Overview

The Georgian Museum of Fine Arts, located on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, opened its doors in 2018 as a state-of-the-art institution dedicated to Georgian visual culture. Founded on the private collection of Gia Jokhtaberidze and Manana Shevardnadze, the museum showcases works accumulated over more than two decades, offering a comprehensive narrative of Georgian art from the late 19th century to the present.

Collections and Highlights

• Scope: Artworks spanning from the late 1800s to contemporary times.

• Artists: Elene Akhvlediani, David Kakabadze, Lado Gudiashvili, and many others.

• Mediums: Painting, sculpture, graphic art, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media.

• Soviet Era: A significant collection of Socialist Realist works as well as pieces reflecting unofficial art movements of the time.

Architecture and Visitor Experience

• Spread across 7 floors with modern exhibition halls.

• Advanced climate control, lighting, and display technologies.

• Permanent collection complemented by rotating exhibitions and international projects.

• Public programs include lectures, educational initiatives, and special events.

Significance

The Georgian Museum of Fine Arts stands as the first large-scale private museum of its kind in Georgia. It not only preserves and presents the nation’s artistic legacy but also positions Georgian art within the global cultural dialogue. For visitors, it is both a museum and a dynamic cultural center that bridges past and present.