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SUMMARY:Temo Javakhi Solo Exhibition Games of the Mind
DESCRIPTION:Temo Javakhi Solo Exhibition “Games of the Mind”\n\nTemo Javakhi’s solo exhibition Games of the Mind will open at the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery on 4 September 2026 at 6:00 pm. The exhibition marks the artist’s 75th birthday. \nBringing together works created in a range of media over the course of Javakhi’s 48-year career\, the exhibition reflects his enduring interest in rethinking the objects\, words\, signs\, and meanings that we often accept as fixed and one-dimensional features of everyday life. \nThe exhibition takes as its starting point the innate human drive to understand and explore the world around us. Beginning in childhood and continuing throughout life\, this process shapes a multilayered system of perception\, emotion\, and experience. Javakhi explores the dynamics of this process through the metaphor of games of the mind. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the inner mechanisms of perception that determine how we see\, read\, and interpret reality. \nThe exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Culture and Creative Georgia. \nGames of the Mind will remain on view through 4 October 2026. \n 
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/temo-javakhi-solo-exhibition-games-of-the-mind/
LOCATION:Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0179
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260802T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260830T180000
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SUMMARY:DIMITRI TAVADZE. THE ART OF SCENOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn 2 August 2026\, at 6:00 p.m.\, the anniversary exhibition of the stage designer Dimitri Tavadze will open at the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia and will remain on view through 30 August 2026. \nAs part of the opening event\, the book Dimitri Tavadze. Stage Designer\, authored by art historian Ketevan Kintsurashvili\, will be presented. The publication explores the life and artistic legacy of Dimitri Tavadze. \nThe history of Georgian theatre and stage design has been shaped by many outstanding artists\, among whom Dimitri Tavadze holds a distinguished place. Throughout his life\, he devoted himself to the theatre and made a significant contribution to the development of Georgian scenography as an independent branch of the visual arts.\nDimitri Tavadze was born in 1911 in the village of Tkhilagani. He completed his secondary education at the Kutaisi Real School while simultaneously studying drawing at Vano Cheishvili’s studio alongside Petre Otskheli.\nIn 1926\, he enrolled at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, where he studied under Gigo Gabashvili\, Ioseb Charleman\, and Evgeny Lanceray. From 1927 onward\, his professional career became closely associated with the Shota Rustaveli State Academic Theatre\, where he worked as an assistant director\, stage designer\, and later as the theatre’s chief designer. His debut as a stage designer at the theatre came in 1932 with the production Salte.\nTavadze’s artistic approach was distinguished by his profound understanding of the technical possibilities of stage construction\, his careful interpretation of dramatic texts\, and his close consideration of the director’s concept. His scenography enriched each production through its laconic visual language\, refined sense of balance\, and distinctive painterly palette.\nOver the course of half a century\, Dimitri Tavadze designed the stage settings for more than 160 productions at 20 theatres. Most of these productions were created at the Shota Rustaveli National Theatre in collaboration with renowned theatre directors. Beginning in 1933\, he participated in numerous exhibitions. He was awarded the honorary titles of Honoured Artist of Georgia\, State Prize Laureate\, and People’s Artist of Georgia. Today\, his works are preserved in theatre and museum collections in Georgia and abroad.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/dimitri-tavadze-the-art-of-scenography/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260823T180000
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SUMMARY:Mose Toidze - 155.  The Great Poet of Color
DESCRIPTION:The Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will present a jubilee exhibition marking the 155th anniversary of the birth of Mose Toidze (1871–1953)\, one of the founders of modern Georgian painting\, a People’s Artist and an Academician. \nThe exhibition will bring together 70 paintings and works on paper selected from the collections of the Georgian National Museum. More than half of the works will be shown to the public for the first time in many years\, while a number of them have recently undergone restoration. \nMose Toidze was one of the first professors at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. He studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St Petersburg\, in the studio of Ilya Repin. His diploma painting\, Mtskhetoba (Svetitskhovloba\, 1901)\, which received gold medals in both Tbilisi and St Petersburg\, is regarded as a major work\, distinguished by its profound Christian symbolism. Toidze also made a significant contribution to the representation and popularisation of Georgian history\, Georgian monarchs and prominent cultural and public figures\, including writers\, poets\, composers and scholars. \nMose Toidze was not only an outstanding artist\, but also an influential organiser and teacher. From 1917 to 1921\, he headed the Society of Artists. In 1922\, he founded an art studio where many young artists received their training. His exceptional care for his students earned him the affectionate nickname “Father”. \nUnder Soviet ideological pressure\, Toidze’s work was interpreted in a narrow and one-sided manner\, with attention focused primarily on his realist and academic paintings. His oeuvre\, however\, also reveals the influence of the Parisian school of painting\, as well as Impressionist and Symbolist experimentation. These qualities are particularly evident in his Moonlit Nights series and in his compositions dedicated to Shota Rustaveli. \nThe project also includes the publication of a book devoted to Mose Toidze’s life and work. The volume brings together nearly 300 works from various collections\, alongside a selection of archival material. \nThe publication is authored by Ketevan Bendeliani\, art historian and Senior Curator of the Mose Toidze House Museum of the Georgian National Museum\, and Samson Lezhava\, PhD in Art History. \nThe book was published with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture\, “Creative Georgia”\,  and “Creative Tbilisi”. \nExhibition Curator and Editor of the Publication: Alexandra Gabunia
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/mose-toidze-155/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260720T180000
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SUMMARY:Vasily Shukhaev. Neoclassicism. The Return To The Ideal
DESCRIPTION:On June 19\, 2026\, at 18:00\, the exhibition “Vassily Shukhaev. Neoclassicism – Return to the Ideal” will open at the Dmitry Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia. \nThe exposition brings together paintings and graphic works by Vassily Shukhaev\, the vast majority of which were transferred to the Shalva Amiranashvili Museum of Fine Arts pursuant to the artist’s testament. \nThe exhibition is dedicated to the conceptualization of the principles of neoclassicism in the oeuvre of Vassily Shukhaev and serves as an opportunity to showcase the artist’s artistic vision and creative heritage. The exposition focuses on such significant artistic principles for Shukhaev’s work as compositional order\, clarity of form\, and the reinterpretation of the experience of old masters through a contemporary artistic idiom. \nVassily Shukhaev’s oeuvre is closely linked to neoclassicism\, which emerged in the early 20th century as a response to the decorative nature of Art Nouveau and the radicalism of the avant-garde. Shukhaev remained faithful to these principles throughout his creative life. His works are distinguished by a clear form\, compositional equilibrium\, and an endeavor to translate classical artistic tradition into a contemporary artistic language. \nOf note is the artist’s participation in the activities of the “Guild of St. Luke the Painter\,” founded in Petrograd in 1918 by Dmitry Kardovsky together with his students\, Vassily Shukhaev and Alexander Yakovlev. This association constitutes one of the crucial contexts in the formation of Shukhaev’s creative path and his artistic principles. \nThe exhibition affords the viewer the opportunity to acquaint themselves with a significant part of Vassily Shukhaev’s pictorial and graphic heritage and to perceive his contribution to the development of neoclassicism and the history of 20th-century Georgian art from a new perspective. \nOrganizer: Dmitry Shevardnadze National Gallery \nCurator: Nana Shervashidze
