2024年6月6日，由阿爾巴尼亞經濟、文化和創新部、斯庫臺市政府、意大利駐阿爾巴尼亞大使館主辦，中意設計交流中心協辦的著名意大利藝術家Milot公共藝術雕塑“阿爾巴尼亞之匙（Albanian Key）”揭幕儀式在斯庫臺市隆重舉行。該活動吸引了眾多藝術家、學者和政府官員出席，包括阿爾巴尼亞經濟、文化和創新部長和斯庫臺市市長等，共同見證了這一重要文化時刻。6月5日晚，意大利駐阿爾巴尼亞大使館還舉行了雕塑預展，由Fabrizio Bucci大使主持，意大利歌手Benedetta Caretta獻唱。

On June 6, 2024, the unveiling ceremony for the renowned Italian artist Milot's public art sculpture "Albanian Key" was grandly held in the city of Shkodër. The event was hosted by the Albanian Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation, the Shkodër City Government, and the Italian Embassy in Albania, and co-organized by the Sino-Italian Design Exchange Center. The event attracted numerous artists, scholars, and government officials, including the Albanian Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation and the Mayor of Shkodër, who all gathered to witness this significant cultural moment. On the evening of June 5, the Italian Embassy in Albania hosted a preview of the sculpture, presided over by Ambassador Fabrizio Bucci, with a performance by Italian singer Benedetta Caretta.

 

文化部長Blendi Gonxhja（左1）、Fabrizio Bucci大使（中）與藝術家Milot(右1）合影

The Minister of Culture Blendi Gonxhja (left), Ambassador Fabrizio Bucci (center), and artist Milot (right)
 

 

“阿爾巴尼亞之匙”雕塑

Sculpture"Albanian Key"

高10米，長20米

H 10m，L 20m

雕塑位于斯庫臺市的入口處，象征著力量與溝通。這件藝術作品以一只飛翔的雄鷹為造型，雄鷹是阿爾巴尼亞的象征，傳遞了開放與包容的重要信息。雕塑的建造全程在阿爾巴尼亞進行，阿爾巴尼亞國家財政部與文化部出資。通過這一作品，Milot希望打破障礙，開啟新的對話之門，為所有人創造新的機會。

The sculpture is located at the entrance of the city of Shkodër, it symbolizes strength and communication. The artwork features a flying eagle, the symbol of Albania, conveying an important message of openness and inclusivity. The construction of the sculpture was entirely carried out in Albania, funded by the Albanian Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture. Through this piece, Milot aims to break down barriers, open new doors for dialogue, and create new opportunities for everyone.

 

該項目由一支國際知名專家團隊共同完成，包括藝術總監Michele Stanzione、策展人Albert Vataj、策展人冀少峰、建筑師Suela Dragovoja、特邀評論冀樅等，展示了跨國合作的力量和藝術的無界限魅力。

The project was completed by a team of internationally renowned experts, including Artistic Director Michele Stanzione, Curator Albert Vataj, Curator Ji Shaofeng, Architect Suela Dragovoja, and Special Guest Commentator Ji Cong, showcasing the power of cross-national collaboration and the boundless charm of art.

 

Milot 米羅特，1969年出生，現居住并工作在佛羅倫薩，是一位享譽國際的當代藝術家。他的作品遍布全球各大博物館和公共機構，致力于通過藝術促進社會變革和跨文化交流。Milot的創作理念集中于通過藝術促進不同文化和地域之間的對話和包容，旨在通過視覺震撼與思想啟迪，推動跨文化交流和藝術創新。

Milot, born in 1969, currently resides and works in Florence. He is an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist whose works are displayed in major museums and public institutions worldwide. He is committed to promoting social change and cross-cultural exchange through art. Milot's creative philosophy focuses on fostering dialogue and inclusiveness between different cultures and regions through art, aiming to promote cross-cultural exchange and artistic innovation through visual impact and intellectual inspiration.

 

策展人冀少峰致辭

湖北美術館館長、中國雕塑學會副會長

Ji Shaofeng, Curator, Director of Hubei Museum of Art, and Vice President of the Chinese Sculpture Institute, delivered a speech.

 

“阿爾巴尼亞之匙”不僅是一件藝術作品，更是斯庫臺市的一張文化名片，象征著城市的重生與開放精神。它將為城市增添一抹新的文化色彩，并吸引更多游客和文化愛好者前來參觀和體驗。Milot通過這一活動展示了藝術在促進社會變革和跨文化交流中的重要作用，并為斯庫臺市注入新的文化活力。

The "Albanian Key" is not just an artwork but a cultural icon for the city of Shkodër, symbolizing the city's rebirth and spirit of openness. It will add a new cultural dimension to the city and attract more tourists and culture enthusiasts to visit and experience. Through this event, Milot has demonstrated the significant role of art in promoting social change and cross-cultural exchange, injecting new cultural vitality into the city of Shkodër.