http://www.odhisepaskali.com/biography.htm Odhise Paskali is considered one the most outstanding artists in Albania. He received his Diploma Di Laurea in Philosophical Studies from the University of Turin, Italy. After his graduation, he stayed in Turin for another year to study sculpture with Ruffino. Upon his return to Tirana, Paskali became one the founders of Albanian Sculpture. He became very involved in many art-related organizations and dedicated his life to the development of art in Albania. Paskali has been awarded very prestigious titles for his artistic work. His monumental sculptures are placed on main squares of major cities in Albania. Photographs of his work are used on the Albanian passport, currency, stamps, postcards and other governmental publications. Paskali was a sculptor, poet, essayist, translator, publisher and academician.He spoke Latin, Ancient Greek, Modern Greek, Italian, French, German and English. Odhise Paskali laid the foundations of monumental sculpture in Albania.