The Harmony of Opposites (Tirana, Albania)
In an evening filled with art and reflection, New Acropolis organized a philosophical and artistic event dedicated to the Feminine and Masculine Roles.
The event sought to explore, through art and symbolism, how the two fundamental energies — that of gentleness and that of strength — intertwine within the conscious human being.
The women were inspired by the Geishas and the Japanese art of Kintsugi, the ancient practice of repairing broken pottery with gold.
At its philosophical core, Kintsugi teaches that cracks and wounds are not something to hide, but sacred marks of growth — that truth and beauty arise when we embrace imperfection and transform pain into wisdom.
Through this symbolic act of renewal, participants reflected on the feminine power to heal, to unite, and to bring harmony where division once existed.
Meanwhile, the men explored the archetypes of Hermes and Hephaestus, as symbols of enlightening intelligence and the creative strength born from patience.
Through dialogues and philosophical exercises, they discovered that true masculine strength springs from clarity, presence, and responsibility.
In the meeting of these two worlds, a new balance emerged: gentleness guiding strength, and strength protecting gentleness.
The event became a living reflection on the art of coexistence between opposites, where the feminine and masculine become two breaths of the same life.
It concluded in a spirit of unity — a reminder that the human being becomes whole only by recognizing and honoring both forces that shape their nature.




