Edi Rama’s book showcases Albania as an art gallery, revealing state-led, private development overshadowing citizen dissent and environmental concerns.
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Edi Rama’s architectural book, “The Albanian Files,” is presented as a showcase of an Albania being transformed into an open-air art gallery under his leadership. The massive publication details numerous projects from international architecture studios, funded by private investors and facilitated by the state. These projects include large marinas, resorts, and high-rise buildings across both urban centers like Tirana and valuable coastal areas. Critics argue that this rapid modernization represents a power structure that sidelines citizen opposition and privatizes key territories. The text suggests that this governance is staged as a continuous performance for international audiences. Ultimately, the book is viewed not just as an architectural catalog but as a declaration of a power aiming to curate the country into a spectacle while marginalizing civil society. Protestors have even returned the book to authorities, labeling it evidence in potential criminal investigations related to these development projects.
