The Historical Museum of the city of Pogradec inaugurated an exhibition in commemoration of the 122nd anniversary of the birth of the distinguished Pogradeci photographer, Misto Cici. Visitors, particularly school students, had the opportunity to closely examine and appreciate his extraordinary contribution to documenting the life and culture of Pogradec through his lens.

Misto Cici was born on October 10, 1902, and grew up in the city of Pogradec. Together with his brother, he dedicated himself to photography. His travels to Greece and Italy also played a significant role in his artistic development. In 1925, he was commissioned by the Directorate of Press and Tourist Propaganda to create a series of artistic photographs of Pogradec. This engagement would establish him as the first photographer of artistic photography in the region.

In 1947, Misto Cici was recognized as the best photographer for the quality and accuracy of his work during the campaign to equip the population with new passports. He became the foremost photographer in Pogradec and the pioneer of artistic photography in Albania.

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