Artist: Shefqet Avdush Emini: Hier kun je meer zien
Biography
Shefqet Avdush Emini is an internationally renowned artist who has built an extraordinary career in the world of contemporary art. Born with remarkable talent and equipped with a profound education in the arts, he has developed a unique style that has earned him recognition and acclaim across international artistic circles.
Emini regularly participates in exhibitions and art symposiums around the globe. His works have been showcased in prestigious museums and galleries in countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, China, Austria, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, France (Louvre), Belgium, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Brazil, the United States of America, Kuwait, Slovakia, Poland, Oman, Russia, Palestine, Canada, Algeria, Azerbaijan, and India.
One of the most important aspects of his work is his active engagement in international art symposiums, where he creates and shares his inspiration with fellow artists from around the world. In addition to being an artist, Emini is a passionate educator, associated with the Filarski Academy in the Netherlands, where he teaches masterclasses in painting.
and Permanent Collections
Emini's works are part of numerous permanent collections in prestigious institutions worldwide, including:
Museum in Guwahati, India (2016)
Municipal Museum in Beijing, China (2015)
Municipal Museum in Estremoz, Portugal (2014)
Alija Izetbegović Museum (2013)
“Pegasi” Association of Poets, Writers and Artists, Albania (2013)
Museum of Modern Art, Kuwait (2012)
MAC Museum, Brazil (2011)
Tetovo Gallery, North Macedonia (2010)
Aiud Gallery, Romania (2010)
Tepecik Museum, Turkey (2010)
Aperon Art Plus Gallery, Istanbul (2010)
Tornby Gallery, Denmark (2010)
National Gallery of Arts, Tirana (1993)
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Memberships and Affiliations
Member of the Kosovo Association of Figurative Artists since 1989
President of the ‘Zef Kolombi’ Foundation, Ferizaj, Kosovo (1988–1992)
Member of the Art Center ‘Zef Kolombi’ Foundation, Ferizaj, Kosovo since 1982
Registered in RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History since 2003
Stichting Kunstcentrum Weert, Netherlands since 2003
Foundation Symbiose Sittard since 2003
AIDA – International Association of Independent Artists since 1994
Collection of the National Gallery of Arts in Tirana (1999)
Participation in Art Symposiums and Events
Shefqet Avdush Emini has participated in numerous art symposiums and artistic events across different countries, including Turkey, Slovakia, Egypt, Russia, Canada, Algeria, Palestine, and many others. Some highlights include:
Workshop of Nomad Canvases, Çanakkale, Turkey 2024
International Art Symposium, Trabzon, Turkey 2022
Artistic event at Peter Hargas Studio, Bratislava, 2022
International Art Symposium, Lehnice, Slovakia 2021
International Art Symposium, Didim, Turkey 2020
International Festival in Karadeniz Ereğli, Turkey 2019
International Women’s Art, Muş, Turkey 2019
International Women’s Art, Tunisia 2018
International Art Symposium, Tarsus, Turkey 2017
International Art Camp, Didim, Turkey 2016
Fine Arts Symposium, Olympia, India 2016
Art Festival, Baku, Azerbaijan 2015
Symposium in Setif, Algeria 2015
Symposium in Harran, Urfa, Turkey 2015
Symposiums in Istanbul (Beshiktash, Özyeğin University) 2014
Symposium in Estremoz, Portugal 2014
Symposium in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada 2014
Symposium in Penza, Russia 2014 & 2013
International Art Festival, Gaza, Palestine 2014
Artist in Residence, Cairo, Egypt 2014
Workshops at the Fresco Arts Gallery, Cairo 2014
Symposium in Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt 2014
Symposium in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2013
International Artists Gathering, Prishtina, Kosovo 2013 & 2012
International Symposium, Konya, Turkey 2012 & 2013
Art colonies in Prishtina, Kosovo and Izmir, Turkey
Art workshops at Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam 2010 & 2012
Symposium in Kuwait 2012
Festival VI, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 2011
International Festival of Arts, Gesha View, Bulgaria 2011
Symposiums in Tetovo (North Macedonia), Tepecik (Turkey), Aiud (Romania) in 2010
Artistic Style and Philosophy
Shefqet Avdush Emini is an artist who masterfully combines elements of expressionism and abstraction, creating powerful compositions rich with color and charged with emotional intensity. His work strives to communicate the full spectrum of human emotion, inviting viewers into a profound dialogue with the artwork. Through his use of bold chromatic contrasts and dynamic brushwork, Emini explores personal, cultural, and social narratives, often addressing universal themes of identity, memory, and existence.
