"On 9 October, the Berlin gallery Société announced it had added Rama-a charismatic and often controversial leader currently embroiled in multiple scandals-to its roster of a dozen artists. The gallery wasted no time showcasing its newest addition, dedicating an entire wall at Frieze London in October to around 25 of Rama's colourful pen-and-oil drawings, accompanied by two painted bronze sculptures displayed on ceramic plinths."
"Julia Ballantyne-Way, a partner at Société, tells The Art Newspaper that around half the drawings sold and discussions are ongoing with potential buyers for all three sculptures. "It was super well received," she says of Rama's art. "A lot of people don't know [about Rama the artist] and they are of course very surprised and intrigued to discover him." She adds: "You also have people who have long been following him and are thrilled to see him with us now and being represented.""
Edi Rama, Albania's prime minister, exhibited colourful pen-and-oil drawings and painted bronze sculptures at Frieze London and a smaller selection at Art Basel Paris. Rama trained at Tirana's Academy of Fine Arts, worked in Paris, and continued producing art after entering politics, showing at the Centre Pompidou and twice at the Venice Biennale. Drawing has been used by Rama to endure long government meetings. Berlin gallery Société added Rama to its roster and dedicated a wall at Frieze to around 25 drawings alongside two sculptures on ceramic plinths. Around half the drawings sold and discussions are ongoing with potential buyers for all three sculptures. Reception combined surprise from those unfamiliar with his art and enthusiasm from long-time followers.
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