Georgia: After many years of pause permanent exhibitions in the new building of the Shalva Amiranashvili State Museum of Art started again with support Ministry of Culture.
Many of the exhibits featured in the exhibitions have never been exhibited before and are being seen by the public for the first time. It should be noted that these exhibitions were prepared to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Shalva Amiranashvili.
The respective halls, which are modern and equipped with the latest technologies, present three large expositions of museum collections: “Georgian Relief Sculpture of the Middle Ages,” ” Georgian Art 1900-1930,” and “From Paolo Veneciano to Vasil Kandinski.”
Acting Minister of Culture and Sports Joseph Bagaturia visited the exhibitions together with the Director of the Art Museum, Nika Akhalbedashvili.
The “Medieval Georgian Relief Sculpture” exhibition presents samples of medieval stone carvings preserved in the Georgian Art Museum. These carvings decorated the facades and interiors of Christian churches as figurative images and ornamental decor.
“Georgian Art 1900-1930” aims to present Georgian art samples to society that shaped the era of artistic innovation and cultural transformation.
The story begins with Niko Pirosmani’s brilliant works, which take us to the world of Pirosmani. The picture of the development of Georgian art of this period is created by the works of Gigo Gabashvili, Moses Toidze, Jacob Nikoladze, Lado Gudiashvili, Shalva Kikodze, Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi, Dimitri Shevardnadze, Elene Akhvlediani, Ketevan Maghalashvili, Kirile Zdanevich and David Kakabadze.
It is worth noting that the exhibition presents the sculpture of the great Georgian artist David Kakabadze – “Abstract form” (Titberi), reconstructed by the sculptor Rezo Khasia.
The exhibition “From Paolo Veneciano to Vasil Kandinski” introduces the impressive evolution of European art from the XIV century to the XX century 1930s. Along with influential art schools and historical centres, it showcases the changing styles, techniques, genres, and themes that shaped European art in different eras. The exhibition presents the works of Paolo Veneciano, Bernardo Dadi, Lucas Kranach, the senior Guido Renis, and Jacques Louis David.
It is worth noting that, in accordance with the State Museum of Art’s new universal concept, the exhibition has become more accessible to blind and low-sighted visitors. Inclusive planning, which adapts space, will drive a high standard of accessibility.
Tactile relief copies of the most important and outstanding works (Niko Pirosmani’s “Akimi Virze” and David Kakabadze’s “Imereti—My Mother”) were created especially for the new exposition. This is the first time such objects have been added to the exhibition in Georgia. In addition, 18 works presented at the exhibition have audio recordings. The organization Mariani was working to increase the availability of exhibits.
The main goal and function of the laboratory of international standards, equipped with modern equipment and located in the area of M, is to carry out complex expert research on works of art in Georgia and the Caucasus region and to determine the authenticity of works using the latest equipment and modern technologies.
There has never been a laboratory of such abilities in Georgia, and its opening is very important for Georgian art and artists to protect their works and rights. This year, the renovated conference space of the museum’s second building hosted events lasting two days dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the great scientist and art historian Shalva Amiranashvili. Museum employees presented interesting reports on conferences held on March 26-27.
Shalva Amiranashvili’s bust was opened at the entrance of the second building of the Museum of Art. In addition, in 2024, Levan Lagidze’s large-scale retrospective exhibition – “Fertskisa”, was opened in the renovated exhibition space of the building.