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/elementor-27934/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260705T180000
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SUMMARY:Children in Georgian Art
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe concept of the exhibition “Children in Georgian Art” is centered around the artistic interpretation of the child as one of society’s most vital values. The exposition demonstrates how the theme of childhood is mirrored in Georgian art across various historical\, social\, and cultural contexts. Concurrently\, the exhibition narrative allows visitors to trace the stylistic evolution of Georgian fine arts from the late 19th century to the present day. \nThe project brings together works by seminal figures in Georgian art. Among them are the founders of Georgian realist painting— Alexander Beridze\, Alexander Mrevlishvili\, Gigo Gabashvili\, and Mose Toidze; representatives of Modernism—Niko Pirosmanashvili\, Lado Gudiashvili\, David Kakabadze\, Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi\, Shalva Kikodze\, and Felix Varlamishvili; as well as artists who\, despite the ideological constraints of the Soviet era\, managed to preserve their individual visual language and create works of high artistic merit—Sergo Kobuladze\, Tamar Abakelia\, Dimitri  Eristavi\, Tengiz Mirzashvili\, Merab Abramishvili\, and others. The exhibition also features pieces by contemporary artists\, reflecting urgent modern-day issues related to the theme of childhood. \nThe exposition showcases paintings and graphic works from the collections of the Shalva Amiranashvili Museum of Fine Arts and the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of the Georgian National Museum\, as well as the collection of ATINATI Foundation. \nDedicated to International Children’s Day\, this exhibition is organized on the initiative of the International Children’s Fund. It serves as a poignant reminder that one of society’s primary duties is to cultivate a safe\, dignified\, and inclusive environment for children—a space where every child is empowered to develop\, create\, and realize their full potential.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/children-in-georgian-art/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260530T180000
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SUMMARY:A Small Retrospective Exhibition of Bella Berdzenishvili
DESCRIPTION:Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will host a small retrospective exhibition of works by Bella Berdzenishvili entitled “Forgotten Artists Who Created  Unforgettable Places  in Tbilisi.” \nBella Berdzenishvili’s (1929–2005) diverse artistic practice – encompassing easel painting\, illustration\, and monumental art represents an important contribution to Georgian art. At a time when the Soviet regime had artificially severed the authentic relationship between form and content\, she succeeded in restoring the true resonance of Georgian national artistic form. \nThe still lifes created by Berdzenishvili in the 1960s reflect Georgia’s ethnographic culture. She is also known for her series of Svaneti landscapes and for her prolific work as a book illustrator. She illustrated Georgian folk tales and poetry\, as well as the jubilee edition of The Martyrdom of Shushanik (1976). One of her most notable achievements in monumental art is the mural panel created for the Hotel Iveria in 1967. \nThe works of this Honoured Artist of Georgia are held in the collections of the Georgian National Museum\, the Georgian State Museum of Literature\,  and the Ambrolauri Museum\, as well as in private collections around the world. \nThe exhibition will also include the launch of a catalogue devoted to Bella Berdzenishvili’s work. The catalogue project was realised with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of Georgia\, Creative Georgia and Creative Tbilisi. The publication will be available for purchase at the National Gallery shop. \nExhibition curator and book editor:  Alexandra GabuniaText by Nino Ghaghanidze \n  \n 
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/a-small-retrospective-exhibition-of-bella-berdzenishvili-2/
LOCATION:Radish Tordia – 90\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260525T180000
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SUMMARY:Buba Arabuli\, At the Boundary of Time and Space
DESCRIPTION:Buba Arabuli\, At the Boundary of Time and Space\nOn April 30\, 2026\, at 18:00\, the personal exhibition of Buba Arabuli titled “At the Boundary of Time and Space” opened at the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery. \nThe exposition brings together the artist’s paintings (figures\, objects\, and landscapes). The main themes of the exhibition are based on that intermediate state when everyday life transforms into inner experience. The artist invites the viewer to an imaginary boundary passing between time and space\, where emotion acquires a new frequency and symbol acquires a different meaning. The works do not offer a linear narrative; they are semiotic signs connected to memory\, uncertain expectation\, and vague\, almost unconscious experience. \nBuba Arabuli belongs to the generation of artists whose creative activity coincides with the beginning of the 21st century and initiates a new stage in contemporary Georgian painting. He is completely free from ideological frameworks and builds his art on personal experience\, individual worldview\, and inspiration. \nFrom 1986 to 1990\, he studied at the Iakob Nikoladze Art School. In 1996\, he graduated from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, Faculty of Fine Arts\, majoring in painting. \nThe artist’s works are kept in private collections in various countries — Georgia\, Germany\, France\, Spain\, Lithuania\, Belgium\, Romania\, Russia\, and the United States. \nOrganizer: Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery  \nCurator: Magda Guruli
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/buba-arabuli-at-the-boundary-of-time-and-space/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260426T180000
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SUMMARY:Temo Gotsadze 85
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn 25 March 2026 at 6:00 PM\, the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will open a jubilee exhibition celebrating the 85th birthday of the late Temo Gotsadze\, People’s Artist of Georgia and Rustaveli Prize laureate. The exhibition is presented with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Georgia and the Georgian National Museum. \nThe exhibition will feature graphic works created by the artist in his later years\, drawn from the family collection. \nInstead of the large-scale compositions for which Gotsadze was renowned\, the exhibition reveals the intimate\, small-scale side of the artist’s vision\, tracing the processes of idea development\, sculptural thinking\, and compositional exploration. \nAlongside his prolific artistic practice\, Temo Gotsadze played a leading role in Georgia’s public and institutional cultural life for several decades\, holding key positions within the country’s major cultural institutions. Between 1983 and 1995\, he served as Director of the Artists’ House of Georgia\, and concurrently\, from 1988 to 2005\, he was General Director of the Georgian National Gallery\, shaping its vision and programs. \nIn the 1980s\, at the Artists’ House\, Gotsadze\, through his personal initiative and leadership\, established dedicated studios for painting\, graphics\, and sculpture\, creating a dynamic environment that nurtured numerous artists who later gained wide recognition. Under his stewardship\, one of the most significant collections of contemporary Georgian art was formed\, comprising over 25\,000 works and envisioned as the foundation of a future Museum of Contemporary Georgian Art. However\, the turbulent political and social climate of the 1990s prevented this vision from being realized. \nTemo Gotsadze’s artworks are represented in major public collections\, including the Shalva Amiranashvili Museum of Fine Arts (Georgian National Museum)\, the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts\, the Georgian Art Palace – Museum of Cultural History\, the State Tretyakov Gallery\, the Museum of Modern Art in Düsseldorf\, the Zimmerli Art Museum\, the Museum of Contemporary Fine Arts of Canada\, the Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow\, and the California Federal Museum\, as well as in private collections across France\, Italy\, Great Britain\, the United States\, Mexico\, Iran\, Turkey\, Canada\, Russia\, Georgia\, and other countries. \nThe exhibition will remain on view until 26 April 2026.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/temo-gotsadze-85/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260426T180000
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SUMMARY:Solo Exhibition of Nugzar Medzmariasvili