With a career that spans continents and decades, encompassing exhibitions, symposiums, and permanent collections at some of the world’s most respected institutions, Shefqet Avdush Emini remains a distinguished and influential figure in contemporary art. His continuous dedication to both creating and teaching art speaks volumes about his passion and lifelong commitment to advancing global artistic and cultural discourse.
Exhibitions of Shefqet Avdush Emini – English Translation
2025
Izmir Sanat Fuari
2025
Retrospective Exhibition, Inter-Art Gallery, Aiud, Romania
2024
Painting Exhibition, Municipal Art Gallery, Çanakkale, Turkey
2022
Solo Exhibition, Trabzon Museum, Turkey
2021
Solo Exhibition, Castle of Levice, Slovakia
2020
Solo Exhibition, Cultural Center, Ankara, Turkey
Exhibition at Conrad Istanbul Hotel
2019
International Fine Arts Gallery Wiacamp, Arts Gallery – Eskişehir, Turkey
Exhibition at Art Hotel, Moscow, Russia
International Art Exhibition, Open Area Wiacamp, Didim, Turkey
International Art Exhibition, Municipality of Hol, Muş, Turkey
International Art Exhibition, Karadeniz Ereğli, Turkey
Solo Exhibition, Antique Gallery, Trabzon, Turkey
Exhibition at Vali Yazıcıoğlu Cultural Center, Aydın, Turkey
Exhibition at Recep Yazıcıoğlu Cultural Center, Aydın, Turkey
Counter-exhibition at Hamam Cimeni Carsisi Gallery, Trabzon, Turkey
2018
"Dijmin" Exhibition at Istanbul Gelisim University Gallery, Turkey
Open-Air Exhibition at Terchova Museum, Slovakia
Exhibition at Kaptan Hotel, Alanya, Turkey
International Exhibition, Houses of Culture, Tunisia
"Dijmin" Exhibition at Dramalılar Köşkü Art Gallery, Bornova-Izmir
Counter-exhibition, Wiacamp Outdoor, Kuşadası, Turkey
Solo Exhibition, Gural Museum, Cappadocia, Turkey
Exhibition at Castle, Slovakia
Municipal Gallery Bursa Nilüfer, Istanbul
Exhibition at Hall Hanam Cultural and Art Center, Korea
Exhibition at Turhan Gallery, Denizli, Turkey
Exhibition at Kuzey & Bahar Art Gallery, Istanbul
Solo Exhibition at Cultural Center of Municipality Epinay, Paris
2017
Emin Serdar Art Gallery, Trabzon
Atatürk Cultural Center, EGE University, Izmir
Municipal Exhibition, Beylikdüzü, Beylicium Shopping Center, Istanbul
Sarayı Gallery, Mersin
Doku Art Gallery, Istanbul
Povazske Museum, Slovakia
Ibramaki Art Gallery, Kuşadası, Turkey
Konak Museum, Izmir
International Art Salon, Al-Pyramids Art Hall, New Pyramids, Egypt
Corvins’ Castle Museum, Hunedoara, Aiud, Romania
Cultural Center, Leczna, Poland
Bal Art Gallery, Tarsus, Turkey
Carina Art Gallery, Kuşadası, Turkey
Yolo Art Gallery, Kuşadası, Turkey
Global Art Exhibition, Hamamizade İhsan Cultural Center, Trabzon, Turkey
2016
Adnan Menderes University, Atatürk Cultural Center, Didim, Turkey
Solo Exhibition at ATSO Kurumsal Bahçesi Gallery, Antalya, Turkey
Outdoor Exhibition, Didim, Turkey
Solo Exhibition at National Library of Romania, Bucharest
Cultural Arts Center, Aydın, Turkey
Guwahati Museum, India
2015
Museum Exhibition, Beijing, China
Museum Exhibition, Baku, Azerbaijan
Exhibition at Hotel Kapari, Alaçatı, Turkey
Gallery Exhibition, Setif, Algeria
Exhibition at Hotel Harram Kumbert, Urfa, Turkey
International Inter-Art Palace, Geneva, Switzerland
2014
Biennale of Taza, Morocco
