Exhibition in GAT: Artworks on paper

January 7, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

On March 7, 2023, an exhibition with 53 works on paper was opened in the Tirana Art Gallery (GAT). These artworks cover the period from 1937 to 1988. The techniques used are oil paint, pen, carbon, pastel, and pencil. Several portraits of the pre-academic periods and drawings made during the studies at the academy were exhibited. Daily life occupies a place in the exhibition, with drawings of family members, beach vacations, and portraits.

Additionally, artworks with epic and historic themes were showcased, as a pre-preparation of the painter’s most popular works. Especially the ones from the period between 1962 and 1968 are created in an abstract style.

The works produced during the painter’s travels in Kosovo could not be missing, where inspired by nature and people, the author reveals a part of his art.

The exhibition was covered by all major media outlets. The videos below show a summary of the works and impressions from the organizers and visitors of the exhibition.

Exhibition in Pisa: Sorelle oltre il mare

January 7, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

For the first time, Guri Madhi’s artwork was exhibited in a personal exhibition in the historic town of Pisa, Italy. “Sorelle oltre il mare” or in English, sisters across the sea, perfectly summarizes the theme of the exhibit. Portraits and compositions of Albanian women were selected to constitute the ensemble of 30 artworks in oil, pencil and pastels. The exhibition was realized with the support of Comune di Pisa, especially Mr. Pierpaolo Magnani (assesore di cultura di Comune di Pisa) and the municipality of Tirana, Albania. The exhibition was opened from 28 November 2022 until 20 December 2022 in the communial library of Pisa.

100 years of Guri Madhi

May 21, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

On the occasion of Guri Madhi’s 100th birthday, the Albanian Public Radio Television has transmitted two different programs, in RTSH2 HD and Radio Tirana 1. Below you can find the links to these programs.

https://radio.rtsh.al/podcasts/muzart#gallery-podcast-24

Works of Guri Madhi in two books by Sergio Carbone

March 21, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Part of the illustrations of two books by Sergio Carbone, are the works of the painter Guri Madhi. Italian author Sergio Carbone has selected 13 works for the book “Missing Victory” (with the theme of Albania) and 7 works for the book “Double Victory” (with the theme of Kosovo). These books are published by the publishing house Effigi, Italy.

Guri Madhi’s work in the cover of Sir Noel Malcolm’s book

March 21, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

In August 2020, the University of Oxford, Great Britain, published Sir Noel Malcolm’s book “Rebels, believers, survivors”. For the cover of the book, Guri Madhi’s artwork “Malesori” has been chosen, a painting which is located in the National Gallery of Arts in Tirana. In a commentary on the book Sir Noel Malcolm explained his choice and described Guri Madhi as a brilliant painter. In addition to the English edition, the book has been translated into Albanian and has since gained great success.