The monumental “Dancers” sculptures have returned to the entrance of the historic former “New Albania” Film Studio following restoration work. The sculptures form part of the artistic ensemble of the former studio, which now houses the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Blendi Gonxhja shared photographs of the Art Park on social media. He highlighted the importance of restoring the sculptures and returning them to public view.

“‘Dancers’ have emerged from the shadows after restoration and have returned near the entrance of the former historic Film Studio building, now the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. They are once again in the spotlight and receiving the care and attention they deserve,” Gonxhja wrote.

The sculptures form part of the monumental ensemble of the former “New Albania” Film Studio, which took shape in the 1950s. At the time, architects combined neoclassical architecture and monumental art to create a unified artistic setting.

Moreover, Gonxhja noted that sculptor Odhise Paskali, one of the founding figures of Albanian monumental sculpture, took part in creating the works.

The “Dancers” feature figures dressed in traditional Albanian costumes. Through their design, the sculptures combine monumental art with elements of Albanian tradition and national identity.

Meanwhile, the restoration forms part of a new Art Park project and the urban redevelopment of the surrounding area. The project also includes the Hangar space.

The initiative aims to revive the memory of the former Kinostudio while creating a new public setting for the park.

According to Gonxhja, the intervention follows the new Art Park project and forms part of a wider urban redevelopment plan that includes the Hangar. The project will help revive the area’s historical memory and shape a new public space for the park.

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