Your photographic work often draws from ancient fairy tales and myths. What is it that draws you to these stories? To me fairy tales and myths are what we first encounter in our childhood that is not from “this reality”, but from the world of fantasy. This is what forms us in many respects. But […]
Each month Fotografia features one of the artists we represent. This month we invited Andrew Kovalev to discuss his new series, Dáli. Tbilisi-based photographer, Andrew Kovalev, spent nearly a year planning a series of mythical images depicting the Georgian pagan goddess Dáli. According to Andrew, Dáli was responsible for maintaining a balanced and respectful relationship […]
THANK YOU More than a year ago Giorgi Rodionov, our Gallery Director, myself, and a wonderful supporting cast, began a long journey towards opening Tbilisi’s first limited edition print photography gallery. Our mission then is the same as it is now: to raise awareness of the significant contributions made by the Georgian photographic community to the […]
Giorgi Tsagareli and Yuri Mechitov are two of Georgia’s most respected and talented photographers. Their portfolios include powerful images that have come to define a generation of documentary photography. Collectively, their work has contributed to the definitive photographic record of Georgia’s tumultuous post-Soviet transition. It is to their credit that they have taken so many memorable images, […]
Major European publishing houses have recently begun adding more Eastern European photographers to their roster. While this is a positive step in the right direction, we still think that some of the best photography books coming out of Eastern Europe today are forgoing the traditional publishing route altogether. In the Republic of Georgia several notable […]
In the age of washed out instagram filters and snapchat selfies, it’s no wonder that film has developed a strong following of loyal luddites. Perhaps no more so than in Georgia, where a thriving analogue photography scene is challenging the digital wave. These five Georgian photographers will make you want to ditch digital and go […]
To help you get the most out of your stay we have created this simple walking guide to Tbilisi’s best contemporary art galleries. You can follow along below or go it alone with this map that we put together for you. Distance: 4 km Estimated time: 3 – 4 hours Getting Started Get started with […]
FIVE CAN’T MISS ART GALLERIES IN TBILISI Tbilisi is quickly becoming an emerging destination for art lovers. Its creative scene is bursting with a cosmopolitan energy, which is rapidly altering the cultural fabric of the city. If you are planning a trip to Tbilisi be sure not to miss these five must-see art galleries. […]