by the Municipality of Tirana and the Ministry of Culture, positioning the city as an open gateway for intercultural dialogue. This year’s event notably featured artists from Egypt, particularly talented faculty from Alexandria University of Arts.

A special “Nostalgia” corner pays tribute to veteran Albanian artists, masters who have illuminated and guided the country’s visual arts heritage across generations, offering a reflective space to honor their legacy.

Helidon Haliti describes the Biennale as a bridge connecting memories, visions, and artistic experiences beyond borders.

At the opening ceremony, honorary awards were presented to distinguished artists, including Ardian Isufi for “Best Avant-Garde Artist” and Nestor Jonuzi as “Master of Watercolor.” The prestigious “Ismail Lulani” award, named after a foundational figure in Albanian art, was presented by his daughter Ormira Lulani.

The Watercolor Biennale in Tirana is more than an event – it is an emotional and visual journey where each artwork opens a window into another world, offering a deeply human and shared story.

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The works of art by painters from all over the world will continue to remain at the Tirana Art Gallery until October 30, offering the public a journey through light, water and color.

The 6th International Watercolor Biennial is curated by the well-known painter Helidon Haliti, under the organization of the VIZart Cultural Association.

Over 200 international artists from 50 countries of the world, true friends of Albania, return through their works of art. They have visited our country, experienced our culture, customs, the taste of our bread and the freshness of our water, discovered the natural and spiritual beauties that Albania offers. All these experiences have been poured onto paper with skill and sensitivity, and now they return to Tirana as ambassadors of art and love for this country.

The Biennial, part of the international platform “Mediterranean Bridges”, supported by the Municipality of Tirana and the Ministry of Culture, has transformed the city into an open gateway for intercultural dialogue, where this year’s uniqueness was the participation of Egyptian artists, with special emphasis on talented lecturers from the Alexandria University of Arts.

A special place is also occupied by the “Nostalgia” corner, a quiet space of reflection dedicated to our veteran artists, masters who through generations have left a trace in the history of Albanian visual arts. This is a tribute to those who taught us to see beyond what is obvious.

The special feature of this year’s edition was the participation of Egyptian artists from the Alexandria University of the Arts.

Curator Helidon Haliti appreciated the event as a bridge that connects memories, visions and artistic experiences, without borders.

During the opening ceremony, there were also given honorary awards to artists for their contributions to the field of visual art.

Thus, Ardian Isufi received “Best avant-garde artist” and Nestor Jonuzi – “Master of Watercolor”.

Also, there were extended the “Ismail Lulani” awards, a name that represents a cornerstone of Albanian art.

The Watercolor Biennial in Tirana is not just an event – ​​it is an emotional and visual journey where each work becomes a window to another world, a personal narrative that, although foreign in origin, is deeply familiar in essence: human and shared. /j.p/p.s./

This year, there have been selected 28 artists, among whom there are well-known names in Albanian music, artists who have left a trace on modern music, but also new voices who will perform the festival stage for the first time.

Among the names that will compete this current year is Fifi, who in this edition comes in a duet with Tiri Gjoci; the list also includes Alis, who in the 63rd Festival was awarded third place with the song “Mist”; Vedat Ademi, a returning artist.

In addition to the well-known artists, the festival will also welcome new names competing for the first time. One of them is Egzon Pireci, originally from Prizren, who began his artistic journey at a young age. Meanwhile, the surprise of this edition is the participation of the famous actor Erand Sojli, who this time will take the stage as a singer.

The 64th Albanian Radio-Television Song Festival will be held under the artistic direction of Elhaida Dani for four consecutive nights. As last year, the competing songs of the participating artists are expected to be released during November, giving the public the opportunity to get to know their musical creations earlier. /p.s./

“A special thanks to our talented artists. You are the best ambassadors of our culture and heritage and a proof that tradition and art remain pillars of our national identity”, Gonxhja wrote in the social media.

Minister Gonxhja expressed his appreciation after the artists’ performance at the ITB Berlin tourism fair, where Albania’s participation, according to him, was another proof of the great cultural and tourist potential that our country offers.

Gonxhja emphasized that the success at the fair would not have been possible without the magic brought by the Artistic Troupe of the Opera and Ballet House and the National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dances with the support of the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation.

“Not only did they convey Albanian art and tradition to an international audience with their extraordinary performances, but also created a unique atmosphere that made the real Albanian spirit being felt in the heart of Europe,” Minister Gonxhja wrote. /j.p/p.s./

While standing in front of the Pyramid building, the leaders of the countries participating in this summit followed in the beginning a performance by artists of minority communities conveying culture and tradition.

Young people performed in front of the participating leaders of this summit playing folklore motifs from the region.

