Shyqri Nimani
Shyqri Nimani (6 May 1941 – 22 June 2023) was a Kosovar Albanian graphic designer and professor.[1] Known as one of the first professional Albanian graphic designers,[2] he was also one of the founders of the Graphic Design department at the Faculty of Arts, University of Pristina.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Nimani was born in Shkodër, Albania on 6 May 1941. He graduated from the Academy of Applied Arts in Belgrade in 1967, from the bookcraft section. He completed his postgraduate two years later in 1969 at the same university,[4] and continued art research in Japan from 1976 to 1978.[5]
Works
[edit]Among his best known works are: Grand Hotel logo, University of Prishtina symbol, "117" movie poster, Kosova/UNMIK first stamps,[6] Kosova Film logo, Jesenin book layout and illustration.[7]
Besides graphic design Nimani worked in fields such as illustration, music and haiku poetry. He translated "100 Haiku" from Japanese to Albanian.[5] Nimani was also known to be the calligrapher of the Kosovo's Declaration of Independence document that was signed in 2008[citation needed].
Death
[edit]Nimani died on 22 June 2023, at the age of 82.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ World Haiku Association, "Professor Shyqri Nimani was born 1941 in Shkodër (Albania). He studied applied arts and design..." [1]
- ^ Historical dictionary of Kosova, By Robert Elsie, page 129 "...Nimani was considered the major figure of graphic design..." [2]
- ^ Historical dictionary of Kosova, By Robert Elsie, page 129 "...was head of design division at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Prishtina..." [3]
- ^ Albanian Arts, "...Shyqri Nimani graduated from the Academy of Applied Arts in Belgrade in 1967, from the bookcraft section. Postgraduated in 1969..." [4]
- ^ a b World Haiku Association
- ^ UN/UNMIK Online
- ^ Albanian Arts
- ^ "Vdes profesori Shyqri Nimani, personi që shkroi Deklaratën e Pavarësisë". Kosova Sot. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
External links
[edit]- Ars Albanica
- Albanian Arts
- World Haiku
- Shyqri Nimani discography at Discogs
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