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Maps 3
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The Albanian culture embodies self-reliance, evident in a history marked by innovative, do-it-yourself solutions stemming from necessity. From repurposing motorcycles into urban transport to transforming Communist structures into canvases for contemporary artists, these creative strategies compensate for limited local resources. The post-Communist political landscape's instability hindered sustained centrally financed cultural visions, leaving contemporary culture dependent on individual passion. Despite challenges, the independent Albanian art scene thrived through self-organization and personal investment, fostering emerging artists who later gained international acclaim, turning artists into one of the country's notable exports.
Read more in MAPS 3 - The Making of a Scene, Exhibition Platforms and Contemporary Art in Transitional Albania
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