THE KOSOVARS
Kosovo declared its independence in 2008 making it Europe's newest country. One of the surreal consequences of the 1998-99 Kosovo War is that half of its population is still under 35. There’s an anecdote that while half of the youth want to leave Kosovo, the other half are forced to stay, none want to be here. At first glance, the capital Pristina looks messy and undeserving of attention but just scratching a little bit beneath the surface, I found a buzzy energy in its dimly lit side streets and underground ateliers. A youthful ambition swirling in teeming initiatives, this restlessness disguised by a generally laid back populace. This portraiture project attempts to document the young people who, contrary to popular belief, have decided to make a stand and are making things happen in Kosovo. And they are The Kosovars I've come to cherish and admire.

Blerina | Architect

Jon | Model

Kaona | Singer

Allmir | Actor

Dea | Model

Tringa | Artist

Bersata | Ballerina

Flakarta | Ballerina

Liri Linda | Ballerina

Doni | Writer

Gent | Activist

Adea | Journalist

Linda | Artist

Gresa | Designer

Besfort | Photographer

Erblina | Model

Leonik | Content Creator

Daniela | Actress

Qendresa | Actress

Elisa | Architect

Mikel | Actor

Redon | Actor

Atdhe | Artist

Gent | Actor

Jora | Designer

Beg | Ballerino

Fitore | Architect

Linda | Artist

Anita | Writer

Miranda | Social Worker

Blerina | Singer

Sovran | Filmmaker

Dea | Artist

Teuta | Filmmaker

Hajat | Actress

Zana | Actress

Venera | Actress

Dina | Fashion PR

Tadi | Artist

Elsa | Guitarist

Flamur | Photographer

Gjeni | Actor

Andi | Guitarist

Orges | Bassist

Philipp | DJ

Suada | Vocalist

Didi | Interior Designer

Ron | Music Producer

Lira | Actress

Eli | Actress

Era | Actress

Ximon | Stylist

Nita | Singer

Entela | Violist

Elira | Journalist

Nita | Coder

Sara | Explorer

Debora | Writer

Zana | Philosopher
