The Marubi National Museum of Photography has officially released its annual exhibition program for 2025, promising a diverse and dynamic cultural season. The scheduled exhibitions reflect extensive research and curatorial efforts, showcasing significant photographic collections and contemporary artistic interpretations.

The first exhibition of the year, “Venus,” will open on March 20 and remain on display until June 1, 2025. Curated by Lek Gjeloshi, this exhibition emerges from a comprehensive study of the collections of Dedë Jakova, Gegë Marubi, and Pjetër Rraboshta. A recurring motif within their photographic repertoire is the presence of an ancient sculpture—the deity Venus—observing pivotal historical and political events within an urban household setting. The exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation (MEKI).

Following this, from June to September 2025, the museum will host “Shkodra’s Lost Market – Reviving a Memory.” This exhibition, curated by Kim Knoppers, is a collaborative effort supported by MEKI, the Ethnographic Museum, the Dutch and Hungarian Embassies, the Institute of Anthropology, and the Central State Film Archive.

From September to November, the museum will present “Towards Home,” an exhibition developed by artists from the Art House School residency program. Curated by Niovi Zarampouka-Chatzimanou, Luçjan Bedeni, Tea Paci, and Zef Paci, the exhibition will explore themes of homecoming and personal identity through artistic expression.

The final exhibition of the year, “Olbania,” will open in November 2025 and remain on display until February 2026. Curated by Sara Dolfi Agostini in collaboration with MEKI and the Italian Institute of Culture, this exhibition, presented by Alterazioni Video, will provide a thought-provoking artistic perspective to conclude the museum’s program.

Through this comprehensive lineup, the Marubi Museum reaffirms its commitment to preserving historical narratives while fostering contemporary artistic dialogue, solidifying its role as a leading institution in the region’s cultural landscape.

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