“To soar up to the sky and cry out to the whole world about its strangeness and imperfection” – this is how Solomon Gershov (1906-1989), artist/graphic artist, representative of the Russian avant-garde, saw the artist’s mission. Solom Gershov was born in 1906 in Dvinsk…
In the years 2021–2022, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth of Georgia undertook a substantial expansion of the Shalva Amiranashvili State Museum of Fine Art's collection, focusing on modern and contemporary Georgian art. This expansion encompasses the works of 122 Georgian artists, many of…
Oleg Timchenko (born 1957) is one of the founders and active members of the avant-garde group, The 10th Floor, in the 1980s and early 1990s. During the Perestroika period, the artists united in the group reexamined postmodern art and reflected it in their own context.…
Thamar de Létay-Vachnadze (1925-2001), a French scenographer and designer of Georgian origin, was part of Paris' creative elite in the 20th century. Her biography became associated with France in the 1930s. Prior to becoming a renowned artist, she studied under Madeleine Vathier and Bernard…
From December 22 to January 28, 2024, the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will feature a solo exhibition of Mirian Shvelidze's works. This is the first time the gallery has displayed the works of Mirian Shvelidze, a key figure in the development of new Georgian scenography.The…
The National Gallery presents a sculpture exhibition on the second floor, alongside the renewed permanent exhibition of Pirosmani. This new sculpture exposition integrates artworks from the recently acquired National Museum collection and the National Museum's sculpture collection. The exhibition showcases the key visual features…
Almost a year later, Niko Pirosmanashvili's works have returned from international exhibitions. Starting February 9, 2024, the newly renovated exhibition space at the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery welcomes you to a new showcase of the artist's work. The exhibition will feature approximately 20 works,…
“I think one of the missions of art is to quickly help negative events and reanimate “fallen asleep” energies, which are crucial for human development…” George Chachanidze (born 1965) graduated from the Tbilisi Academy of Arts (1984–1989). He has been a member of the…
Celebrating 130 Years of Irakli Gamrekeli's Artistic Legacy in a Captivating Exhibition This year marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of the distinguished Georgian artist, illustrator, and scenographer, Irakli Gamrekeli. Art Phuti (NNLE) is organising a retrospective exhibition featuring the works of Irakli…
From April 7 to May 1, 2024, the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia will host a show - The Exhibition of Ceramic Artists. The exhibition will feature the diverse works created across different mediums by esteemed contemporary Georgian artists, including Lia Bagrationi, Nato…
