Why is this important: With over 45 events on the program, the initiative creates a dynamic platform for international collaboration, public reflection, and artistic expression. Performances in music, theatre, film, exhibitions, and discussions will explore themes such as identity, memory, freedom, belonging, and love.

Why is this important: Each portrait in the exhibition captures not just the likeness, but the essence of individuals who have shaped and witnessed Albanian society before and after the pivotal 1990s. The stories they tell serve as a bridge between generations, preserving memories of a changing cultural and political landscape.

Why is this important: Kodra is widely credited with bringing Albanian art onto the international stage. Known for his post-cubist style, he developed a unique visual language influenced by his direct collaboration with Pablo Picasso and interactions with some of Europe’s greatest painters, poets, and thinkers.