Le livre 

Agim Sulaj created this artwork titled 'Le Livre', or 'The Book', whose date is unknown, using oils. At first glance, we see two figures, one painted in a portrait on the wall, and one who snuggles, engrossed in a book. The book is a powerful symbol throughout history. It goes beyond its function as a simple object and becomes a vessel for collective memory and cultural identity. The act of embracing the book becomes a potent symbol, seen throughout the history of images, conveying intimacy, reverence, and even a subconscious desire to absorb its essence. The soft lines of the boy’s form contrasts the rigid lines of the frame in the portrait, suggesting a softness to the relationship between the boy and knowledge. The motif of the book as a source of knowledge appears in various forms, from ancient scrolls to illuminated manuscripts. Here, it illustrates our cyclical journey through symbols, as the symbol resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings.