Alfred Mirashi “Milot”
Alfred Mirashi, known as Milot, was born on September 18, 1969, in Lac, Albania. He is an Italian citizen and lives and works between Florence and Tirana. He graduated in Painting from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in 1999, where he won a scholarship to the University of Art & Design in Loughborough, England.
From 2016 to 2019, he was a Professor of Sculpture at the Jinan University of Art & Design, Shandong, China. In 2019, he was appointed Artistic Director of the DODO Art Museum in Beijing. From November 2019 to October 2022, he was reappointed as a professor at the Jinan University of Art & Design, Shandong, China.
PUBLIC ARTWORKS
- Key of Cervinara, 2017. Permanent installation made of corten steel. Dimensions: 20 meters. Cervinara (AV)
- Red Key, 2017. Permanent installation made of red-painted steel. Lizzanello (LE)
- Key of Montevergine, 2022. Permanent installation made of corten steel. Dimensions: 50 meters. Installation in progress. Avellino.
- Key of Unity, 2022. Exhibit in Naples at Piazza Municipio, dimensions 20 meters. Made of stainless steel. Naples
- Albanian Key, 2022. Monumental permanent installation in Shkoder, Albania, dimensions 20x10x8 meters. Made of corten steel. Albania
AWARDS
- Winner of the Career Award “Artis Suavitas Civitas 2022” at the Royal Palace of Naples.
- Honorary Citizen of Cervinara, AV, for the donation of the 20-meter monumental sculpture “The Key of Cervinara” 2017
- Winner of the First Prize “Art Roma 2016” at the Museum of the Stadium of Domitian, Rome, 2016
- Winner of the “Best Albanian Artist in Italy” award in Pistoia, 2016
- Winner of the International Painting Award at the “second edition of Art Water Cube” at the Water Cube Museum, Beijing, China, 2012
- Winner of the Gold Medal in Painting at the Barbican Center Museum “Olympic Fine Art London”, 2012
- Winner of the Napoli Cultural Classic Award as “Best Artist” Nola, 2012
- Winner of the International Award “Behind Beauty” IX edition, founded by Dr. Maria Teresa Baldini, Forte Dei Marmi, 2011
- Winner of the Painting Award “Profilo d’Arte 2007” emerging painter competition, Federico Motta Editore, Museum of the Permanent Collection, Milan, 2007
- Salon 1st 1999, Winner of the first prize in painting at the Museum of the Permanent Collection, curated by Laura Cherubini and Giacinto PietroAntonio, Milan, 1999
- Winner of the First Prize in Graphics, “City of Corsico”, Milan, 1998
- Winner of the First Prize in Painting at the “Villa Lita”, Milan, 1998
- Salon 1st Winner of the Graphics Prize at the Gallery Il Torchio di Porta Romana, curated by Francesco Poli, Milan, 1998
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- Fusioni di Luce, 2023. Exhibition of Milot and Xhixha at the Palazzo Pretorio in Certaldo.
- Key of Unity, 2022. Exhibit in Naples at Piazza Municipio, dimensions 20 meters. Made of stainless steel. Naples
- Key of Montevergine, 2020. Work on the monumental sculpture project approximately 50 meters tall commissioned by the Province of Avellino, with President Domenico Biancardi, Artistic Director Michele Stanzione, Mercogliano (AV), 2020
- Tra Oriente e Occidente Personal painting exhibition at the Spazio Dinamico Arte Gallery, curated by Nicolo Raugei, Pietrasanta, Lucca, 2019
- A Key for Humanity Contemporary Art Museum ARCOS of Benevento, curated by Ferdinando Creta and Nello Valente, Benevento, 2018
- NOSTOS CervinArte Festival, curated by Peppino Vaccariello, Cervinara, Avellino, 2017
- ARTE E DIRITTI UMANI curated by Massimo Guastella, Lizzanello, Lecce, 2017
- KNOW Palazzo Comunale di Pietrasanta, curated by Fiametta Galleni, Pietrasanta, Lucca, 2017
- BELIVE Solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures at Galleria Tornabuoni, curated by Lucio Trizzino, Florence, 2016
- Passpartout, Contemporary Art Gallery La Cortea, curated by Rosanna Tempestini Frizzi and Carolina Orlandini, Florence, 2012
- Tracce Mediterranee Baroque Museum of Noto curated by Marco Nereo Rotelli, Noto, Syracuse, 2012
- Angolo Mediterraneo, Arte Invest Gallery, Rome, curated by Francesco Poli, Rome, 2005
- Le Venere di Milot, Maschio Angioino Museum, curators Francesco Poli and Eduardo Cicelyn, texts by Enzo Battarra, Massimo Guastella, and Massimo Sgroi, Catalogue L’Aperia, Naples, 2003
- Solo Exhibition at Galleria Ragno, curated by Mara Caredu, text by Paolo Thea, catalogue publisher Stefan, Milan, 2002
- Solo Painting Exhibition “Segni e Colore”, Spazio Linati Gallery, curated by Alberto Ghinzani, Milan, 1999
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022
- “Libero Arbitrio” First Biennale of Contemporary Art of Casagiove
- “Diversity” Painting exhibition at the Art&Art Gallery in Florence, curated by Mauro Pratesi
- “Milot at Yulin” Exhibition curated by Liu Ruowang
2020
- Biennale of Jinan, “The Power of Harmony” Jinan Art Museum, curated by Zhang Wang Jinan, Shandong, China
- “Key of Montevergine” Work on the monumental sculpture project approximately 50 meters tall commissioned by the Province of Avellino, Artistic Director Michele Stanzione, Mercogliano, AV
- “Future History 2020” International Exhibition at the Art Museum of Nanjing, China
- “Chiave Inutile” Spazio Dinamico Arte Gallery, curated by Niccolò Raugei, Florence
- “International Artists” Dodo Art Museum, Yulin, curated by Liu Ruowang, Yulin, China
- 5 Artists, International Exhibition, International District of Yukou, Shanxi, China
2019
- “The International Famous Artist and Children’s Art – Dream Cup Works Exhibition” curated by Liu Ruowang, Chaoyang Museum, Beijing, China
- International Biennale of Etruria, Florence and its Etruscan soul, curated by Rossana Ossola and critical text by Ilaria Magni, Florence
2018
- “KNOW” Solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures, curated by Fiammetta Galleni, Palazzo Comunale, Pietrasanta (LU)
- 1ST International Watercolour Festival in the Czech Republic, curated by Alexandra Bryksa, Manes Gallery, Prague
- “The Museo” Liu Ruowang and Milot, Duke University, Kanshan, Shanghai
2017
- Rome Biennale 2017, RomArt The International Biennale of Art and Culture of Rome, Museum of the Stadium of Domitian, Rome
- “INCONTRARTI” Symbols and Reflections towards the beyond, curated by Daniele De Luca and Alfonsina Zanotta, Former Church of San Vittore, Vercelli
- “KNOW” Solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures, curated by Fiammetta Galleni, Palazzo Comunale, Pietrasanta (LU)
- “War and Peace” International Artists curated by Vincenzo Sanfo, National Museum of China, Beijing
2016
- “Action and Thought”, Xhixha and Milot at the Royal Palace of Turin, curated by Anselmo Villata, Turin
- “Belive” Solo exhibition, paintings and sculptures, Galleria Tornabuoni, Florence curated by Lucio Trizzino, Florence
- “GRAMMELOT” or Iconic Contamination, curators Antonietta Campilongo and Jada Mucerino, MACRO Factory Space Museum, Rome
- “UNUM”, “Mediterranean Corner” Bibliothè Contemporary Art, thirty-third appointment of the series, curated by Francesco Gallo Mazzeo with the poems of Visar Zhiti, Rome
- “Art, Culture, and Beauty for the Salvation of the World and Humanity” curated by Pasquale Letti. Fidia Academy of Fine Arts, Vibo Valentia
- Art Roma 2016 Prize, Museum of the Stadium of Domitian in Rome curated by Francesco Gallo Mazzeo, Rome
2015
- Beijing Biennale Sixth Edition “Memory and Dream”, National Museum of Beijing, China
- “Grand Slam”, seven large sculptures by Artour-o, Ducal Palace of Genoa curated by Alfredo Ghidini, Genoa
- Rome Contemporary Art Fair curated by Francesco Gallo Mazzeo, Rome
2014
• Jinan Museum of Modern Art, “From Leonardo da Vinci to Today” curated by Vincenzo Sanfo. Shandong, China. • Misa-Guidonia, “International Sculpture” ongoing for companies, curated by Tiziana Leopizzi, Montecelio, Rome. • “Art Across the Mediterranean,” Italian Institute of Culture, curated by Anselmo Villata. Malta. • Article II Mustle City of Art for contemporary art. • “Michelangelo and I” by Tiziana Leopizzi and Luigi Zang, Academy of Arts and Design, Florence.
2013
• The Lightness of Sculpture 2013 - VIII Edition, International Sculpture Exhibition, curated by Anselmo Villata, Parco dell’Arte, Cerrina (AL). • “ME, KLIMT,” Palazzo dei Consoli, Gubbio, curated by Francesco Gallo Mazzeo, publisher 4th Media LTD Rome, Gubbio. • Artour-o Must 2013, curated by Tiziana Leopizzi, Montecarlo. • “KING” The Horse with Sun Eyes, Contemporary Art Exhibition, curated by Giuseppe Bartolino, Palazzo Albertini, Forlì.
2012
• Water Cube Museum - Beijing, 2nd edition “Art Water Cube,” winner of the international painting and calligraphy prize, curated by Vincenzo Sanfo, Beijing. • “STEMPERANDO 2012” Fifth Edition, International Biennale of Torino of works on paper, curated by Giovanna Barbero. Torino, Catanzaro, Rome. • Artour-o Must London 2012. “A Red Carpet for Italian Interiors” curated by Tiziana Leopizzi, London. • “Olympic Fine Arts London 2012,” winner of the “Gold Medal in Painting” at the Barbican Centre, by Vincenzo Sanfo, London. • “Austere Baroque” – Artists, designers, and architects from various nations. Catania, curated by Carmelo Strano, Palazzo Dei Benedettini, Catania. • “SELF-PORTRAITS” Artists of the third millennium, curated by Massimo Guastella, Brindisi. • “Identity Albanian” The Garden of Beauty, second edition, sponsored by Albanian Ambassador S.E. Llesh Kola, in collaboration with the Provincial Administration of Syracuse, City of Noto, and the Art Project group of Marco Nereo Rotelli, Noto. • “The Country from the Other Side,” Museum of Roman Civilization, Rome with the patronage of the Albanian Embassy in Rome. • “Artouro” Florence 2012, Temporary Museum curated by Tiziana Leopizzi, with the patronage of the Albanian Embassy in Rome.
2011
• “Open 14,” International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations, Lido di Venezia by Paolo De Grandis, Venice. • 1st “Art Water Cube” International Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition, Beijing. • Noto, “Garden of Beauty,” the city of Noto and the Art Project group in collaboration with the Provincial Administration of Syracuse by Marco Nereo Rotelli, Noto.
2010
• “NEOICONODULI” Bellomo Museum, Syracuse, The International Review “Neoiconoduli” complex languages, complex messages by Carmelo Strano, Syracuse. • “Migrants from the Past to the Present” curated by Massimo Guastella, Lecce, Taranto, Bari, Brindisi, Foggia, Turin. • “Following the Footsteps of Luca Giordano” by Marco di Mauro. Pro Loco of San Giorgio a Cremano (NA).
2009
• “Contemporary Visions of the Urban Landscape,” Opera Gallery. Matera. R & R Publishing catalog, Massimo Guastella series, Matera. • “Two Touches,” Peg Alston Art Gallery, curated by Peg Alston and James Genovese, New York, USA. • Prague Biennale 4, Pavilion “Albania and Kosovo,” curated by Artan Shabani, Giancarlo Politi, and Helena Kontova, catalog publisher Giancarlo Politi, Prague. • “ONE” International Artists, Group Exhibition, Alexander Alvarez Gallery, Contemporary Art.
2008
• Peg Alston Fine Art Gallery, New York, curated by James Genovese, New York, USA. • “18×18” Contemporary, International Artists, Infantina Gallery curated by Charlotte Stein, Berlin, Germany. • “BORDER CROSSINGS” The Keys to Coexistence in the Works of Serbian and Albanian Artists, Alexander Alvarez Gallery, Contemporary Art, Alessandria.
