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Several influential figures spring to mind when considering Georgian fine art in the contemporary era, and Dimitri Eristavi is undoubtedly among them. Nearly 70 years since his first emergence on the artistic scene, we are even more aware of the significance of his painting.Dimitri Eristavi was born in Tbilisi in 1931. He dedicated his whole creative energy to the capital city, seeing it as the source of his inspiration.
The life of Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi unfolded during a challenging turning point in Georgia's history. A devoted patriot, his deep love for his homeland can be seen reflected throughout his artistic legacy.
Some artists live lives so entwined with their work that the two become inseparable. Gayane Khachaturian is one such artist—a woman who, from the moment she emerged on the artistic stage, captivated attention. Her paintings invite viewers into a phantasmagoric realm, breaking free from the constraints of everyday reality and guiding them on an endless, dreamlike journey.
Nikoloz Kandelaki is one of the most outstanding representatives of modern Georgian art, and the development of realistic sculpture in Georgia is associated with both he and Iakob Nikoladze. In addition to his creative genius, Kandelaki was a brilliant educator. He founded the Kandelaki School, where numerous gifted Georgian sculptors honed their craft. His impact on Georgian sculpture was deep and enduring. Born in the village of Kulashi in 1889, Kandelaki attended school in Kutaisi, moving on to pursue his studies at the Leningrad (St.Petersburg) Psycho-Neurological Institute. His medical education provoked his interest in the structure of plants and the human body.
Guranda Klibadze is an outstanding representative of modern Georgian fine art, whose works convey powerful emotions and dramatic passions. She amazes us with her uncompromising directness in narration, laconic and incredibly tense compositional solution, and a masterful grasp of emotive language. Guranda Klibadze's paintings drag us into the imaginary world with magnetic force, and leave an indelible mark on the viewers’ consciousness.