Georgia: Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery of Georgia will host Mikheil Iashvili’s anniversary exhibition – “Misha Iashvili 70,” on September 3, 2024, Tuesday.
In the 80s of the 20th century, a generation of painters appeared in the arena, establishing a new stage in Georgian art in form or substance. Forgotten historical or religious themes, new interpretations of artistic forms, intensive, individual creative searches—these are the characteristics of Georgian painting of this period.
Mikheil Iashvili is a charismatic artist of his generation. He graduated from the Academy of Arts in 1979. In 1981-1983, he enrolled in the workshop of Ucha Japaradze. From 1989 to 1999, he was one of the leaders of the Union of Painters of Georgia; in the ’90s, he was president of the Painters Club “Firosmani,” and from 2009 to 2012, he invited a professor at Tbilisi Academy of Art.
Mikheil Iashvili’s biography is rich and diverse. He is an exciting creator and organizer of many projects and exhibitions in Georgia and abroad. He is remembered as having celebrations in various cities of Georgia, in Muval village, in the yards of old Tbilisi, or at spontaneous events. As his friends recall, Misha Iashvili was a tremendous enthusiast, exceptionally determined, persistent in making an idea a reality, and, at the same time, an irreparable romantic.
His works are diverse. Paintings, graphics, collages, different styles, experiments—everything reflects the artist’s unique world, and everywhere, you feel a strangely touching vibe.
Mikheil Iashvili participated in up to 160 Republican, union, and international exhibitions. Exhibitions of his works were held in Germany, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Malta, France and Egypt. Among them were 16 solo exhibitions.
The exhibition of Mikheil Iashvili’s works will open on September 3 at 18:00 and run until September 15, 2024.
