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CHILDREN 404 movie screening 8 december

Internation Human Rights Day

On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day on 10th of December, “Movie that Matters”. Tirana Ekspres, in collaboration with Aleanca Kundër Diskriminimit LGBT, Pink Embassy and OMSA- Open Mind Spectrum Albania has the pleasure to screen the movie “Children 404”. We invite everybody to join an open discussion which will take part after the movie, with representatives of the 3 invited organisations.

Children 404: By Pavel Loparev and Askold Kurov | Russia | 2014 | 70min

“In 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin passed a bill forbidding the “promotion of nontraditional sexual relations to minors.” LGBT youth, now defenseless against insults and intimidation under this “gay propaganda” law, are considered sick, sinful and abnormal. Psychologists, teachers and even parents can be fined or imprisoned for supporting them. Forty-five Russian teens and tweens share their stories through anonymous interviews and video diaries. They detail their humiliations and discriminations, as well as their courageous stands against bullies. Their testimonies are collected online as the Children 404 project, named after the common “error 404 – page not found” web message. The support group’s founder struggles within the system to bring public attention and empathy to the victims of this government-endorsed hate, while activist Pasha decides he must leave his homeland altogether if he hopes to find a boyfriend and lead a normal life. Has a new Stone Age arrived in Russia?” (Angie Driscol, Hot Docs)

The movie is provided by the Dutch Embassy.

The screening will start at 7 pm on 8th december and take place at Tirana Ekspres.

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THE BROKES live 21 november

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–The Brokes–

We invite you to the performance of “The Brokes” who are coming the first time in Tirana Ekspres!

The group was formed within a university project and includes: One Bass, Two Guitars, Drums and vocals.

Come on 21st of november at 9pm and rock it!

The Entrance will be 300LEK, a contribution to the artists.

You are welcome!

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LITERATURE NIGHTS #2 19 november

On the Road to Babadag-Andrzej Stasiuk

What is travel writing? A litany of exploits? An amble into the unknown? A mere recounting of facts and faces, days and names? A celebration of unfettered freedom?

For Andrzej Stasiuk, perhaps, it’s an exploration of the disparate national psychologies of the world. His prize-winning travelogue, “On the Road to Babadag”, takes us along the Eastern European corridor from his native Poland southward to Albania in an earnest attempt to record his impressions of the landscapes and geographies and human detritus and personalities experienced along the way. In doing so, he raises the question: In what ways does our material culture and physical surroundings contribute to the collective psyche of our nations?

In reading together, these are the questions we’ll ask and explore, and perhaps these are the questions we’ll answer.

Join us on this literary voyage every Wednesday evening at 18:30

In the first episode we will discuss creative ways of having pleasant literature nights and introduce the chosen book.

                                                                                                                                                                   

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DELIR NOKTURN – Avdor Kodhima 14 november

AvdorWe invite you this Friday to a special art expo released by Avdor Kodhima.
In this exhibition, there are 14 paintings offering different dimensions.These paintings are produced with spray paint, brushes and hands with fluorescent paint which under the light of ultraviolet neon makes the paintings glow in the dark and look like lights.
This is the very first exhibition using this technique in Albania.
The slogan of this exhibition is : I CAN SEE INTO THE DARK

This paintings are like a vision and a crucifixion of what is positive and negative.This artworks come like a medal with two sides with two and more meanings:
for example in one of these artworks you can see a planet being attacked from huge meteors and at the same time it seems like an egg insemination.
Light into the dark and darkness into the light.
I’m not adding more but I invite you to come and see by yourself and live the sensation this art will deliver to you.
Friday in date 14.11.2014 time 19.30 with the wish that you’ll enjoy this trip the best possible.
The exhibition will stay open to the public for 7 days until 21st november.

 

 

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ADAM EVALD 7|11| 2014

Sweden AdamTirana Ekspres has the pleasure to host ADAM EVALD in Tirana.

Adam Evald is a Swedish chamber pop musician, a singer, pianist, drummer and a composer who delivers memorable performances and creates great thrilling ambiance wherever he is entering the stage.