DESCRIPTION:Nugzar Medzmariashvili’s solo exhibition opens at the National Gallery on 19 March 2026 at 6:00 PM. Bringing together works from different periods of the artist’s career\, the exhibition traces the evolution of his visual language from traditional media to digital painting and graphic art. \nTbilisi is a central theme in the exhibition. The display also includes abstract compositions\, portraits\, and still lifes. Despite the variety of media\, the works share a clear sense of form and space\, as well as a sustained interest in colour\, texture\, and light. \nNugzar Medzmariashvili belongs to a generation of Georgian artists whose careers reflect the profound changes of successive eras. A graduate of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, he established himself as an important figure in Georgian monumental and decorative art with his 1970 diploma project. The Prometheus mosaic\, created for the reading hall of the Georgian Academy of Sciences Library\, was among the most significant monumental artworks of the period. \nDuring the 1970s and 1980s\, Medzmariashvili participated in national and international exhibitions in Budapest\, Moscow\, Paris\, and Munich\, while also completing major state commissions. These included Victory\, a monumental panel created in dry encaustic for the Karishkhala Sports Complex; Night\, a tapestry designed for the Pitsunda resort complex; and a mosaic icon of the Virgin Mary made for St Nino’s Spring in Bodbe convent. \nMedzmariashvili taught at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts and served as its Vice-Rector from 1987 to 1989. In 1982\, he was awarded the title of Honoured Artist of Georgia. \nIn the 1990s\, he became one of the first Georgian artists to embrace digital media. Computer graphics and digital painting enabled him to convey the experience of monumental art in a new visual format. \nThe exhibition invites visitors to explore the many periods and directions of Nugzar Medzmariashvili’s career\, tracing his artistic journey from traditional media to the realm of pixels. \nOrganised by: Georgian National Gallery\nSupported by: Tbilisi City Hall Department of Culture\, Education\, Sports and Youth Affairs\nCurator: Maia Chikvaidze\nOpening hours: 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/solo-exhibition-of-nugzar-medzmariashvili/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260307T180000
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SUMMARY:Koki Makharadze 95
DESCRIPTION:  \nKoki Makharadze Anniversary Exhibition at the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia \nFrom February 6 to March 7\, 2026\, the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia will host an anniversary exhibition dedicated to the Georgian artist Koki Makharadze\, one of the outstanding representatives of monumental painting. This exhibition marks the artist’s first solo exhibition. \nKoki Makharadze emerged on the artistic scene in the 1950s–60s and\, within the framework of Socialist Realism\, developed a highly individual visual language characterized by symbolist\, metaphor-laden compositions rooted in distinctly national themes. \nDuring his years of study at the Academy (1943–1953)\, Makharadze’s artistic explorations were closely tied to the traditions of historical painting and academic realism. He studied under Apolon Kutateladze and Ucha Japaridze. A separate body of his work comprises a series of Socialist Realist paintings produced in the 1960s–70s. \nFrom the 1970s onward\, Makharadze’s practice entered a phase of new artistic inquiry and successful experimentation. Graphic sketches created during his travels in India\, Africa\, Italy\, and Cuba—distinguished by high artistic and technical refinement—evolved into free painterly compositions charged with emotional and expressive intensity\, marked by unconventional viewpoints and a vivid\, luminous palette. \nIn the 1980s\, his style underwent a further transformation. A mystical expressiveness\, dominated by red and black\, emerged\, particularly in the Venice and India series. Works devoted to Georgian themes are characterized by sharp dynamism of form and strong chromatic contrasts (With Fire and Sword\, Ascension\, views of Tbilisi). The abstraction of the background and radiant flashes of bright colors—red\, yellow\, and white—imbue the pictorial surface with powerful emotional tension. \nThe exhibition features Koki Makharadze’s iconic monumental canvas Georgian Land\, a later version of which adorned the foyer of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University for many years. In addition\, series and graphic sketches created in the 1970s–80s are presented to the public for the first time. \nThe exhibition will open on February 6 at 6:00 PM and will remain open to the public through March 7.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/koki-makharadze-95/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20261029T030359
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SUMMARY:Otar Sulava  100
DESCRIPTION:The Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia is hosting an anniversary exhibition dedicated to the Honored Artist of Georgia\, Otar Sulava (1926–2000). This exhibition marks the artist’s first solo retrospective at the National Gallery and presents a comprehensive overview of his creative legacy. \nOtar Sulava graduated from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts in 1952. His teachers included Mose Toidze\, Valentin Sherpilov\, Sergo Kobuladze\, and Ucha Japaridze. The artist’s creative career spanned five decades and followed a path of constant exploration and artistic experimentation. His oeuvre brings together works that differ strikingly in style and subject matter\, reflecting the breadth and depth of his artistic vision. \nThe exhibition features approximately 100 works drawn from the collections of the State Museum of Art\, the National Gallery\, and the artist’s family. \nPainting was the primary language of Otar Sulava’s diverse artistic expression. He devoted his entire life to exploring its inexhaustible expressive possibilities\, leaving behind a rich and multifaceted artistic heritage. \nThe exhibition will open on February 5 at 6:00 PM and will run until March 15.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/otar-sulava-100/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20251214T180000
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SUMMARY:Lev Bayakhchev Exhibition . Georgian National Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition features portraits\, still lifes\, and landscapes from different stages of Lev Bayakhchev career. His landscapes seem to hold their breath\, his portraits radiate calm\, and his still lifes reveal the emotions hidden in everyday objects.\n\n\n\nLev Bayakhchev born in Tbilisi in 1930\, Bayakhchev studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts under renowned artists Sergo Kobuladze\, Vasili Shukhaev\, Apollon Kutateladze\, and Korneli Sanadze. Despite the constraints of socialist realism\, he developed a unique style with echoes of European art. Lev Bayakhchev passed away in 1992\n\n\n\nHis works are held in the collections of the Georgian National Museum\, the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts\, as well as the museums of Telavi\, Sighnaghi\, and Batumi. Abroad\, his works are represented in the Museum of Modern Art/Zimmerli Art Museum (USA). His paintings are part of private collections in France\, Italy\, Greece\, Ukraine\, Argentina\, the United States\, Israel\, Germany\, Switzerland\, Armenia\, and Russia.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/lev-bayakhchev-exhibition/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Classics,Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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SUMMARY:Karol Felix - Lighthouse
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will host an exhibition by Karol Felix\, titled Lighthouse. \nThe exhibition is held with the support of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Georgia. \nKarol Felix was born on July 26\, 1961\, in Košice. He studied printmaking and book illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava under the influential professor Albín Brunovský. Since graduating\, he has worked as a freelance artist\, moving freely between painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, illustration\, sculpture\, design\, installations\, and even postage stamps. \nFelix co-founded the G BOD graphic association and is an active member of major Slovak and international art unions. Over the years\, he has held 86 solo exhibitions in 19 countries and taken part in more than 250 group shows across Europe\, the Americas\, Asia\, Africa\, and Australia. \nHis work has earned him numerous awards worldwide—from Slovakia and Poland to South Korea and the USA. Beyond creating\, Felix has shared his vision as a guest lecturer in places as varied as Mexico\, South Africa\, China\, and the UAE\, and has curated over 30 exhibitions at home and abroad. \nIn Lighthouse\, Felix continues his exploration of light\, imagination\, and the symbols that link our inner and outer worlds. His recent works invite us to move between myth and modern life\, finding moments of insight where memory\, dream\, and creativity meet. Through his distinctive vision and craftsmanship\, Felix inspires viewers to look beyond the surface and discover the deeper forces that shape how we see and feel. \nThe exhibition will open on October 16 at 10:00 a.m. and will be on view through November 9.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/karol-felix-lighthouse/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20251015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20251015T080000
