Tirana 100 vjet kryeqytet, Andi Papastefani
Books, Culture

100 Years Tirana Capital

Andi Papastefani brings the first decades in 100 sketches of Tirana architecture.

The architecture between 1920 – 1959 comes through the sketches of the artist Andi Papastefani.
The painter and architect narrates the narrative of Tirana, the capital with the language of characteristic dwellings over the years.
Pastefani as a hunter of surviving villas in the corners of the city also gives the message of preserving the magic left in these buildings.
Choosing to sketch these buildings instead of photographing helps emotionally, merging the individuality of a personal technique like drawing with a subject not as personal as urban memory.

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Culture, Painting

Exhibition by Ergys Demo

“My Tirana” exhibition with the works of Ergys Demo from 2003 to 2020 will be opened in the premises of ‘Tirana Ekspres’, Jani Vreto street, apartment no. 6, on 27/08/2020 until 3/09/2020.

The artist and curator Ergys Demo shows us through this exhibition the work done for its realization and also narrates the nostalgia of his works, which will bring visitors longing and love for their city ‘Tirana’.
You are welcome !

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Culture, Movie

GRAND PYRAMID

Tirana Ekspres, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to serve as a supporting structure for emerging artists, social and cultural activists; as well as an open platform for social interaction brought to you the newest project Grande Pyramide K 2019 (Great Pyramid K 2019).

A project worked silently for 6 years brought to us one of the iconic authors of cinematography. Fehmi Krasniqi, the most famous artist who has fascinated Paris, became the headline of the day 12 August in the city of Tirana and in the national media.

Hypotheses that start with the mythology: “Pyramids were built by giants”; in pseudo-historical hypotheses without supporting logic: “The pyramids were built by thousands upon thousands of slave labor”; to the science fiction hypotheses: “The pyramids were built by the Aliens”.

And exactly when the theories have been consumed and the logical explanation has been abandoned, Fehmi Krasniqi, an Albanian living in France, together with the co-producer MSc. Olsa Vila, a graduate of European History and Studies, discovered this ancient mystery by coming to us with their irrefutable theory. At least so say the first spectators who had the opportunity to see the film at its premiere on September 28 at the Parisian cinema Club D’Etoile.

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Culture, Painting

Tirana art of three quarantines

Tirana Ekpres under the care and treatment of the artist Shpend Bengu, on the occasion of Tirana – 100 years as the capital city, brought to the citizens one of the most wonderful exhibitions of the city with 100 works by 100 Albanian artists. Shpend Bengu, Albanian artist, born on May 12, 1962 in Tirana, graduated in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tirana. Active collaborator at the University of Calabria as well as in other public institutions of the Calabria region as an expert in graphic design, painting, multimedia techniques. He is the Ambassador of the values of Albanian culture through the activities of various artists, such as the exhibition “Tirana of Art of three quarantines”.

The exhibition “Tirana of the Art of three quarantines” comes to Tirana with works realized over a century by the most renowned artists such as Buza, Zajmi, Kaceli, Prizren, etc., reflecting the capital, from 1935 until today. This exhibition with motifs from the former Tirana intertwined with the contemporary ones and which brings us closer to the old Tirana, is an initiative unsupported by the competent institutions, but it is an example for anyone who wants to create independent art.

The exhibition has been open for 3 days from July 23 in the premises of Tirana Ekspres on the street “Jani Vreto”, in the yard of apartment number 6 where welcomed dozens of visitors art, intellectuals and tourists from around the world.

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Culture, Main Category, Past Events, Theater

“The True West”

The True West is the story of two brothers who meet after 5 years at the home of a tire mother who has a holiday market in Alaska. Austin, the younger brother is a screenwriter and is working on a script that is very important for his career, while the older brother Lee disturbs the peace. The clash of Justice with extreme possibilities, jealousy, old grudges between the other person will bring a fierce conflict on stage and very interesting.

 

We invite you to watch the show at Tirana Ekspres, on Wednesday, at 21:00

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Culture, Theater

5 djelmoshat

“5 Djelmoshat” is the newest play which is being shown to the public of the capital city at the National Theater. This is the work of Slovenian author Simona Semiovic, part of the drama fair “My name is Balkan”, organized by artist Ema Andrea, previous September. The play is directed by Helidon Fino and starring well-known actors: Neritan Licaj, Gentian Hazizi, Dritan Borici, Laert Vasili and Genti Decka. Its main focus is the world of children, the way they perceive society and human relationships, behavior from the perspective of adults. The philosophy and psychology that the work contains is as difficult as it is delicate, since children represent the family and the family is the main cell of the nation itself. This theme is also addressed by the French existentialist philosopher Jean Paul Sarter in his work “Words”, a work with autobiographical notes, in which Sartre sees only children. Written at the age of 59, this book is a retrospective of his first 10 years. This book tells a lot about the great philosopher. The satirical comedy “5 boys” is reflective and necessary for society because it gives a strong lesson about what “should” and what “should not”. One of the main actresses Neritan Licaj (in the role of Krostofor) says: “This is one of my most difficult roles because it is difficult to go back to the age of 11, to his sincerity, mentality and innocence. The other difficulty lies in bringing the figure of the mother and beyond that the character who suffers from bullying, is not accepted in society and does everything to feel part of it. “Christopher kills himself at the age of 23 because he will live, but he cannot live.” The actors are on stage all the time and they have to play some roles, the show does not follow only a linear line, but it is very dynamic and lively. It is a mirror in which everyone finds themselves, given that the author is Balkan and the line of thought of the Balkan people is almost the same. “Homophobia, not being accepted in society, the parent-child relationship, the relationship between spouses and many others are best shown in.”

