Zef Shoshi

Zef Pashko Shoshi (born 1939 in Tirana) is one of the most renowned Albanian painters. He studied at the Art Academy in Moscow, Russia, which influenced to a certain degree the style of his paintings. His talent and great technique was quickly recognized by the Albanian art circles,[1] and caught the eye of the dictator, Enver Hoxha, who choose Zef Shoshi as his personal painter. A lot of government offices carried Shoshi's best work on their walls for a long time until the communists left and his work was sold illegally across Europe without him ever knowing or profiting from it.

Cooperation 1974 by Zef Shoshi

During the 1970’s his painting adopted a more modern style, which almost got him in trouble with the regime at the time. Some of his best-regarded work is in art galleries across Albania, Europe, and sometimes part of someone's private collection.

After communism fell in Albania, the painter had a hard time finding himself in his country and in Europe. For a couple of years he worked in neighboring countries like Italy and Greece. Today he is still producing pieces of art in his studio in Tirana, Albania.[2]

His work is part of the national and European art treasure.[3]

References
  1. Hudhri, Ferid (2003). Albania through Art. Tiranë: Onufri. p. 33. ISBN 99927-53-67-6.
  2. "Cultural Roundup". South-East European Times. October 23, 2003.
  3. "His Portfolio - Look At His Work". kolix123 - NJIT. August 23, 2009.


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