Belforte del Chienti – Italy 2010

“The Young Europeans”
Who?

“The Young Europeans” is probably the very first national slogan which turns the spotlight on the people and the human spirit rather than the country, its natural marvels or history.
Art has always been the biggest ambassador of every country therefore through this exhibition I wish to raise awareness for a quicker acceptance of Republic of Kosovo in the European Union by showing to the European audience that citizens of Kosovo are no different from the rest of Europeans. As a visual artist, I will like to give my contribution to this inspiration by presenting through this exhibition the biggest treasure of Kosovo – its YOUTH.
27 portraits of young Kosovars are presented which symbolically represent the 27 countries of the European Union. In fact, amongst these portraits few youngsters from other nationalities will be placed, a fact which will be revealed during the exhibition. This detail that there is no difference between the people will be the motto proving that the Kosovo’s youth place is within the European Union.
“There is no doubt that Kosovo has a great story to tell the world; a new country with a strong spirit of hope, amazing people, and most of all a new sense of excitement amongst its people about what is yet to come.”
Shony Rivnay, Creative partner at BBR Saatchi & Saatchi adds

Artan Balaj
Visual Artist