vizualistë

Vizualistë is a term used in Albanian-language contexts to refer to practitioners of the visual arts. The word is formed from vizual (visual) with the suffix -istë, and its singular form is vizualist. In contemporary Albanian usage, vizualistë designate artists who work primarily through visual media, including painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, and digital or multimedia forms.

Vizualistë cover a broad range of practices rather than a single discipline. The term is commonly used in art discourse, gallery labeling, and cultural programming to distinguish the visual arts from performing arts and literature. It encompasses painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators, designers, video artists, and multimedia creators who may work in studios, laboratories, or public art contexts.

In Albania, Kosovo, and Albanian-speaking communities abroad, vizualistë participate in national and regional exhibitions, residencies, and public art projects. Art education—through academies of arts, universities, and design schools—prepares vizualistë in fine arts, design, and new media. The field reflects broader global trends, including cross-disciplinary collaboration and the use of digital technologies to expand creative possibilities.