The exhibition entitled “From Scratch” will open its doors to the public on September 1.

From Scratch” presents the first retrospective exhibition by the renowned Albanian painter Lumturi Blloshmi (1944-2020), following her successful presentation at the 59th Venice Biennale as part of the Albanian pavilion in 2022.

Kosovo’s National Gallery is the first arts institution to host this extensive retrospective exhibition, showcasing a significant part of her half-century-old creative journey. The exhibition aims to present and reposition Lumturi Blloshmi’s work and life within the context of national and international art histories.

The selection comprises Blloshmi’s works from the 1960s to the 2000s, including self-portraits, landscapes, portraits, painting compositions, photographs, and installations. These works reveal her aesthetic essence and personal reality and bring insights into the political and social context in which she created.

The exhibition is curated by Adela Demetja and is supported by Kosovo’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

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