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SUMMARY:Out Now: Corpus Marina -  A Liturgy of the Body
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn September 2025\, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Georgia\, the Georgian National Museum released a new exhibition catalogue\, Corpus Marina – A Liturgy of the Body.The publication was created in conjunction with the solo exhibition of Georgian sculptor Marina Ivanishvili\, held at the Georgian National Gallery (20 June – 30 July\, 2025). \nThe catalogue brings together Ivanishvili’s sculptures\, drawings\, and icons\, presenting a visual and theoretical study of her artistic legacy and contributing to the ongoing research on modern Georgian sculpture. \nIt includes a curatorial essay that interprets Ivanishvili’s art through the frameworks of art anthropology\, feminist aesthetics\, and psychoanalysis. \nView the digital catalogue:https://art.gov.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Corpus-Marina-კატალოგი_მარინა-ივანიშვილი.pdf \nPrice: 25 GELAvailable at: Georgian National Museum and Georgian National Gallery museum shops \nBook Details \nTitle: Corpus Marina – A Liturgy of the BodyAuthor / Curator: Maia ChikvaidzeArtist: Marina IvanishviliPublisher: Georgian National MuseumSupport: Ministry of Culture of GeorgiaPublication Date: September 2025Language: Georgian / English (bilingual edition)Format: SoftcoverDimensions: 24 × 22 cmPages: 250ISBN: 978-9941-9950-4-0Genre / Category: Art\, Sculpture\, Exhibition CataloguePlace of Publication: Tbilisi\, GeorgiaPrinting House: Forma Ltd.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/out-now-corpus-marina-a-liturgy-of-the-body/
LOCATION:Georgian National Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20251026T180000
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SUMMARY:Realism and Symbolism in Gigo Gabashvili’s Art
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom September 25 to October 26\, 2025\, the Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography of the Georgian National Museum presents the exhibition Realism and Symbolism in Gigo Gabashvili’s Art. \nOne of the founders of Georgian realistic painting\, Gigo Gabashvili (1862–1936)\, was a professionally trained Georgian artist. He expanded Georgian easel painting—previously limited mainly to portraiture—by introducing a wide variety of themes and genres. What makes him remarkable is his ability to merge two seemingly opposing artistic movements: realism and symbolism. His symbolist legacy reveals not only his profound education but also his broad intellectual interests. In these works\, he reinterprets Georgian myths and legends while also incorporating ethnographic traditions and symbolic imagery. \nThe exhibition features around 50 paintings and graphic works from the collection of the Shalva Amiranashvili State Art Museum of Georgian. The exhibition gives the viewer a rare opportunity to discover the artistic heritage of the master whose vision laid the foundation for modern Georgian art. \nExhibition Dates: September 25 – October 26\, 2025 \nVenue: Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography\, Sh. Rustaveli Alley N 8\, Sighnaghi\, Georgia
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/realism-and-symbolism-in-gigo-gabashvilis-art/
LOCATION:Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography\, Shota Rustaveli # 8\, Sighnaghi\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250907T180000
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SUMMARY:Nina Gamsachurdia  - VELUM
DESCRIPTION:The Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery is hosting Gamsachurdia’s solo exhibition\, VELUM. The title refers to one of Gamsachurdia’s key works\, created in 2024 for the project marking the 100th anniversary of the St. Lukas Society in Switzerland — www.lukasgesellschaft.ch. As an example of transcultural and interreligious art\, VELUM is intended for display in various churches across Switzerland. Currently\, it is exhibited in its fifth sacred space — the Kartäuser Church in Basel. At the National Gallery\, this project is presented as a digital projection. \nGamsachurdia graduated in 1987 from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, specializing in art history and theory. Initially focused on medieval art\, her academic interests soon expanded to include pre-Christian ancient cultures\, as well as both Western and Eastern spiritual traditions — cultures whose essence lies in approaching the transcendent. Within this vast heritage\, Gamsachurdia has shown particular interest in technological processes and the use of various artistic materials. \nSince 1992\, Gamsachurdia has lived in Switzerland\, where her field of activity has proved remarkably diverse. She lectures\, publishes scholarly studies and translations\, and works in the expertise and restoration of medieval icons. In 2018\, she founded the cultural association ICONARIUM.ORG\, which is dedicated to the archiving\, preservation\, and exhibition of religious artifacts held in Switzerland. \nAlongside this\, Gamsachurdia has also established herself as a visual artist. Her art\, born from deep knowledge\, defies comparison. As a postmodern artist\, Gamsachurdia challenges the boundaries between artistic disciplines. The artifacts she creates are simultaneously painting and sculpture — or more precisely\, abstract\, conceptually charged objects. \nAnyone who has learned to engage with traditions can break free from it\, even play with it – Nina Gamsachurdia. In her creative dialogue with the traditions of ancient cultures\, Gamsachurdia shares her personal path toward the transcendent. She prepares all her materials herself — from the format of the wood and canvas to the ground\, pigments\, and varnishes. Especially noteworthy is her use of ancient pigment-making techniques from precious and semi-precious minerals such as lapis lazuli\, jasper\, opal\, turquoise\, malachite\, nephrite\, diamond\, garnet\, amber\, coral\, cinnabar\, and more. \nIn recent years\, Gamsachurdia has collaborated with Georgian geologist and “color scientist” Murad Tkemaladze\, using pigments made from minerals sourced in Georgia. \nThe exhibition opening will also feature the presentation of a new book about Gamsachurdia\, co-authored with Professor Ketevan Kintsurashvili and published in Switzerland by Alataverlag. \nThe exhibition opens on August 7 at 6:00 PM and will run through September 7.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/26734/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250907T180000
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SUMMARY:Paata Merabishvili
DESCRIPTION:The Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia in collaboration with the “Vanda” Art Gallery will host Paata Merabishvili’s Solo Exhibition for the first time. \nThe exhibition will open on August 7 at 6:00 PM and will run through September 7. \nThe exhibition is curated by Vanda Mujiri. \nThe exhibition will feature recent works created by artist in several mediums (sculpture\, painting\, graphics). \nPaata Merabishvili — painter\, sculptor\, and designer — belongs to the generation of Georgian artists who began their creative careers in the 1990s. \nPaata Merabishvili was born in Tbilisi in 1964. Immediately after graduating from the Iakob Nikoladze Art College\, he entered the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, Department of Sculpture\, studying in the workshop of Gogi Ochiauri.\nAfter completing his studies at the Academy\, Merabishvili continued his artistic activity outside Georgia\, actively participating in international exhibitions and symposiums. He soon gained recognition and popularity\, and his works are now part of major collections in various countries around the world. \nIn 2023\, Merabishvili was first introduced to the Georgian public through a retrospective exhibition titled De-formation at the Vanda Gallery\, where his sculptures\, paintings\, and graphic works were presented. \nPaata Merabishvili’s work vividly and uniquely expresses the synthesis of national traditions and modernist plasticity. Drawing on deep knowledge of global artistic culture\, materials\, and technologies\, the artist creates a diverse and distinctive visual world.\nWhile firmly rooted in tradition\, Merabishvili skillfully incorporates a range of artistic movements into his practice — a foundation for his own creative method.\nAlthough abstract in style\, his sculptures generally remain within the realm of figurative art. His works are characterized by bold formal experimentation and a strong pursuit of plastic expressiveness. \nColor plays a vital role in Merabishvili’s practice. He uses bright\, monochrome\, saturated hues that highlight the sculptural properties\, dynamism\, and rhythm of his forms.\nAlthough he considers himself primarily a sculptor\, he devotes significant time to painting\, graphic art\, and collage. These works are highly emotional and dynamic\, and often find continuation in his sculptural pieces. \nFor Paata Merabishvili\, being a sculptor means “an internal state of perceiving everything in space — even thought has its own volume and color.”\nTranslating these perceptions into form — whether on a flat surface or in three-dimensional space — is his way of expressing a unique vision of the world. \nVanda Mujiri
