An international scientific conference titled “The Influence of Italian Photographers in Mediterranean Countries During the 19th Century” took place in Shkodër.

Researchers and photography experts gathered at the “Atë Pjetër Meshkalla S.I.” high school auditorium to discuss the key role Italian photographers played as they traveled across the Mediterranean.

Speakers highlighted how these pioneers founded studios and established professional practices that continue to shape local traditions, artistic sensibilities, and visual documentation in the region.

Participants presented studies and new perspectives on how Italian networks and influences helped define Mediterranean visual culture.

The Marubi National Museum of Photography organized the event in collaboration with the Alinari Foundation for Photography and with support from the Italian Institute of Culture in Tirana.

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