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| Alkent Pozhegu working on the mosaic of Angela Merkel made of seeds and cereals |
Kosovar artist Alkent Pozhegu is working in mosaic on the portrait of outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel, using seeds and cereals.
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| Alkent Pozhegu working on the mosaic of Angela Merkel made of seeds and cereals |
Through this work, the artist wants to express gratitude to the Chancellor, as "an example for all women in the world", as well as for the support she has given to Kosovo, wherein in 2008 she recognized it as an independent state.
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| Alkent Pozhegu working on the mosaic of Angela Merkel made of seeds and cereals |
Alkent Pozhegu was working on this mosaic at a time when the Germans were voting in the general election for Merkel's successor, who has led her country for 16 years.
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| Alkent Pozhegu during a coffee break with journalists |
In January, Alkent Pozhegu also created a portrait of US President Joe Biden.
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| Portraits of Biden and Trump made with seeds and cereals by Alkent Pozhegu |
He holds two Guinness World Records for his giant mosaics, made of seeds and grains.