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/paata-merabishvili/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250803T180000
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SUMMARY:Zurab Porchkhidze 90
DESCRIPTION:The National Gallery hosts the anniversary exhibition of the Honored Artist of Georgia Zurab Porchkhidze (1934-1993).\n20.06.2025-03.08.2025 \nZurab Porchkhidze was born in Kutaisi\, in 1956-1962 he studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, Faculty of Fine Arts (Book Illustration Workshop\, Professor Teimuraz Kubaneishvili). In 1970 he completed postgraduate studies at the Department of Easel Graphics (Professor Vladimir Keshelava).\nHonored Artist of Georgia\, Professor of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, Head of the Department of Drawing (Applied Graphics) Zurab Porchkhidze was actively engaged in creative work as an artist-illustrator from the 60s until the end of his life. His contribution to the illustrations of Georgian books is significant. Zurab Porchkhidze collaborated with popular magazines of his time: Dila\, Pioneer\, Nyangi. He was the creative editor of the publishing house Literature and Art. He has decorated more than a hundred fiction\, scientific-popular textbooks\, books and publications.\nThe artist’s creative range was surprisingly wide. He decorated classical and modern\, Georgian and international\, Western and Eastern literature with equally high artistic expression. Children’s literature occupies a special place in his work. These books are precious for generations: Simon Gugunava’s Tamariani; Lado Asatiani’s Battle of Bassiani; Archil Sulakauri’s Adventure of Salamura and the Magic Dress; works by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Yasunari Kawabata\, and many others. Zura Porchkhidze left a significant mark on the spiritual world of many people who shared his art. \nThe opening of the exhibition will be accompanied by a presentation of the artist’s anniversary catalouge on June 20\, at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/zurab-porchkhidze-90/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
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SUMMARY:CORPUS MARINA: Body\, Crucifix\, Sacrifice
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn June 20 at 6:00 PM\, the Georgian National Gallery will open CORPUS MARINA\, a conceptually curated exhibition that presents a panoramic view of Marina Ivanishvili’s work. Her sculptures and drawings are presented through three interwoven themes: body\, crucifix\, and sacrifice. \nThe Latin word corpus refers to the human body and a collection of works. In Ivanishvili’s practice\, the torso—fragmented yet evocative—becomes a dominant motif. This exhibition is thus both a meditation on the exposed body and a symbolic corpus of the artist’s creative output. \nExhibition Structure: \nBody – Torsos by Marina \nCrucifixion – The torso of Christ and nude figures \nSacrifice – A bestiary and mythological beings staged within sacrificial rites \nThe exhibition will run until August 3 \nAbout the Artist \nMarina Ivanishvili (1952–2025) was a sculptor\, graphic artist\, painter\, publicist\, and teacher. She received the State Prize of Georgia in 1983. \nA graduate of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts (Department of Sculpture\, 1976)\, Ivanishvili worked primarily in small-scale sculpture and graphic media\, developing a modernist visual language. Her recurring subjects included torsos\, horses\, and bulls. \nShe served as an artist for the Mtskheta archaeological expedition\, was Secretary of the Sculpture Section of the Georgian Artists’ Union\, and led the children’s sculpture studio at the House of Artists from 1986 to 1989. In later years\, she contributed as a consultant to the digital art platform ART.ge. \nIvanishvili participated in numerous exhibitions in Georgia and abroad. She held solo shows at the Women’s Cultural Center in Hamburg (1991)\, the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia (1997)\, and in Paris (2021). Her works are preserved in the collections of the Shalva Amiranashvili Museum of Fine Arts and the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery\, as well as in private collections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/corpus-marina-body-crucifix-sacrifice/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250615T180000
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SUMMARY:Alexander Shervashidze: Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom 18 May to 16 June 2025\, the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia presents Alexander Shervashidze: Retrospective\, an exhibition dedicated to Alexander Shervashidze (1867–1968)—painter\, scenographer\, art critic\, and a prominent descendant of the Abkhazian princely family Shervashidze. \nBorn in Feodosia\, Shervashidze belonged to the Georgian-Abkhazian aristocracy. His multifaceted creative career took shape in the cultural centres of Russia and Europe. Educated in Moscow and Paris\, he developed a distinctive artistic language and made a lasting contribution to the evolution of European theatrical and visual arts.\nThe exhibition traces Shervashidze’s rich and varied career\, highlighting his role as Honorary Chairman of the Mir Iskustva (World of Art) Artists’ Union and his membership in the Parisian Montparnasse art circle. By 1909\, he had joined the National Society of French Artists and gained international recognition through his participation in major exhibitions. His creative vision uniquely blended Georgian\, Russian\, and European artistic traditions.\nA central focus of the exhibition is Shervashidze’s work in scenography and costume design\, including his collaborations with renowned director Vsevolod Meyerhold at the Imperial Theatre in St. Petersburg and later with Sergei Diaghilev’s legendary Ballets Russes. His scenographic works—such as The Tantric Clown\, Prometheus\, and Shota Rustaveli—played a formative role in shaping the visual language of early modernist theater and ballet.\nOn view are Shervashidze’s scenographic and costume sketches\, paintings\, illustrations\, documents from his personal archive\, photographs\, and posters—offering a rich overview of his artistic achievements in London\, Paris\, Brussels\, Madrid\, and Monte Carlo.\nIn 1958\, Shervashidze donated a significant part of his oeuvre to the Art Museum of Georgia and the Sokhumi Picture Gallery—an act of deep affection and symbolic return to his homeland. As Serge Lifar once noted\, Alexander Shervashidze embodied the artistic ideals of the theater and Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes and stood as a vital figure in the theatrical and artistic revolutions of the West.\nThe exhibition is organized by the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia. The show features 250 selected exhibits from the collection of the Shalva Amiranashvili State Museum of Art of Georgia.\nThe project was implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. \nCurated by Nana Shervashidze.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/alexander-shervashidze-retrospective/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250510T180000
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SUMMARY:Tamar Tatia Darchiashvili - Inner Time
