Famous Kosovar architect, Gëzim Paçarizi, shall be the Curator of the Pavilion of the Republic of Kosovo in the Exhibition of Architecture in the Biennale of Venice. Mr. Paçarizi is nominated by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Kosovo, Veton Firzi, in accordance with the previous decision of Minister Memli Krasniqi on the participation of Kosovo in the Biennale of Venice in the Exhibition of Architecture, and after the proposals made by the Advisory Board, nominated through the decision of the Minister. The Advisory Board consists of: Ilir Gjinolli, Ilir Murseli, Gjejlane Hoxha, Florina Jerliu and Përparim Rama.

Gëzim Paçarizi studied architecture in Prishtina and Geneva. He has been working in Switzerland and also in Kosovo for several years in the field of architecture. He participated in many international exhibitions of architecture and different conferences.

The curator has a duty to create ideas, develop and implement the concept of exhibition. The curator should be ready to work closely with the Commissioner to implement the concept in exhibition and is the author of the idea and concept of exhibition.

Alias, recently, Ron Arad, one of the most famous architects of the world, is nominated Special Advisor of the Pavilion of Kosovo in the Exhibition of Architecture in the Biennale of Venice, which is going to be held this year. The decision of his nomination was made by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi.

Expenses for the organization of exhibition will be covered by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, including also the coordination of potential donations. MCYS is also the Commissioner of Pavilion.

This is the third time that Kosovo takes part in the Biennale of Venice, and the second time in the Exhibition of Architecture.