Today in Kosovo, awards were bestowed upon individuals for Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts field.

At the Ministry of Culture, a ceremony was held for the awarding of the National Prize for Lifetime Achievement “Muslim Mulliqi” and the Annual Prize for Achievements in the Field of Visual Arts for the year 2023. Minister of Culture, Hajrulla Çeku, based on the assessment of the Evaluation Commission, awarded the National Prize for Lifetime Achievement (posthumously) to the painter Alije Vokshi and the Annual Prize for Achievements in the Field of Visual Arts to the painter Esat Valla.

Alije Vokshi was the first woman to graduate in painting, becoming one of the pioneers of visual art in Kosovo, while Esat Valla is known for his surreal paintings. The posthumous award and appreciation for the painter Alije Vokshi were accepted by her daughter, Visare Selimaj.

These awards were given to distinguished personalities for their professional achievements, for promoting values, and for their contribution to the advancement of art.

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