Erdem Bayazit Cultural Center, Antalya, Turkey
Mustafa Kemal Cultural Center Gallery, Istanbul
Open-Air Exhibition, Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Art-Penza Contemporary Art Festival, Russia
National History Museum of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Municipal Museum, Estremoz, Portugal
Cultural Centers, Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Penza Art Gallery, Russia
Exhibition in Gaza, Palestine
Özyeğin University, Istanbul, Turkey
"Tipsy Teapot" Exhibition, Cairo, Egypt
International Art Exhibition, Gourin, France
Villa 43 Maadi Sarayat, Egypt
Cultural Center, Tutin, Serbia
Guri Restaurant Exhibition, Cairo, Egypt
Priboj Spiral Art Gallery, Serbia
Hotel Renaissance, Cairo, Egypt
Prijepolje Cultural Center, Serbia
Roman Petrovic Gallery, Sarajevo, Bosnia
Plav Cultural Home, Montenegro
Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt
Pirot Cultural Home, Serbia
2013
Penza Art Gallery, Russia
National Museum of Unification, Alba Iulia, Romania
Royal Garden, Copenhagen, Denmark
INTERBIFEP International Portrait Biennale, Bosnia and Herzegovina
"Touch" Exhibition, XIII Inter-Art International Artcamp, Inter-Art Gallery, Romania
Hanikahu Exhibition, Sarajevo, Bosnia
New York, USA – “Inter-Art” 20th Anniversary Mail Art Edition
Novi Pazar Gallery, Montenegro
Leskovac Cultural Center, Serbia
Vranje Cultural Home, Serbia
Niš Gallery, Serbia
Ostraka Gallery – Dandy Mega Mall, Cairo, Egypt
Liviu Rebreanu Cultural Center, Aiud, Romania
Exhibition in Kosovo
KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey
JW Marriott Hotel, Cairo
“Inter-Art” International Exhibition, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium
Sanitätshaus Am Deister, Bennigsen, Germany
ASROPA International Art Exhibition, Santarosa Gallery, Gunsan, Korea
NAR-I AŞK Gallery, Konya, Turkey
Galéria Cit, Bratislava, Slovakia
Hotel Sirius, Pristina, Kosovo
2012
International Exhibition of Art and Design, Seoul, Korea
Exhibition in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Art Gallery, Tirana, Albania
Ödemiş, Turkey
Bostonli Gallery, Izmir, Turkey
Castle, Moimirovce, Slovakia
Hotel Pristina, Kosovo
Hamam Prizren, Kosovo
Ostraka Gallery – Dandy Mega Mall, Cairo, Egypt
Antalya Museum, Turkey
Cultural Complex, Al Hoceima, Morocco
KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey
Russian Cultural Center, Rabat, Morocco
Exhibition in Kuwait
Atelier Oosterbosch Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands
EPK, DLUM Gallery, Slovenia
2011
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Inter-Artists Exhibition, Washington D.C., USA
Solo Exhibition: Atrium, The Hague, Netherlands
Biennial Festival of International Portrait Gallery, Tuzla, Bosnia
“Show Your Hope” Exhibition, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Mozes en Aaronkerk, Amsterdam
Solo Exhibition, Diversity and Art Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Antalya Museum, Turkey
Art Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
Geshaview, Bulgaria
“Art for the Heart,” Hannover, Germany
Tetovo Cultural Palace, North Macedonia
2010
Berat Gallery, Albania
Aperon Art Plus Gallery, Istanbul
Torbny Gallery, Denmark
Istanbul Art Fair
