Nazmi Hoxha (Oxa)
fine art
Born in Tropoja, Albania, on October 15, 1955
Living in New York
On 1978 graduated the Academy of Fine Arts in Tirana, Albania with the title painter.
In 1990 was awarded the title “Free Artist” (that is to work freely by not being bound by the obligations of common employment status), by the decision of the League of Writers and Artists of Albania.
In 1994 was nominated Director of Artistic and Documentary Film-making by the Albanian Radio TV, Tirana.
In 2003-2005 is employed by the Albanian Center of Human Rights as Art-design Specialist.
In 2006-2007 was the Chairman of Postage Stamp Department in the Albanian Post Office.
Artistic Activities
In 1987 his first personal Exhibition of Paintings is opened in the Palace of Culture, Tirana, Albania.
In 1988 a collective Exhibition of New Talents, Vlore, Albania.
In 1990, personal Exhibition in the center of the Albanian League of Writers and Artists.
In 1991, personal Exhibition in the National Gallery of the Arts, Tirana, Albania.
In 1992, personal Exhibition in the National Historic Museum, Tirana, Albania.
In 1995, personal Exhibition in the National Gallery of the Arts, Tirana, Albania.
In 1996, personal Exhibition in the International Center of Culture, Tirana, Albania.
In 2000, personal Exhibition in the Hotel Europa Park, Tirana, Albania.
In 2001, personal Exhibition in the SIGAL company exhibition space, Tirana, Albania.
In 2005, personal Exhibition in the National Gallery of the Arts, Tirana, Albania.
In 2006, personal Exhibition in the National Gallery of the Arts, Tirana, Albania.
International Exhibitions
1993 - Istanbul, Turkey
1994 - Slovenia
1996 - Brest, France
1997 - L’Orient, France
2009 - New York, USA
2010 - Bronxville, New York, USA
Awards
1987 - Painter of the Year, bestowed by Central Committee of Youth, Albania.
1988 - Second Prize, bestowed by Central Committee of Youth, Albania.
1989 - Third Prize, bestowed by Jury of National Exhibition for the 45th Anniversary of Liberation.
2003 - Third Prize in the competition of Painters’ Group in “Nentori” Exhibition, Tirana, Albania.
2007 - “Image of Albanian Painting” accorded by the Forum “ImageMedia”, Tirana, Albania.
2009 - Participating artist in The Cooper Union's "Urban Visionaries" silent art auction, New York.