Zef Shoshi

Zef Pashko Shoshi (born 1939) is an Albanian painter, painting in socialist realism. Shoshi is considered a national art treasure in Albania.

Biography Shoshi was born in Tirana, Albania, in 1939, the son of a bank clerk and amateur painter.

Between 1957 and 1961, His paintings reflected communist themes, such as the working class in fields and factories. He particularly documented life in the Zadrima region, reflecting its traditional and cultural heritage in daily life. His style pays particular attention to the human figure and face, lending Shoshi to be best known for his portraits. In 1974, Shoshi was commissioned to paint Enver Hoxha, Albania's dictator. After the fall of communism, Shoshi's works attracted the attention of international collectors, particularly in the United States.