“Wall for Peace” – W-AFPIAAP, Sanski/Sarajevo, Bosnia
Drawing Biennale, Museum of Romania
“Artists for Freedom,” Rathaus Bensberg, Bergisch-Gladbach, Germany
China Art Fair, World Trade Center, Beijing
Inter-Art Foundation Gallery, Romania
Amsterdam, Rembrandtplein
Tepecik Cultural and Art Festival, Turkey
Tetovo Art Colony, North Macedonia
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
“Artists for Freedom,” Galileo Park, Lennestadt, Germany
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Portalegre Museum, Portugal
Galerie Bohner, Mannheim, Germany
Vigo, Club Financiero de Vigo, Palacios Architecture Gallery, Spain
London Biennale, Gagliardi Gallery – Group Show of Chianciano Biennale Artists
2009
England
Cotroceni National Museum, Bucharest, Romania
Traveling exhibition across Balkan countries – Melenia Art Gallery, Bucharest, Romania
Chianciano Biennale – Chianciano Terme Museum of Art, Italy
JMA Gallery, Vienna, Austria
2008
Private Salon, Weert, Netherlands
Private Salon, Kinrooi, Belgium
Drenthe Gallery, Hooghalen, Netherlands
Sigvardson Gallery, May 8, Denmark
Van Munster Complex, Amersfoort, Netherlands
Sigvardson Gallery, February 2, Denmark
2007
Trapani Art Process, Sicily, Italy – Gallery Group
2006
Stichting Kunstcentrum Weert, Netherlands Group
Paterskerk Weert, Dutch Gallery Group
Cigarenfabriek Delft, Dutch Gallery Group
Molenhof, Dutch Gallery Group
2005
Paterskerk, Dutch Group
Molenhof, Solo Dutch Gallery
Marziart Gallery Group, Hamburg, Germany
Stichting Kunstcentrum Weert, Solo Private
“Reasons to Love the Earth,” Utrecht Museum Group
Molenhof Gallery Group
2004
Royal Schouwburg Group or Museum, The Hague
Vredenburg Museum Group, Utrecht
Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam – Group Museum
Atelier Route Solo
Kunstuitleen Tienschuur Museum Group
2003
OBS Graswinkel Government Exhibition
Atelier Route Solo
Kunstuitleen Tienschuur Museum Group
Fontys End Courts Solo – Government
Nederweert Public Library – Government Solo
2002
St. Teunis Kapele Vault – Government Solo
2000
City Hall – Government Solo
The Old Café – Private Solo
1999
Molenhof – Solo Exhibition
1997
Wommat District Duurstede – Solo
Rural Church ABC – Group or Gallery
Peace Church Gallery, Utrecht – Group
Buurthuis Utrecht Government Group
Church Gallery Utrecht – Group
1996
FNV Utrecht Government Solo
EKKO Utrecht Government Solo
Reception Center – Government Group, Utrecht
Wommat District Duurstede – Solo
Peace Church Gallery – Solo
Park Eye – Utrecht Government Group
Triumfatokerk Gallery – Solo, Utrecht
1995
Reception Center – Utrecht Government Solo
1993
Unaryd Gallery Group, Sweden
Unaryd Bank Government – Solo, Sweden
1992
House of Culture, Shtime, Kosovo – Solo
1991
Theater Fair, Pristina, Kosovo – Group
1990
XVII Autumn Fair Gallery, Pristina, Kosovo – Group
16th Autumn Biennale Group, Pristina, Kosovo
1988
House of Culture, Shtime, Kosovo – Solo
1987
VII Drawing Biennale, Pristina, Kosovo – Group
1985
Private Gallery, Pristina, Kosovo – Group
1984
Autumn Fair Gallery, Pristina, Kosovo – Group
1983
Sarajevo Gallery, Former Yugoslavia – Group
Zagreb Gallery, Former Yugoslavia – Group
Belgrade Gallery, Former Yugoslavia – Group
Private Gallery, Ferizaj – Group