Currently he is travelling on his world tour and his Friday station will be Tirana Ekspres.

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Entrance: Free

 

Check his sound: https://soundcloud.com/adamevald
and website: http://adamevald.com/

To be updated:

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OVER 50´s dancing night 6 november

poster_from_postermywallTirana Ekspres welcomes all people over the age of 50 to dance to old classics while enjoying a glass of wine in good company.

The entrance fee per couple is 500Lek and includes a Raki or Wine.

The start will be at 8p.m.

 

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SOMEDAY video promotion 30 october

10616551_722687104491450_8855152334789798729_n” SOMEDAY ” – For The Sake Of Art.
A song and video written and produced by Janex, arranged by Gjergj Kacinari and directed by Donald Braho,Ergys Meta…Starring with the young actor of Academy of Arts Arbies Komoni and the young talented artist Edit Halili,in her first movie experience. This is more than a videosong,its kind of a short movie,and its the first song written and orchestrated by Janex. It illustrates freedom,a soul that requires eternal love … ; who dies hoping that Someday will be free! Impossible LOVE. Its about this poison that is injected to us everyday and which makes us die slowly every moment even more….

With no budget, no sponsor,only free will ,strong desire, excitement and a good team work spirit, it’s finally on something productive. One song,simple words, we wanted to make more vivid by giving it a certain shape and a symbolic meaning.
This is about collaboration .
This is to motivate young artists to work harder with no excuse!
Something simple ,something new ,something creative,some… SOMEDAY!
Come and collaborate ,come and support with your presence.
Feel free to ask questions
Thursday 30/10/2014, we share together experience,drinks,music,friends and much love!
THANK YOU!

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THE OPENING 24 October

Tirana Ekspres has the pleasure to invite you to participate in the opening event of our cultural activity, at our central station. We value your presence as a precious contribution and support toward cultural institutions and art in the city.

We look forward to welcome you on October 24,2014, at 20:30

Program:
Trio Band (guitar, violin, cello)
Painting Exhibition
Performance (Metal T’20-26)
Dj (Electro ,DnB) (IT)

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Artists Wanted @ New Space of Tirana Ekspres

Artists WantedCommunity Art!

We are launching a call for young artists who would like to leave their colorful footprint on the walls of the New Tirana Ekspres.
Whoever has a creative idea and willing to share his Art with the community is welcomed to send a concept (image) to [email protected] by the 12th of October.

We will provide all materials needed for your ArtWork!

Some pictures will be published to offer you a better view of the workspace.

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21 CONTEMPORARY PASTS – PHOTO EXHIBITION

21 contemporary pasts [21 contemporary pasts]

Photo exhibition by Arba Bekteshi
19-21 September  2014
Ex-museum of natural sciences (ish-Muezu i Shkencave të Natyrës),  Rruga e Kavajës

The artist during her anthropologic work and observations in Tirana, has engaged with development efforts, creation of topoi and the role of art in re-appropriating, regenerating and reviving public spaces, while challengeing dominating discourses of urbanization and present possible ways for resistance.
She takes to examine aspects of the continuing migration to Tirana, and the aesthetic imported and created as a way to communication in the 21-shi neighbourhood. The outside looks of older buildings and those of newer villas, as ways for residents to communicate with each other. The looks of older buildings and their windows translate as efforts of people to either accept development changes in Tirana, or refuse the presence of the new. The doors of new villas transpose in and engage the city and the viewer in a discourse about an aesthetic reminiscent of a certain familiarity migrating from the village, – a marginal ‘new rural’.

Tirana Ekspres and the artist collaborate on an urgency to form pro-active, open spaces for cultural engagement, while contextualizing an edifying city space. Both parties endeavor to engage the viewers with their community and make room for participation in art practices informed by social change.

Practical note:

+++ Due to safety reasons we recommend a visit by daylight. Please, whenever you enter the area/building: Mind your step and wear comfy shoes! Attandance at your own risk! +++

The exhibition will open on Friday 17.00pm. Snacks & wine will be waiting.
As it is more or less a public space, you can visit the exhibition during the weekend at any time!

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