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Call for Submissions: Albanian Institute is now accepting applications for the 2018 Panorama Europe Film Festival.

For deadline, entry form, and more click: http://bit.ly/2C6i16G

For the 10th year, Panorama Europe Film Festival, will bring a vibrant selection of some of the finest and most riveting films coming out of Europe today,
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BROKEN APRIL - a play based on the novel by the leading Albanian literary figure, Ismail Kadare, premiered on Jan 24th and runes through Jan 28th, 2018, a collaborative presentation in partnership with Columbia University School of the Arts - at Lenfest Center for the Arts. "I think the world of Broken April is one that American audiences don't often get to enter, which is in part what attracted us to the story in the first place." – Ned Moore

The play is adapted by Ned Moore, and directed by Arthur Makaryan. Photo: Rob Strong

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Albanian Institute New York added 8 new photos from May 11, 2017 to the album: Sweet Home Albania (Albania Casa Mia) — in Manhattan, New York.
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On May 5, 2017 Albanian Institute members and invited guests joined by New York theatre-lovers filled up the auditorium at New York University - Casa Italiana for the U.S. premiere of "Sweet Home Albania" a groundbreaking theatre performance by Aleksandros Memetaj, part of IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival NY 2017.

Join us tomorrow as we kick-off the spectacular performance of "Sweet Home Albania" at NYU Casa Italiana, and Sunday at the Brick Theatre in Brooklyn, part of IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival NY 2017. For details, check out the link..

Albanian Institute is a non-profit contemporary art institution located in New York City. We support the arts across disciplines, provide a forum for cultural dialogue, and create educational opportunities in the U.S. and beyond.
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Please join us for the groundbreaking performance of "Sweet Home Albania", part of IN SCENA Italian Theater Festival NY!

Friday, May 5, 2017, 6 - 8PM
New York University, Casa Italiana, 24 West 12th Street, NYC.

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Limited space still available. To attend, please register by filling out the form: https://goo.gl/DisTB6

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Happy New Year from all of us at Albanian Institute New York!

Take a look at our highlights from another great year - 2016 in Review!

We're grateful and inspired by everything we have been able to achieve together, and even more excited about what's to come!

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Thanks to all of you who have supported us and are part of this wonderful journey.

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Director Chris Turner on the London Design Biennale and Albanian Institute's contribution to the Biennale.

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We are thrilled to announce, Albania is the winner of Public Medal - the national entry with most votes at the 2016 London Design Biennale! http://www.londondesignbiennale.com/public-medal

The Public Medal will be awarded to the national entry that receives the most votes from visitors in the first few weeks of the Biennale, from 7 – 19 September. #LDBmedal
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Great news! Albanian Pavilion, curated and administered by Albanian Institute New York has been selected among "10 Outstanding Pavilions at the London Design Biennale" by the industry-leading global design publication, the awesome Interior Design Magazine!

" Bliss, the sculpture defining the Albania pavilion. Designed by Helidon Xhixha and curated by Dino Korca" Click→ http://www.interiordesign.net/…/9300-10-outstanding-pavil…/…

On display through Sept 27, 2016. Don't miss ...this major event in the heart of London.
#LDB16 #Albania #LDF16 #Design #Architecture

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“Bliss,” the sculpture defining the Albania pavilion. Designed by Helidon Xhixha and curated by Dino Korca. Photography by Ed Reeve, courtesy of London Design Biennale.
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Utopia descends on London during Design Biennale
By The Telegraph (video)

A bustling street from the Middle East has been transported into the centre of London, complete with falafel stands, barbers and pomegranate juice stalls.
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A spectacular photo journey of #LDB16 by Bloomberg Philanthropies , supporter of the USA entry to the biennale -- Weird and Wonderful Visions of Utopia From Saudi Arabia to Albania -- at the London Design Biennale 2016.

Museums and designers from around the world were asked to submit their vision of Utopia by Design, exploring themes from migration to sustainability and social equality. The result is the first-ever London Design Biennale, on exhibit at London's Somerset House... from Sept. 7 to Sept. 27. Explore the sometimes-surreal perceptions of perfection, from Saudi Arabia's giant gumball machine to South Africa's piranha-shaped swing chairs.
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Museums and designers from around the world were asked to submit their vision of Utopia. In Saudi Arabia it's a giant gumball machine that dispenses water.
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Albanian Institute is representing Albania at the inaugural London Design Biennale with a sculpture installation designed by artists Helidon Xhixha, at Somerset House, Sept. 7–27. The Biennale continues this weekend, open daily from 11:00am. The Albanian pavilion is courtyard centerpiece.

More than 35 countries will be participating in the Biennale, presenting works that explore the theme of “Utopia by Design.” In response to the theme, artist Helidon Xhixha’s sculpture installation Bliss is a concentric arrangement of stainless steel columns and benches that is both as a place of self-reflection, and an opportunity to come together with others. #LDB16 #UtopiaByDesign

Join director Dino Korca in conversation with London Design Biennale Director Christopher Turner, discussing Albanian contribution to this years Biennale and the related theme Utopia by Design.
This Sunday, 4pm at Somerset House, London!
Tickets and info: http://www.londondesignbiennale.com/talks-programme

London Design Biennale 2016 - Talks Programme
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Tonight the London Design Biennale International Jury will award a number of medals celebrating contribution to design, utopian thinking and innovation at the Biennale. On 22 September a fourth, Public Medal will be awarded, voted for by visitors to the Biennale.

Visit our installation exhibiting across the Somerset Houses's court yard!
Help us with the Public Medal nomination by casting your vote here:
http://www.londondesignbiennale.com/public-medal

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Tonight the London Design Biennale International Jury will award a number of medals celebrating contribution to design, utopian thinking and innovation at the B...iennale. On 22 September a fourth, Public Medal will be awarded, voted for by visitors to the Biennale. Cast your vote here: http://www.londondesignbiennale.com/public-medal

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