Onufri Onufri

was a famous painter in the 16th century. Best known for his Christian-themed religious works, portraits and landscapes, he also introduced a new red pigment into the art world, dubbed Onufri red.

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. She was one of the greatest advocates for the poor and helpless.

Ismail Kadare

Born in 1936, Mr. Kadare is a novelist and poet whose works encompass history, culture, folklore and politics. In 1992 he won the Prix mondial Cino Del Duca and in 2005 he received the inaugural Booker International Prize.