At the end, the participants in this summit took the family photo.

Prime Minister Edi Rama appreciated the occasion, “A day filled with the good energy of people who share the same and only perspective, Europe and its values”. /r.e/p.s./

Yesterday evening at the Fujimoto’s installation Cloud included 2 super shows; the first at 18:00 with the rhapsode Lumturije Nonaj and the second show, at 19:00 with the title “There is no other place like Tirana”, with Iris Bega Brojaj, Fatjon Konxholli, Rik Buneci, Muharrem Maloku, Pëllumb Meta and Basri Skënderi.

Over 150 Albanian and foreign artists with contemporary and traditional cultural performances will be at the festival, which this year takes place on May 4-20. The artistic director of the festival is Edit Pula.

The Cloud, since its installation in the square in front of the National Art Gallery in 2016 has become a reference point for the city, but now with this festival, it offers a diverse cultural program for the city and community of Tirana.

Cloudfest 7/ The Cloud Festival is organized by the Municipality of Tirana, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, several foreign embassies, etc. All events are free and suitable for all age groups. /gj.m/p.s./

This is the 7th edition of this festival in which will participate more than 150 local and international artists.

The National Tourism Agency extended an invitation to all citizens of Tirana, but also visitors who will be in the capital during these days, to enjoy the performances of contemporary dance, music, poetry, talks, seminars, presentations, performance art, silent films accompanied by live soundtracks, carnival performances, street art, as well as large festive ensembles and orchestras. At Reja (The Cloud) there will also be choirs and DJs, food and drinks, as well as good company.

Throughout the days and evenings of the festival, there will be performed the best multicultural and intercultural mix between contemporary and traditional art practices, with a variety of genres and artistic approaches.

The cloud is an installation by the artist Sou Fujimoto placed in the courtyard of the National Gallery of Art, since 2016. Since then, the Cloud has served as modern art space for cultural events in Tirana./p.s./

These artists have become part of the exhibition with their works of art in painting, photography, graphic design, poster, digital painting and sculpture.

This exhibition concluded a year-long project promoting discussion on Europe through Art. The project “Art brings Europe closer to young people” aims to engage visual art artists in Albania and Kosovo, encourages the artistic creativity of young people with the Muse of Europe, and contributes to the public discourse on the integration and European identity of Albanians.

The exhibition “My Europe” is organized by EU Policy Hub in Albania and the SINK Institute in Kosovo with the support of the National Youth Congress and the municipality of Tirana in context of Tirana European Youth Capital 2022.

Blerta Tuci, Project Manager, Andi Seferi – Vice Mayor of Tirana, Ergys Gezka – Program Manager at Tirana European Youth Capital and Elton Koritari – Exhibition Curator delivered speeches at the exhibition opening event. /k.s/p.s./

During his speech at the opening ceremony of the festival, the curator of Mural Fest Tirana Helidon Haliti said that the special feature of this year is that there will be more women artists participating and there will be three works dedicated to youth.

“Mural Fest started 5 years ago, realized by Dekor Tirana, bringing together artists from all over the world. The innovation of the Municipality of Tirana is that there is a group which has artists inside, who paint daily. They know the walls of Tirana and paint things every day. The door of Mural Fest is open to all students and art enthusiasts, not only in Albania, but around the world. The workshop will last 3 days. It was initiated by Dekor Tirana and the National Youth Congress. I congratulate the Congress because it has brought many activities to Albania. This year we have two great artists, such as Noe from Uruguay. This year we have four female artists, with my insistence a girl from Kosovo is also coming, Emona 21 years old who has painted several walls in Kosovo. Zana from the USA, Pablo from Spain, or Bogdani from Romania have also come,” said Haliti.

On her part, Director of the National Youth Congress Dafina Peci said that she is happy that the Congress has joined this year’s Mural Fest, within the framework of the “Tirana, European Youth Capital 2022” and that she hopes that in the coming years this initiative will develop in other cities of Albania. “We have come with Tirana Art, as an initiative that aims to bring this mural festival to the younger generations through capacity building, but also the opportunity they are given to represent the work around the city. I am convinced that we will give young people more space and opportunities and we will make it possible to preserve and promote this good tradition in other cities of Albania in the coming years as well”, said Peci.

While the program manager of the title “Tirana, the European Capital of Youth 2022” Ergys Gezga said: “In context of “Tirana, the European Capital of Youth 2022″ the festival organized by Tirana City Hall Decor is joined by Mural Art, a project that comes within the framework of the year of youth, a special year that brings many different activities for all the young people of Tirana”, said the Program Manager of the title “Tirana, European Capital of Youth 2022” Ergys Gezga. /j.p/p.s./