DESCRIPTION:Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will host Tamar-Tatia Darchiashvili’s personal exhibition Inner Time. \nAbout the artist Tamar Darchiashvili lives and works in Georgia. In 1996\, she graduated from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, Department of Easel Drawing. In 1997-99\, she worked as an intern at the Sergo Kobuladze Etching Studio\, under the guidance of Gogi Tsereteli. Her areas of work include graphic drawing\, etching\, installation\, video\, collage\, sculptural jewelry\, book illustration\, enamel technique. She has been participating in local and international exhibitions since 1999. \nSince 1997\, she has participated in exhibitions: 2024 “New Faith” – Chapter Two – Arcane Space Gallery\, Moma Tbilisi\, Georgia; 2024 “New Faith” – Chapter One – Arcane Space Gallery\, Tbilisi\, Georgia; 2024 “Lines of the Lines” – We see items\, Tbilisi\, Georgia; 2022 “From Birth to the Present” – Novo Gallery\, Tbilisi\, Georgia; 2021 “Postmodern Petroglyphs” – Dedikas Gallery\, Tbilisi\, Georgia; 2018 “Exhibitionism” – Berlin\, Germany; 2016 “Green” – National Gallery\, Tbilisi\, Georgia; 2016 “ARBRES” – Galerie Coup De Coeur\, Luc-en-Diois\, France; 2014 “Plastic Idols” – Writer’s House\, Tbilisi\, Georgia; 2013 “The Best Heritage Crafts from South Caucasus” – 2nd prize International Art Center\, Tbilisi\, Georgia; 2013 “Ideographic Objects” – Writer’s House\, Tbilisi; 2012 ‘’Sieraad Art Fair” Amsterdam\, Netherlands; 2012 International Arts and Crafts Fair in Jerusalem – Jerusalem\, Israel; 2011 “Waste Paper” – Tbilisi Puppet Museum\, Georgia 2010; Duo Exhibition – Gallery Nine\, Tbilisi; 2009 “Cloisonne Enamel From the Land of the Golden Fleece” – United Nations Office\, New York; 2007 “Cloisonne Enamel From the Land of the Golden Fleece” – Madrid\, Spain; 2007 “Cloisonne Enamel From the Land of the Golden Fleece” – Consulate General of Europe\, Strasbourg; 2007 “Éclat D’émail” – Maison de L’émail\, Limoges\, France; 2006 “New Generation in Georgian Contemporary Art” – Gallery “Kopala” Tbilisi\, Georgia; 1997 19th International Independent Exhibition of Printed Graphics in Kanagawa – Kanagawa\, Japan. \nThe exhibition is curated by Tamta Tamar Shavgulidze. \nThe exhibition will open on April 12 at 17:00 until May 11.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/tamar-tatia-darchiashvili-inner-time/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250615T180000
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SUMMARY:Ekaterine Gelovani Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Ekaterine Gelovani graduated from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts in 1983. Shortly after\, in 1987\, she held a solo exhibition at the Tbilisi Ethnographic Museum. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions both in Georgia and abroad. Her works are housed in the National Bank of Georgia\, as well as in private collections in Cologne and Moscow. The artist also took part in a competition organized under the auspices of the UN’s World Food Programme\, where she was awarded second prize. \nEkaterine Gelovani’s paintings are emotionally expressive\, yet simultaneously simple\, concise\, and precise. As the artist herself states\, her work is a personal exploration of the boundless possibilities of color\, form\, and line. \nA special place in her artistic practice is dedicated to portraiture. Her series of self-portraits\, which she titled Dialogue\, comes with her own reflection:\nDialogue with oneself is a complex and perilous journey—a process of losing and finding\, of facing the questions we try to avoid\, yet which inevitably return in different forms\, faces\, and bodies. \nThis is the artist’s first exhibition at the National Gallery. The exhibition will feature around 20 works created over different periods of her career. \nFrom April 11 to June 15\, 2025\, the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will present a solo exhibition of artist Ekaterine Gelovani. \nExhibition opening – April 11\, 6:00 PM.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/ekaterine-gelovani-exhibition/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Classics,Exhibitions,Galleries
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250615T180000
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SUMMARY:Guram Gelovani Retrospective Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Guram Gelovani is a significant figure in Georgian painting of the 1950s. During this period\, the dominant artistic demand was to depict themes portraying a “happy Soviet life.” However\, ideological pressure often conflicted with the freedom of artistic expression. Despite these constraints\, remarkable artists emerged\, creating high art rooted in a strong academic tradition.\nGelovani began actively participating in all-Union and international exhibitions in 1955. In 1958\, his painting Youth was awarded a diploma and a gold medal by the Union of Artists and the Ministry of Culture. In 1965\, his work Family from Dusheti received the Gold Medal of the Union Academy of Arts. His paintings have since become museum classics\, reflecting the spirit of their time.\nThis is the first solo exhibition of the artist at the National Gallery. The exhibition will feature approximately 60 works from the Georgian Art Museum\, the National Gallery\, and private family collections. A highlight of the exhibition is the restoration of Industrial Landscape (1961)\, one of Gelovani’s largest works\, which will be displayed for the first time in 60 years.\nGelovani’s artistic range is extensive. Alongside his monumental panels\, the exhibition will showcase his lesser-known lyrical landscapes\, as well as portraits and graphic sketches created in an impressionistic style. \nFrom April 11 to June 15\, 2025\, the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will present a retrospective exhibition of the works of artist Guram Gelovani. \nExhibition opening – April 11\, 6:00 PM \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/guram-gelovani-retrospective-exhibition/
LOCATION:Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0179
CATEGORIES:Classics,Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tbilisi:20250914T180000
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SUMMARY:Mose Toidze
DESCRIPTION:  \nMose Toidze\nMarch 27 – September 14\, 2025\nSighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography \nThe Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography is pleased to announce the exhibition Mose Toidze\, on view from March 27 to September 14\, 2025.\nA key representative of the first generation of professional Georgian artists\, Toidze was instrumental in shaping modern Georgian painting and was the founder of the People’s Art Studio. His work played a crucial role in merging Georgian artistic traditions with European influences\, reflecting the dynamic evolution of national art.\nSpanning classical academic painting to modernist experimentation\, Toidze’s artistic legacy is both diverse and significant. His contributions to the history of Georgian art remain invaluable\, securing his place as one of its central figures.\nThe exhibition will present up to 50 paintings and graphic works drawn from the collections of the Shalva Amiranashvili Art Museum of Georgia and the Ioseb Grishashvili Tbilisi History Museum of Georgian National Museum.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/mose-toidze/
LOCATION:Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography\, Shota Rustaveli # 8\, Sighnaghi\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Alexandre Bandzeladze and Abstract Art
DESCRIPTION:  \nAlexandre (Shura) Bandzeladze (1927–1992) \nAlexandre Bandzeladze\, a Georgian artist\, is closely associated with the development of abstract expressionism in Georgia. After David Kakabadze\, he significantly advanced abstractionist painting in Georgia\, laying the foundation for a new era in the country’s contemporary art. \nBandzeladze was born in 1927 in a small Siberian village. His family returned to Georgia and settled in Zestaponi after his father’s exile for revolutionary activities. In 1942\, Bandzeladze began studying at the Tbilisi Art School\, later transformed into the Tbilisi Academy of Fine Arts. However\, he was expelled from the school for criticizing the regime. Years later\, as an established artist\, he received his diploma at the Academy’s initiative. \nBandzeladze’s oeuvre is multifaceted. In the early 1950s\, he focused extensively on portraits\, creating works such as the portraits of Galaktion Tabidze and Dodo Chichinadze. Book illustration was also significant to him. He has reworked numerous illustrations for The Knight in the Panther’s Skin. In 1957\, he illustrated five books\, including Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea and Folk Poems of Arsena. These works brought him international recognition: in 1966\, he received a special diploma at the Brno Biennale\, and in 1967\, he won first place at a Leipzig competition. Religious art also held a prominent place in Bandzeladze’s work. The frescoes in the Didube Church and a church built on St. Gabriel’s initiative during the Soviet period act as notable examples. \nBandzeladze’s contribution to abstractionism was particularly remarkable. His works were largely unknown to the broader public during the Soviet era\, reaching only a narrow circle of admirers. His abstract works were first showcased in 1987 at a group exhibition. Bandzeladze’s art became a source of inspiration for young artists such as Gia Edzgveradze\, Ilia Zautashvili\, Gela Zautashvili\, Luka Lasareishvili\, and others\, who shared Bandzeladze’s interest in Eastern philosophy and abstraction.  