TEG has launched the exhibition “ART & CRAFTS – Experiments and Expressions on Soft Surfaces”, a unique installation adapted specifically for the mall’s spaces. More than just an art showcase, this initiative, which already a tradition in TEG’s history, supports young talent and creativity, highlighting the continued commitment of Albania’s largest shopping center to back students and youth through engaging initiatives with real impact on their professional journeys.
The exhibition centers on the talented students at the University of Arts and is made possible by TEG within the B4Students program. This program was created to offer new opportunities, encourage and promote student success in entrepreneurship, social initiatives, and career development by supporting their needs. B4Students is part of Mane Foundation.
“Art & Crafts” invites the public on a visual and material journey that reveals the creative process behind contemporary textile and graphic works. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how raw materials – like fabrics, dyes, and structures – are transformed by students into works of art through both traditional and modern techniques in graphics and textiles. Each piece tells a story of exploration, experimentation, and the transformation into a finished product.
What can you experience in this exhibition?
You’ll get a close-up view of how an idea is born and takes shape through sketches, compositions, and material selection. The students’ textile works convey powerful messages through color and hand-crafted interventions, turning simple pieces of fabric into deeply personal stories by these young artists. In another section, you’ll find graphic experiments on t-shirts, bags, and everyday items, where each layer of color reflects the courage to challenge convention. What makes it truly special is that during the exhibition’s opening and closing days, the students will be present to demonstrate their creative processes, inviting you to interact with them directly.
The opening ceremony took place yesterday, attended by the young artists, their peers, and faculty members. Professor Ardian Isufi praised the students’ work, highlighting the valuable opportunities that TEG and the Mane Foundation offer to young talents.
Meanwhile, Iris Velo, representative of TEG, stated:
“This project places young artists in direct contact with the community and art lovers, creating new bridges of communication. The exhibition is part of TEG’s ongoing commitment to support youth education and help them in their professional development by turning the mall’s spaces into hubs for cultural and social activities.”
By giving a platform to emerging talents, TEG transforms into a destination for art and culture during these days, infused with the passion and potential of the new generation of Albanian artists.
The exhibition is open to the public in TEG and will continue until July 23rd.
For more information, visit www.teg.al.