1982
Zef Kolombi Gallery, Ferizaj, Kosovo – Group
1981
Zef Kolombi Gallery, Ferizaj, Kosovo – Group
Publications
2023 – Art Will Save the World
2022 – The Art of the Philippines and Beyond
2021 – Encyclopedia of World Artists
2021 – My First Art Book
2021 – My Second Art Book
2021 – My Third Art Book
2021 – The Third Gogyoshi Anthology
2019 – Universal Anthology “OPEN LANE” 4
2014 – Book: World Masters Taza Biennials
2014 – Television Program – Penza, Russia
2014 – Book: Poetry Anthology 2014
2014 – Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, Newspaper
2013 – "PAINTER OF THE YEAR 2013" by LNPSHA “PEGASUS” ALBANIA
2013 – Book: by Banush Imeri – A Teacher Who Left a Mark in Education 1955–2012 – Names in Shtime
2013 – Review: by Eriola Azizolli – Expres
2012 – The Jury Lied – International Exhibitions in Oman
2012 – By Erjola Azizolli – Expres, Publication
2012 – Book: “The Art of the World” by Katerina Theofili
2012 – Faruk Tasholli – Newspaper Bota Sot
2011 – Review by Ina Eskes – MA in Art History
2011 – Critical Essay – Book: by Remzi Limani
2010 – Egyptian Art Critic: Talaat Tbdul Aziz
2010 – Interview: Michele Andree
2010 – Review by Remzi Limani
2010 – Interview: by Natasha Gunn
2009 – The Genius Book
2008 – Tuesday Newspaper – January 29
*2006, June News – Albart Specifically
May 2006 – Newspaper Bota Sot – Diaspora
May 2006 – Newspaper Zëri – Diaspora
May 2006 – Newspaper Lajmi
May 2006 – Newspaper Bota Sot – Diaspora
May 2006 – Newspaper Bota Sot
March 2006 – Newspaper Zëri – Diaspora
February 2006 – Newspaper Bota Sot – Diaspora
February 2006 – Newspaper Zëri – Diaspora
*January 2006 News – Albart Specifically
*January 2006, Edition 1 – Albart News
*January 2006, Edition 2 – Albart News
December 2005 – Newspaper Zëri – Diaspora
2005 – Tineke Prins
December – Book: “The Bald Branch Sings of Green”
*November 2005 Newspaper – Sunday News
*October 2005 News – Albart Specifically
October 2005 – Newspaper Zëri – Diaspora
October 2005 – Newspaper Bota Sot
September 2005 – Newspaper Hamburg Abendblatt
*August 2005 Newspaper – Hoheluftbrücke
August 2005 – Hamburg Live Newspaper
August 2005 – Newspaper Zëri – Diaspora
*August 2005 News – Albart Specifically
July 2005 – Newspaper Epoka e Re
July 2005 – Land van Weert Newspaper
July 2005 – Trumpet Newspaper
July 2003 – Newspaper Koha Ditore
July 2003 – Fontys Newspaper
April 2003 – Trumpet Newspaper
May 2003 – Documentation and Information from the Foundation Center
March 2003 – Fontys Newspaper
April 2003 – Book: Album Artium
April 2002 – Newspaper Location
1999 – Daily Newspaper Limburger
November 1999 – TV Interview – TV Buiten Holds the Interview
1997 – Cultural Profession Brochure – Rondje
1996 – Utrecht TV Reportage
February 1996 – Cultural Profession Brochure
March 1996 – Radio: First Left, Third Right
1996 – Newspaper Utrechts Nieuwsblad
March 1995 – TV: Dutch Television Channel 2 – Reportage
March 1995 – TV: Dutch Television Channel 2 – Reportage
1994 – Book: “Light in Lyrikum”
1990 – Newspaper Rilindja
June 1987 – Newspaper Rilindja
1983 – Newspaper Rilindja
1983 – Newspaper Zëri i Rinisë
October 1982 – Newspaper Rilindja
1982 – Newspaper Zëri i Rinisë
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