In the 1980s\, Bandzeladze’s works began incorporating abstract surrealist elements. These compositions\, executed in dark gray tones\, stood out for their precision and depth in color and form. At the same time\, they maintained a Georgian identity and resisted Western influences. For Bandzeladze\, color and form were the primary tools that imbued his works with profound emotionality and depth. To this day\, Alexandre Bandzeladze remains one of the most significant figures in Georgian contemporary art\, with works that continue to captivate audiences. \nThe early examples of abstractionism in Georgia emerged as early as the beginning of the 20th century. Abstract works by David Kakabadze\, created during the dawn of the modernist era\, can be considered authentic avant-garde. During the Soviet period\, particularly in the 1980s\, a new wave of abstractionism appeared\, first in private and then in public spaces\, during the transformation era — the works of this generation of artists combined purely abstract and figurative elements. Signs of abstraction of objects and subjects gradually became more pronounced\, evolving into a formless\, formal artistic language. \nAbstract genres like collage and assemblage appeared episodically in the artists’ works from the 1950s and 1960s\, though their integration into broader artistic spaces was limited. The creative concepts of this period were often romanticized and infused with mythological elements\, while themes were predominantly rooted in socialist realist and national motifs. The main characteristics of these abstract works were their compositional balance and vibrant color palettes. As evidenced in Jibson Khundadze’s narratives\, the initial layers of these works were often sketched on canvas with pencil\, forming a foundation for subsequent layers and final compositions. This approach differed significantly from the artistic styles of later generations. \nThe abstract art of the 1970s-1990s in Georgia was a multifaceted and gradually evolving phenomenon that holds a unique place in contemporary art history. Alexandre Bandzeladze played a significant role in shaping a new generation of Georgian artists. Through his knowledge and creation of a free artistic space\, he inspired young artists to explore new directions in art. Initially\, some artists discovered the older generation’s inclination toward abstract art\, which became a source of motivation for those who only knew Bandzeladze through his portraits and illustrations. Bandzeladze actively collaborated with young artists\, sharing with them his own experience of not only aesthetic principles but also the spiritual significance of art. His mentorship laid the foundation for an unofficial school of abstract art in Georgia. Many artists participated in his secret workshops. Bandzeladze taught them to appreciate the beauty of curved lines\, to adopt painterly techniques\, and to perceive the canvas as both a material and a spiritual experience. \nIn the 1980s\, young artists emerged with a strong desire to explore truth and spirituality. They studied world religions\, theology\, and occult subjects. During this period\, contacts were also established with artistic circles in Moscow. In 1986\, at the Hermitage’s new gallery\, an avant-garde exhibition was held. In 1987\, a broader exhibition was organized at Tbilisi’s Blue Gallery (now the National Gallery)\, featuring artists such as Alexandre Bandzeladze\, Gia Edzgveradze\, Gela Zautashvili\, Ilia Zautashvili\, and Luka Lasareishvili. This event signaled that abstract art had begun to secure its place alongside other genres. Art academy students like Ilia Zautashvili and Gia Edzgveradze already had their artistic-ideological visions shaped by the contemporary political context\, particularly the impact of censorship\, which they experienced through canceled exhibitions. They faced significant challenges in defining their identity and style. Their manifestos – Intimate Concept and Intimate Action – acted as reflections of this process. Social aspects of abstract art in Georgia have to be considered. Socioeconomic and class issues often significantly influenced artistic movements. Furthermore\, local subcultures and dominant social discourse created favorable or obstructive conditions for the formation of new directions in art.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/alexandre-bandzeladze-and-abstract-art/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries
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SUMMARY:Valentin Sherpilov And His Students : Edmond Kalandadze\, Jibson Khundadze\, Zhani Medzmariashvili\, Zurab Nijaradze
DESCRIPTION:Valentin Sherpilov\n(Tbilisi\, 1911 – Tbilisi\, 1974) \nValentin Sherpilov was a Georgian painter known for his vibrant and expressive works. He began his artistic journey studying sculpture at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts (1932–1938). However\, upon the recommendation of the renowned artist Davit Kakabadze\, he shifted to the painting department and studied under Kakabadze’s mentorship. After graduating\, Sherpilov worked as an assistant to Mose Toidze in the painting department. In the late 1930s\, Sherpilov was dismissed from the academy due to accusations of promoting “incorrect ideas” (namely\, Impressionism) among students. Despite this setback\, he went on to teach at the Tbilisi Art School from 1938 to 1974\, mentoring multiple generations of artists. Sherpilov’s artistic repertoire included genre compositions\, portraits\, and scenes capturing the essence of everyday life in Tbilisi. His works are marked by an expressive use of color and a spontaneous\, free-flowing style. In the 1960s\, he developed a particular interest in the encaustic painting technique. Sherpilov’s contributions to the art world earned him the titles of Honored Artist and Honored Teacher of Georgia. \nHis works are preserved in prominent institutions\, including the Museum of Arts of Georgia\, the Georgian National Gallery\, the Oni Museum of Regional Studies\, the Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow)\, and the Museum of the Peoples of the East (Moscow). Additionally\, his pieces are held in private collections across Georgia and abroad.. \n  \nValentin Sherpilov\, both as a painter and educator\, is an extraordinarily Georgian phenomenon. Although ethnically Russian\, he dedicated his life to serving Georgian culture\, as fate or destiny had placed him here from the beginning. Georgian was his language\, his family environment was Georgian\, and Georgian traditions and customs shaped his spiritual world—an embodiment of his nobility and aristocratic character. \nDuring Sherpilov’s studies at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts\, prominent figures of Georgian culture such as Lansere\, Toidze\, Kakabadze\, and Bajbeuk-Melikov were teaching there. This naturally ensured a high standard of education and professionalism. Among them\, however\, Sherpilov held the deepest respect and gratitude for David Kakabadze\, who guided him and opened his eyes as a young artist. Like all true creators\, Sherpilov retained a keen thirst for learning until his death. He studied the principles of classical composition\, created copies of paintings by Tintoretto and Veronese\, and kept Delacroix’s diary as his constant reference\, striving to understand the secrets of painting techniques. He also devoted great interest to encaustic painting\, creating five works in this technique. Among these\, the most impressive is A Small Scene from Italian Life\, inspired by his travels in Italy. Although he spent only a few days there\, he returned with renewed strength\, saying\, “It feels like I’ve been reborn.” The painting transforms an ordinary\, everyday moment into a festival of colors\, vividly reflecting the artist’s unique voice. The richness of color in the work harmonizes with the marble-like texture characteristic of wax paint\, giving the piece the luxurious luster of polished stone. \nSherpilov’s thematic range was broad. Alongside portraits and landscapes\, he created numerous works on historical and revolutionary themes. While many of these pieces were products of their time\, influenced by the political and social processes of the era\, one undeniable quality stands out: the artist’s high level of professionalism. In every work\, the mastery of the painter is evident. \nSherpilov was a true colorist with impeccable “hearing\,” capable of translating his visions and emotions into the complex language of color. His painting paid particular attention to maximizing the expressive potential of color. This is why he was constantly learning\, exploring\, and experimenting. Valentin Sherpilov was an artist to his core. For him\, painting was not only a vocation but a spiritual necessity to which he devoted his entire life. Most importantly\, he passed on to us the ability to perceive the world through his unique vision—his sounds and forms\, colors\, and shadows. \nWith such selfless and almost sacrificial dedication to art\, Sherpilov inspired admiration and love among the younger generation. His life and work elevated the role of an artist and educator to a level of dignity. It is notable that the transformations in Georgian painting during the 1950s are associated with a group of artists whose formation was greatly influenced by Sherpilov as a teacher. These young artists (Edmond Kalandadze\, Jibson Khundadze\, Zhani Medzmariashvili\, Zurab Nijaradze\, among others) shaped the modern face of Georgian art. In Sherpilov’s works\, they particularly valued the Impressionist richness of color\, the impeccable knowledge of composition\, and mastery of drawing. Color\, as the primary emotional element\, took on a central role in the paintings. Its expressive power resonated boldly\, while the deepening of the expressive language brought an intimate\, chamber quality to the works.. \nSophio Ioseliani \n 
