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Zef Pashko Shoshi (born 1939) is an Albanian painter, painting in socialist realism. Shoshi is considered a national art treasure in Albania.

Biography

Shoshi was born in Tirana, Albania, in 1939, the son of a bank clerk and amateur painter. His earliest drawings depicted ships on the horizon during a stay in Ulcinj in 1943 or 1944.

Between 1957 and 1961, Shoshi studied at the Ilya Repin Institution in Leningrad, Russia, during which time he studied under Boris Ioganson, and was a contemporary of artist Sali Shijaku [sq] and sculptor Vilson Kilica [sq]. Shoshi later graduated from the Tirana Institute of Arts.

Shoshi's talent and technique was recognised in Albanian art circles. His paintings reflected communist themes, such as the working class in fields and factories. He particularly documented life in the Zadrima region, reflecting its traditional and cultural heritage in daily life. His style pays particular attention to the human figure and face, lending Shoshi to be best known for his portraits. In 1974, Shoshi was commissioned to paint Enver Hoxha, Albania's dictator. After the fall of communism, Shoshi's works attracted the attention of international collectors, particularly in the United States.

References

  1. ^ Dushi, Genta (14 April 2017). "Retrospective of distinguished socialist realism painter opens in Kosovo". Prishtina Insight. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Contemporary, socialist realism works showcase at National Gallery". Tirana Times. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  3. "His Portfolio - Look At His Work". kolix123 - NJIT. 23 August 2009. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
  4. Permarjeta, Orges (6 April 2021). "Shqipëria në retrospektivë" [Albania in retrospect]. Albanian Post (in Albanian). Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  5. ^ Murati, Violeta; Shoshi, Zef (30 December 2017). "Me zadrimoret e Zef Shoshit!" [With Zef Shoshi's jokes!]. dritare.net (in Albanian). Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  6. Hudhri, Ferid (2003). Albania through Art. Tiranë: Onufri. p. 33. ISBN 99927-53-67-6.
  7. Yaşar, İrem (9 August 2020). "Pera Museum's new exhibition explores socialist realism in Albanian art". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 19 January 2024.

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