In honor of the life and work of academician Rexhep Ferri, a commemorative meeting was held at the Kosovo Academy of Sciences and Arts, where his work was commemorated, while those present also paid homage.

In his speech, the President of the Kosovo Academy of Sciences and Arts, Mehmet Kraja emphasized that our Republic is of art and works because of artists such as Rexhep Ferri.

Kraja has said that Ferri has taken a place of honor in the art history of Kosovo.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of the country, Albin Kurti, said that all generations will learn from the works of the intellectual Ferri, adding that he will always be remembered as the most special artist.

Meanwhile, the representative of the Ferri family, Naser Ferri, said that today, apart from the family, it is a painful day for the whole of Albania, as the country has lost an outstanding intellectual.

He stated that the painter Ferri left behind a pure artistic activity for all generations.

Rexhep Ferri was born in Kukës in 1937. In 1958 he graduated from the High School of Art in Peja, whereas in 1966 he graduated from the painting department of the Academy of Arts in Belgrade. In the period 1974-2005, he was a lecturer at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Prishtina.

In 1996, he was elected a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo, whereas in 2000, was elected a regular member of this Academy.

He has published books of poems, novels, essays. There are nine titles summarized in the selected literary works.

In 1971, he received the December Award of the Assembly of Kosovo, whereas in 2012, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Albania's Independence, he was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Vlora.

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, his personal exhibition with selected works was opened at the Kosovo Academy of Sciences and Arts. A monograph on his work was also published at the Academy.