The Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, and the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Mr. Blendi Gonxhja, signed an act establishing clearer rules and professional standards regarding how artworks are incorporated into public spaces.

This directive implements Council of Ministers Decision No. 224, dated April 1, 2026, “On the approval of the regulation for the use of public space,” and aims to ensure that any artistic or commemorative intervention in spaces belonging to the public undergoes a structured, professional, and institutionally coordinated process.

Upon the entry into force of this guideline, the placement of monuments, memorials, busts, monumental sculptures, artistic installations, murals, commemorative plaques, and other forms of public art will be subject to review by the Commission on Art in Public Spaces.

Each proposal will be evaluated based on several key criteria: the artistic quality of the work, its suitability within the urban and architectural context, its impact on public space, respect for cultural and historical heritage, and its alignment with the public interest and the community’s cultural identity.

The guideline also outlines clear procedures regarding the required documentation, review timelines, the process for re-evaluation in the event of rejection, decision management, and the publication of winning projects by the ministry responsible for culture.

Public space is a shared space for citizens. It influences the image of cities, preserves collective memory, and shapes the cultural identity of communities.For this reason, art in public spaces must be well-conceived, of high quality, and in harmony with the city.

This guideline marks a significant step toward a more unified, transparent, and professional approach to handling artworks within the territory, strengthening cooperation among central institutions, municipalities, and experts in the field.