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Culture, Environment, Main Category, Music, Past Events

Firstwave to Soundwave

11377265_852536934796115_4904620028380548662_nDear Friends,

we would like to welcome you to the season-opening of our beautiful ATLANTID Beach Camp! The weekend of 27th and 28th June is reserved for Kepi i Rodonit and should be marked red in your calendar! The opening holds a very special event for you: FIRSTWAVE to SOUNDWAVE. The waves will go from Kepi i Rodonit to Drymades Beach. This is a pre-event to the offical Soundwave Festival.

Program:

27th June Start: 19:00
MiniMim (Pepper On)
Leg off (Ks)
Dj Cuc (Tr)

28th June

Beach party
Tatu (Pepper On)
Uran B. (Ks)

The beach offers food and camping, music and drinks, paddeling, chill out, great people and a wonderful beach!

 

 

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Culture, Main Category, Music

Music meets Arts in May -30th of May

30maj-01-01Dear Friends and Supporters,

Make yourself ready! Saturday evening is going to be colourful!
Tirana Ekspres invites for “Music meets Arts in May” on Saturday 30th of May 2015 at 19.00.

The program holds “Kanoon” as live act for our sense of hearing, since they just stimulate one of our senses, “U4” and “Arber Doku” going to do something for the eyes! Paintings, drawings, installation and video-art, will enrich our evening.

Kanoon” is a well known band from Tirana, performing unique music from the alternative, progressive albanian folk rock gender. Be curious and check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=571dO67adlE

U4” is a artist collective from Kosovo, consisting of four members. Their work, called “First it was speechless, then said NO!”, presented in Tirana Ekspres will show video installations, paintings
and photographs. “At certain parts of life we find ourselves going round circular shapes that we named “routine”. Not because they are inaccessible but we fool ourselves with the comfort that that condition creates.” -U4

The young, but very talented painter and drawer “Arber Doku” presents his works, collected of a long time, called “Kalate e Shqiperise ne punim rabiti”. Mainly shown parts of the Albanian history, old cities, but also colourful paintings of the world that surrounds the artist.

Enjoy this colourful and diverse evening together with us!
Take care and see you at Tirana Ekspres!

 

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Culture, Main Category, Music, Past Events

Albanian Ethnic Jazz Concert

JAZZIn honor of the traditional music and the music of no boundaries, such as jazz music is!

 

Dear Friends,
a wondeful Jazz night is waiting for us! The Jazz Duo, consisting of Sokol Sejdo and Erjon Medha, is going to enlight our Friday evening the 15th of May. The group invites to the Black Box, University of Arts Tirana, where they will start their concert at 7:30pm.
With rythms, powerful and harmonic at the same time, out of the Albanian ethnic music-history, performed on saxophone and guitar, presented by Adela Mansaku Kokonozi and Ilir Kazaferi. These very professional musicians, know their instruments and genre, a duo that
should not be missed!
Tirana Ekspres warmly invites and recommends this concert!

Address: Black Box at the University of Arts, Tirana | on Friday, May 15th | 7:30pm

Come and join in for a great Jazz Session, you will leave home with a big smile and dancing feet!

See you there!

 

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Movie

ZOOM short film night -15th|16th of May

ZOOMekspres_PosterZOOM SHORT FILM NIGHT 2015 is a regional and international film initiative in Tirana focused on presentations of newest international short and documentary film productions to wide Tirana audiences at
TIRANA EKSPRES between the 15th & 16th of MAY 2015 | 19.00>>22.00

2nd edition of ZOOM SHORT FILM NIGHT 2015 will present a selection of newest short and documentary films of different styles and approaches from young film directors from many different countries and the programming represents a glimpse into the current, mostly independent and non – commercial international film-making. Final programming includes newest international short and documentary film productions from different countries in the upcoming 2nd edition of ZOOM film night project in Tirana. All films will be screened in original languages with English subtitles.
Production of 2nd edition of ZOOM SHORT FILM NIGHT 2015 in Tirana is being organized and coordinated by European short film festival Ljubljana International Short Film Festival.

Program in pdf: ZOOMshortFilmNight2015 Program Tirana Ekspres

19_00 >>> 22_00

Take care and see you all at Tirana Ekspres!

Direction: Rruga Dritan Hoxha, ish shkolla e partise, Zogu i Zi, Tirana

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