Georgia's 10 Contemporary Artists And Where To Find Them

Haunted by their Soviet past, Georgian contemporary artists find themselves still struggling to share their work. The economic difficulties that have plagued the country since independence in 1991 are often blamed for the lack of a permanent contemporary art museum in Tbilisi. Despite this however, Georgian art flourishes. We find out more about ten of the best contemporary Georgian artists.

Ana Chaduneli

Ana Chaduneli is of the younger generation of Georgian contemporary artists. Born in 1990, she received her education at the Tbilisi State Art Academy and the Center of Contemporary Art in Tbilisi. She works mainly with video, sound, graphic, installation and photography. While the message of her work may not always be immediately obvious, it forces the viewer to dig deeper and observe with an open mind.
See Ana Chaduneli’s work at: The Center of Contemporary Art-Tbilisi, 51 Uznadze Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, +995 577 93 50 32

Eka Abuladze

Like many of Georgia’s other contemporary artists, Eka Abuladze also graduated from the Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts. Her paintings are kept in galleries around the world, including the Brooklyn Museum in New York and Russian president Vladimir Putin’s private collection. Eka’s exquisite use of color is both thought provoking and inspiring. In addition to painting, she also runs an art studio in Tbilisi where people of all ages can learn the main disciplines of painting, drawing, decorative art and art history.
See Eka Abuladze’s work at: Gamrekeli Gallery, 14 Ingorokva, Tbilisi, Georgia, +995 322 99 57 23