Rexhep Ferri (10 October 1937 – 6 June 2024) was a Kosovan Albanian painter, poet, and writer. Renowned for his contributions to the arts, he was a significant figure in the Albanian and Kosovan art scene.[1] Ferri's work is characterized by its distinctive style and profound thematic elements, often reflecting the cultural and historical context of Albania and Kosovo.[2]

Ferri was born in Kukës, Albania on 10 October 1937.[3][4] His influence extended beyond the creation of art. He dedicated himself to nurturing future generations of artists by serving as a professor at the Academy of Figurative Arts in Pristina. His passion for art and his commitment to education undoubtedly shaped the artistic development of many Kosovar artists.[5] In 1996, Ferri was elected a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo, while in 2000, a regular member of this academy.[6] Ferri died in Pristina, Kosovo on 6 June 2024, at the age of 86.[7]

Publications

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  • Ndoshta ishte dashuri, Pristina: "Rilindja", 1997
  • Atdheu im Torzo, Pristina: Rilindja, 1998
  • Kuartet për harqe : partiturë, (coathor) Pristina, 2001
  • Frikë nga Guernika: roman, Tirana: Onufri, 2004
  • Njeriu po kush tjetër: roman, Tirana: Onufri, 2005
  • Shapo Albane: roman, Tirana: Onufri, 2006
  • Humbës i lumtur, Tirana: Toena, 2007

References

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  1. ^ "Rexhep Ferri in conversation with Mehmet Behluli". Stacion - Center for Contemporary Art Prishtina. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  2. ^ "Rexhep Ferri". Oral History Kosovo. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  3. ^ Profile of Rexhep Ferri
  4. ^ Rexhep Ferri – the artist who monumentalized the spiritual
  5. ^ Gjonbalaj, Shpresa Tolaj (2018-12-20). "THE CREATION OF REXHEP FERRI, SYNTHESIS OF CONCRETE AND ABSTRACT EXPRESSION, REAL AND IMAGINARY AT THE SAME TIME". ANGLISTICUM. Journal of the Association-Institute for English Language and American Studies. 7 (11): 58–68. ISSN 1857-8187.
  6. ^ "Rexhep Ferri – Akademia e Shkencave dhe e Arteve e Kosovës". ashak.org. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  7. ^ "Academician Rexhep Ferri passed away". KosovaPress.com. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
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