Initiated and supported by the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia, the second Literary Forum-Dialogue for Georgian and foreign publishers, translators, and authors was held within the framework of the festival. The forum-dialogue aims to promote both foreign literature in Georgia and Georgian literature abroad, while facilitating the establishment of new professional networks …
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Literary Forum-Dialogue
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Joint Georgian-Japanese Research Project
In 2012, work continued on a joint Georgian-Japanese research project initiated during the 2010–2011 period. In this collaborative endeavour, the George Chubinashvili National Research Centre partners with the Tokyo Institute of Technology. The project aims to investigate the construction techniques, structural stability, and seismic resistance of medieval Georgian architectural monuments utilizing state-of-the-art technical equipment. The …
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The 14th Tbilisi International Book Fair
The 14th Tbilisi International Book Fair was held from 24 to 27 May 2012 at ExpoGeorgia (Pavilion 11). The George Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation showcased its publications, including both its latest releases and volumes printed in preceding years.
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Public Presentation and Discussion of the 2011 Activity Report
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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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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