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/valentin-sherpilov-and-his-students-edmond-kalandadze-jibson-khundadze-zhani-medzmariashvili-zurab-nijaradze/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Classics,Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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SUMMARY:Elene Rakviashvili - Medea's Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nDimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery hosts Elene Rakviashvili’s exhibition Medea’s Garden. \nMedea’s Garden is a multimedia exhibition where the author revives the forgotten garden of Medea\, the queen and priestess of Colchis. The concept of Medea’s Garden as “the balance of life – the knowledge of nature\, the use of plants\, the dose – as the power that kills and heals”\, the exhibition space depicts the endemic plants used by Medea of ​​Colchis through various means of art. Elene Rakviashvili is a multidisciplinary artist\, after graduating from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts\, she has been working in the fields of painting\, installation\, conceptual photography\, video and digital art. Her works are often focused on issues of identity\, environmental protection and urban development. The artist’s work is notable for its interest in social aspects – performance as a medium\, which turns the traditional method of painting on fabric with wine into an interactive process. \nThe exhibition will continue until February 16.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/elene-rakviashvili-medeas-garden/
LOCATION:Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0179
CATEGORIES:Classics,Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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SUMMARY:The New Collection of the Museum of Arts of Georgia\, 2021-2023: Part 5
DESCRIPTION:  \nValerian Sidamon- Eristavi \nSergo Kobuladze \nVera Rockline-Schlesinger \nFelix (Varla) Varlamishvili \nIrina Stenberg \nBetween 2021 and 2023\, the Ministry of Culture of Georgia significantly expanded the collection of the Shalva Amiranashvili State Museum of Arts of Georgia\, with a particular focus on modern and contemporary Georgian art. This expansion added works by 122 Georgian artists\, many of whom were previously underrepresented in the museum’s holdings. \nThis newly acquired collection provides a compelling narrative of the evolution of Georgian art. It highlights an extensive range of graphic works created by artists during the 1950s and 1970s\, focusing on those who played key roles in advancing Georgian graphic art. The collection also includes works acquired after the group exhibition of non-conformist artists at the Sighnaghi Museum\, further enhancing its representation of diverse artistic movements. \nHowever\, the most significant additions to the collection are paintings from the 1980s and 1990s\, a pivotal period in Georgian painting that marks a transformative phase in the country’s artistic evolution. This collection highlights a selection of distinct artistic choices\, shedding light on the unique paths each artist took to transcend the limitations of their local environment. Through these works\, they merged their personal experiences with contemporary artistic movements. Notably\, the Ministry has acquired works by modernist artist Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi from the 1930s\, including pieces depicting the construction of Baku’s industrial zone. \nThe most significant additions to the collection are paintings from the 1980s and 1990s\, a transformative period in Georgian art. These works reflect the artists’ unique paths to transcend local limitations\, merging personal experiences with contemporary movements. Notably\, the Ministry has acquired 1930s works by modernist Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi\, including pieces depicting Baku’s industrial zone. \nSince 2022\, the opportunity has arisen to acquire works by renowned artists such as Sergo Kobuladze\, Alexander Bazhbeuk-Melikyan\, Felix Varlamishvili\, and Kirill Zdanevich\, as well as sculptures by Rusudan Gachechiladze\, Vazha Melikishvili\, Karlo Grigolia\, and Simon Girkelidze. \nThe presentation of the new collection of modern and contemporary Georgian art at the Shalva Amiranashvili State Museum of Arts is a gradual process. The fifth exhibition is currently on view at the Sighnaghi Museum from December 18\, 2024\, to March 23\, 2025.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/the-new-collection-of-the-museum-of-arts-of-georgia-2023-2024-part-5/
LOCATION:Signaghi Museum\, Shota Rustaveli # 8\, Signaghi\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Classics,Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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SUMMARY:Exhibition of works by Vakhtang Beridze\, Zachariah Maisuradze\, Longinoz Sumbadze and Rene Schmerling
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe exhibition showcasing the works of Georgian art scholars Vakhtang Beridze\, Zachariah Maisuradze\, Longinoz Sumbadze\, and René Schmerling aims to illustrate the synthesis between scientific research and artistic creation. It seeks to demonstrate how these two domains mutually influenced and enriched each other. These four scholars represent the pioneering generation of art historians who established the foundation for the scholarly study of Georgian art. Beyond their seminal contributions to the field\, their distinctive biographies and creative endeavors – which merge intuitive\, emotional insights with rigorously structured academic research – constitute a significant and unique chapter in the history of XX-century Georgian Art. \nNino Sekhniashvili\nExhibition author \n 
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/exhibition-of-works-by-vakhtang-beridze-zachariah-maisuradze-longinoz-sumbadze-and-rene-schmerling/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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SUMMARY:COPIES OF GEORGIAN FRESCOES FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE MUSEUM OF ARTS OF GEORGIA
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe exhibition showcases copies of medieval Georgian monumental art created by renowned Georgian artists in the early 20th century. These selected works represent a small portion of the rich collection at the Shalva Amiranashvili Museum of Arts. The creation of this collection can be attributed to the dedicated efforts of Ekvtime Takaishvili and Dimitri Shevardnadze\, both advocates for Georgian culture and museum development\, along with contributions from historical\, ethnographic\, and artistic societies. \nMajor expeditions aimed at studying Georgian culture began in the 1910s\, with enthusiastic participation from young artists who would later become prominent figures. The artifacts they produced are invaluable\, as many originals no longer exist or are severely damaged. \nThe copies and sketches of Georgian frescoes displayed at the National Gallery highlight important treasures of our cultural heritage\, each possessing distinct artistic value. The dates of the exhibited pieces indicate that these works mark the beginnings of the creative journeys of great Georgian artists such as David Kakabadze\, Lado Gudiashvili\, Shalva Kikodze\, Dimitri Shevardnadze\, and others. Each copy is rendered with close fidelity to the originals\, vivid expression\, and a unique artistic style. Exploring these copies is essential for studying the works of the featured artists.
URL:https://art.gov.ge/en/event/copies-of-georgian-frescoes-from-the-collection-of-the-museum-of-arts-of-georgia/
LOCATION:Dimitri Shevardnadze Georgian National Gallery\, 11 Rustaveli ave\, Tbilisi\, Georgia\, 0108
CATEGORIES:Classics,Exhibitions,Galleries,Invitation
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