The exhibition “Kosovo of Kadare” opened at the “Pjetër Bogdani” National Library of Kosovo in Prishtina, marking the 90th anniversary of the birth of the great Albanian writer Ismail Kadare. The exhibition highlights Kadare’s special connection with Kosovo through rare letters addressed to world leaders, manuscripts, publications and objects from the writer’s personal archive. During the opening ceremony, Albania’s Ambassador, Petrit Malaj, praised Kadare’s contribution in carrying the Kosovo cause beyond its borders, stressing the importance of his work for national identity and memory.
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Today the exhibition “Kosovo of Kadare” opened at the “Pjetër Bogdani” National Library of Kosovo in Prishtina, a tribute to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Ismail Kadare, the writer who made the Albanian language part of world literature and the history of Albanians part of universal memory. The exhibition highlights Kadare’s special connection with Kosovo, which for him was not merely a literary theme but part of his historical consciousness and intellectual responsibility. Through his creative work and public positions, Kadare carried the Kosovo issue beyond its borders, elevating it to the dimension of dignity, freedom and identity.
“He was among the voices that helped carry the truth of Kosovo beyond its borders, proving that the freedom and dignity of a people cannot be separated from one another,” said Ambassador Petrit Malaj in his speech at the opening of the exhibition. Through a special collection of rare letters addressed to world leaders, manuscripts, publications and objects from the writer’s personal archive, as well as from the collections of partner institutions, visitors have the opportunity to learn about rare dimensions of his life, creative work and intellectual engagement.
The exhibition is the result of cooperation between the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in the Republic of Kosovo, the “Pjetër Bogdani” National Library of Kosovo and the Kadare & Agolli Studio House – Municipality of Tirana, with the contribution of the National Library of Albania and the Kadare family.
The Embassy of the Republic of Albania expresses its special gratitude to the “Pjetër Bogdani” National Library of Kosovo, the Kadare & Agolli Studio House – Municipality of Tirana, the National Library of Albania, and the Kadare family for their cooperation and valued contribution to the realization of this cultural initiative.
In this jubilee year, we recall that Kadare’s legacy is not only a treasure of Albanian literature but also a lasting cultural bridge between Albania and
Kosovo, as well as a testament to our belonging to the shared European space. “Let this exhibition be an invitation to rediscover Kadare, to read him through his connection with Kosovo, and to pass on his work to future generations,” said Ambassador Malaj. The Embassy invites all friends of literature, culture and our national heritage to visit the exhibition “Kosovo of Kadare”, which will remain open to the public until 15 November 2026, at the “Pjetër Bogdani” National Library of Kosovo in Prishtina.