Mind-Blowing Street Art Tour of Albania 2024 - Murals in Tirana buildings

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • From politically charged murals to whimsical abstract creations, the streets of Tirana have become an ever-evolving canvas that reflects the city’s dynamic spirit and its people’s desire for self-expression.
    Tirana, the vibrant capital of Albania, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades.
    Once known for its bleak communist-era architecture, the city now boasts a lively and colourful atmosphere, thanks in no small part to its thriving street art scene.
    Albania is a former communist state which in the time of communism had every modern motif banned, except the art of propaganda that was under the service of the party.
    Tirana’s journey into the world of street art can be traced back to the early 2000s when the city began shedding its communist past and opened up to new ideas and influences.
    As Albania embraced democracy, a wave of creativity swept through the streets, providing artists with an outlet to express themselves freely.
    This newfound freedom catalysed a burgeoning street art movement that would go on to shape the city’s visual landscape.
    One of the most striking aspects of Tirana’s street art is its ability to serve as a platform for political expression.
    In a country with a complex political history, street artists have embraced their roles as voices of the people, using their work to comment on social and political issues.
    Murals depicting political figures, protests, and symbolic imagery can be found throughout the city, offering a visual commentary on Albania’s past and present.

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