Draft:Melinda Bunjaku
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Comment: Hi, thank you for your submission. Unfortunately at this time I'm not convinced this subject meets our notability guideline for artists or general guideline for all biographies. I'm a Swedish speaker with decent access to various national and regional papers, and wasn't able to find anything about her. All the sources currently in the draft appear to be primary and/or self-published and/or not independent. Thank you, Zzz plant (talk) 23:27, 13 May 2025 (UTC)
Melinda Bunjaku (born May 1, 1990) is a Swedish-Kosovar visual artist known for her expressive, symbolic paintings. Her work explores themes such as freedom, identity, and feminine strength. A self-taught painter, Bunjaku has exhibited internationally and received several art awards.
Early Life
[edit]Bunjaku was born in Malmö, Sweden, to Kosovar-Albanian parents from Pristina. She began drawing at age 13, developing her skills independently without formal art education.[1]
Career
[edit]Bunjaku’s work often combines oil, acrylic, and gold leaf, characterized by vibrant colors and detailed symbolism. Her breakthrough came in 2017 when she exhibited The Tiger of Different Shades at the Artistes du Monde exhibition in Cannes, France.[2]
She later showcased her work at Artexpo New York and participated in a group exhibition at the Louvre in Paris.[3]
Notable Works
[edit]- The Hero of Illyria (2018) – tribute to Albanian national hero Skanderbeg
- The Goddess of Egypt – celebrating feminine strength
- The Undefeated (2018) – portrait of footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović
- The Legendary (2018) – honoring Malmö FF icon Markus Rosenberg
- Golden Threads of Faith (2023)
- EVE (2023)
- Flame (2024)
Awards
[edit]In April 2023, Bunjaku received the Leonardo da Vinci International Prize at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.[4]
She has also received recognition at an international exhibition in Barcelona.
Online Presence
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Artist Spotlight - Melinda Bunjaku". Contemporary Art Curator Magazine. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Melinda Bunjaku". Artavita. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Melinda Bunjaku – Artist Gallery". artbymeellz.com. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Melinda Bunjaku receives Leonardo da Vinci Prize". artbymeellz.com. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Melinda Bunjaku on ArtStation". ArtStation. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Melinda Bunjaku NFTs". Rarible. Retrieved 12 April 2025.