Omer Kaleshi (1932 – 17 April 2022)[1] was an Albanian and French painter and visual artist. Born in the village of Srbica, Kičevo in North Macedonia, he was of mixed Macedonian and Albanian heritage. He began as a visual artist in Istanbul, Turkey, studying at the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. He lived in Paris, France.[2]
Omer Kaleshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932 Srbica, Kičevo, North Macedonia |
| Died | 17 April 2022 (aged 89–90) |
| Nationality | Macedonian |
| Education | Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University |
| Occupation | Painter |
Sources
edit- Ag Apolloni: I live to paint. Symbol, No 12/2017.
- Ismail Kadare: Arti si mëkat. Tiranë, Onufri, 2015.
References
edit- ^ E trishtë/ Ndahet nga jeta piktori i njohur shqiptar (in Albanian)
- ^ "Омер Калеши – кичевчанецот – граѓанин на светот". 29 April 2013.
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