On 27 March 2012, the Georgian National Academy of Sciences hosted the public discussion of the 2011 annual activity report of the George Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation. The session was attended by Academician Tamaz Gamkrelidze, President of the Academy of Sciences; Academician Guram Tevzadze, Vice-President; Academician Roin Metreveli, …
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Public Presentation and Discussion of the 2011 Activity Report
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International Congress Held in Florence, Italy
From 28 February to 1 March 2012, an international congress titled Modernism in the Caucasus: Tbilisi, Baku, Yerevan (1900–1940, Visual Arts, Theatre, Cinema, Architecture) was held in Florence, Italy. The congress was hosted by the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation under its ‘LIFE BEYOND TOURISM’ initiative. The co-organizers from the Georgian side included the Tbilisi State …
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On the “Restoration” of Historical and Cultural Monuments in Abkhazia
Recently, the issue regarding the condition of cultural monuments within the territory of Abkhazia has been repeatedly raised, including at a high international level. However, the fact that data concerning their preservation remains largely sporadic, combined with the reality that Georgian specialists – who had dedicated decades to their study and restoration – have been …
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On the Restoration of the Oshki and Ishkhani Cathedrals
As is widely known, an agreement between Georgia and the Republic of Turkey is due to be signed within a few weeks, providing for the restoration of the Oshki and Ishkhani cathedrals with the direct participation of Georgian specialists. It is difficult to conceive that anyone invested in the preservation of our cultural heritage would …
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Academic Conference
A student academic conference dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the George Chubinashvili Institute of Georgian Art History.
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Commemorative Evening Dedicated to the Centenary of Leonide (Leo) Shervashidze
On 7 November 2011, the Center for the Spiritual and Intellectual Development of Youth at the Patriarchate of Georgia hosted a commemorative evening dedicated to the centenary of Dr. Leonide (Leo) Shervashidze. The event was chaired by Ms. Asmat Shervashidze. Prominent representatives of the George Chubinashvili National Research Centre, Professor Kitsi Matchabeli and Dr. Mariam …
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Exhibition of Works by English Artists
On November 5, 2010, under the auspices of the British Council, an exhibition of works by English artists from the British Council Collection was organized at the A. Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. A member of the British Royal Family, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, who was visiting Georgia, was invited to the exhibition. …
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Conference on Identity Issues
Held on 27–28 October 2011, the international interdisciplinary conference “Memory, Art, and Art History in the Quest for Identity” was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the George Chubinashvili Institute of Georgian Art History. Partners: The Ministry of Culture of Georgia, the Embassy of the United States in Georgia, and the Goethe-Institut.
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International Conference
International Interdisciplinary Conference: Memory, Art, and Art History in the Quest for Identity On 27–28 October 2011, the conference hall of the Goethe-Institut hosted an international interdisciplinary conference titled Memory, Art, and Art History in the Quest for Identity, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the George Chubinashvili Institute of Georgian Art …
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The SALVE Exhibition
On 9 October, the exhibition SALVE opened in the ballroom of the Rustaveli Theatre. The exhibition showcased nearly 200 photographs depicting the entrance hall interiors of residential houses in Old Tbilisi, featuring architectural decor, grilles, stained glass, mosaic floor ornaments, and wall and ceiling paintings in various styles, including Pseudo-Classical, Oriental, and Art Nouveau. Alongside …
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