Arnilda Kyçyku
Resident 1
Residency period January - March
Residency focus

Biography

Arnilda Kyçyku was born in 1997, in Albania. She lives and works in Tirana. Her painting works focuses on personal experiences and the reality that surrounds her, which will be showcased in her upcoming second solo exhibition at the same gallery in September. Her work has been presented in several institutions, including Tirana Art Gallery, (Albania, 2023), Tirana International Contemporary Art Festival (Albania, 2023), Jordan Misja Art School Gallery (Albania, 2024), and Vlora Gallery (Albania, 2022). She is currently resident at the Tirana Art Gallery.

Project

Tirana Preserves Culture and Tradition

The project “Tirana Preserves Culture and Tradition” aims to capture and celebrate the enduring cultural heritage and traditions of Tirana through a series of oil paintings. The project focuses on how Tirana has managed to keep its cultural identity intact despite the pressures of modernization. Paintings will showcase how the city blends its rich history and traditions with contemporary life. Special highlight will be given to persistence of traditional practices, clothing, and festivals within the modern urban landscape. By capturing these elements, artist aims to show how important they are in keeping the city’s identity alive. This project will provide a visual representation of how Tirana’s unique cultural past continues to coexist with its evolving present.