Discrete Elements, Spring & Stalin, Punch Me, Homomigratus
Spouse
Mimoza Dino
Children
Krist Aliaj Dragot Gala Dragot
Robert Aliaj Dragot (born 18 February 1960) is an Albanian visual artist and former singer. He is known for his experimental and interdisciplinary work, which includes painting, performance, music, film, installations, and digital art. Some of his notable works include Discrete Elements, Spring & Stalin, Punch Me, and Homomigratus.[1] He lives and works between Tirana and Brussels.
He is married to translator Mimoza Dino. They have two children: Gala Dragot, a singer, and Krist Aliaj Dragot, a painter.[3][4][5]
Career
During the 1980s and 1990s, Aliaj was active in both painting and pop music. He later shifted focus toward the visual arts. His work frequently explores themes such as social change, migration, post-communist memory, and institutional critique. From Brussels, he creates using diverse media including painting, performance, video, sound art, and photography.[6]
He is a frequent commentator on Albanian media, where he addresses cultural and social issues.
Exhibitions
Aliaj's work has been exhibited internationally at venues including:
Aliaj’s artistic language is characterized by strong visual symbols and critical commentary. His works address topics such as identity, consumerism, tradition, politics, sexuality, migration, and collective memory. He often draws connections between Albanian society and broader global phenomena.[9][10]
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