2007
• “13X17,” 1000 Artists for an Eccentric Survey of Art in Italy. Rizzoli catalog, curated by Philippe Daverio and Jean Blanchaert, traveling, Venice Biennale, Naples, Rome, Biella, Bologna. • “Artists of the Permanent Collection” 2007, Museum of the Permanent Collection, Milan. (Skira catalog), curated by Alberto Ghinzani, Milan. • Lazio through Europe and the Mediterranean at the Vittoriano, with the Patronage of the Albanian Embassy in Rome. • “Art Profile 2007” Painting competition for emerging painters, Museum of the Permanent Collection, Federico Motta Publisher, Milan.
2006
• Group Exhibition “Vinces Agata or of Sanctity,” curated by Francesco Gallo, Catania. • “ALBANIA & LAND OF BRINDISI” 22 Artists of the New Generation, the Norman Castle, curated by Massimo Guastella, Mesagne - catalog Publisher HOBOS Communication and Image s.r.l. Mesagne, Brindisi.
2005
• “I, Pinocchio” curated by Angelo De Falco, Studio Oggetto Art Gallery, catalog L’Aperia Publisher, Brussels.
2004
• “I, Pinocchio” curated by Angelo De Falco, Arte Invest Gallery, catalog L’Aperia Publisher, Rome.
2003
• “The Woman in the Third Millennium,” catalog edition of Brindisi, Oria, curated by Massimo Guastella, Brindisi. • “Albanian Artists in Florence” Contemporary Art Review, Palagio di parte Guelfa, with the patronage of the Municipality of Florence, curated by Patrizia Landi, Florence. • “I, Pinocchio” curated by Enzo Battarra, Sant’Antida Institute, Arte Invest Gallery, catalog L’Aperia Publisher, Caserta.
2001
• Museum of the Permanent Collection, catalog Salea Graphic Arts, curator Anna Maria Santinel, Milan. “Mac 2001 Strangers in Italy,” Pavia, Pi.Me editorial catalog, curator Nicholas Micieli, Pavia. • “Christ Stopped at Eboli?” Tribute to Carlo Levi by XXVI contemporary artists, Carlo Levi Museum of Contemporary Art curated by Massimo Guastella, catalog La Stamperia di Liantonio, Matera. • Spring Air 2001, “Diversity, Being & Discontent” Art Review, catalog Graphic Group, Feltre, S. Gregorio, Sacile, PN.
2000
• “21 Artists of the Twenty-First Century” curated by Massimo Guastella. Aragonese Castle, Otranto (Lecce), Martano editorial catalog.
1999
• Creates a sculpture for “Tiffany and Faraone” with students from the Brera Academy, curated by Emilio Tadini, Milan. • Wins the “Premio Miss Cotonella” Painting Prize, Brera, organized by the Brera Academy, Milan. • “Felice Casorati” Painting Biennale National Review of all Italian Academies, Pavarolo, Turin. • “Arte Giovane” Painting Biennale Romano di Lombardia, Bergamo. • Personal Painting Exhibition “Signs and Color” Spazio Linati Gallery, curated by Alberto Ghinzani, Milan. • Alatri Biennale “National Review of 23 Academies of Fine Arts,” Alatri, FR. • “Salon” 1st Museum of the Permanent Collection, Students of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, curators Laura Cherubini and Giacinto Pietroantonio, Milan.
1998
• Group Exhibition “Art for the Rhymes” curated by Alberto Ghinzani, Spazio Linati Gallery, Milan. • First Prize in Graphics “City of Corsico,” Milan. • First Prize in Painting at “Villa Lita,” Milan. • “Salon 1st” Wins the Graphics Prize at the Gallery “Il Torchio di Porta Romana,” curated by Francesco Poli, Milan. • Artist’s Test “23 Young People from the Brera Academy” Spazio Linati Gallery, curators Alberto Ghinzani and Mino Cerreti, Milan.
1997
• Group Exhibition “Students and Friends of Brera,” Municipality of Novara. • Group Exhibition of Brera students in Lucerne, Switzerland. • “The Classic and the Metamorphoses” Transacademy, curated by Aik Cavalieri, Stelline Foundation, Milan.
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