Vila 31 Art Explora
About us
A place for contemporary creation, research, and exchange.
Our vision
"Vila 31 is not a museum or a gallery. It is a living laboratory where artistic practice meets community engagement, where the past informs the present, and where culture becomes a tool for transformation."
— Irene Legrande, Art Explora Paris
The Tirana team
The people who shape Vila 31
A collective of artists, curators, and educators committed to building something that matters. Each brings their own vision to the work.
Media Communication
Marija Aleksic
Marija opened Vila 31 with a vision of transformation and leads the space with care.
Logistics Management
Eriona Xhixho
Eriona coordinates residency operations and supports artists throughout each session.
Community Management
Ilda Leka
Ilda builds partnerships with local communities and coordinates outreach programs.
The past, the present, the future
A living place where memory, research and art-making meet.