Tbilisi project brings contemporary art into public focus
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A popular venue in the heart of Georgia's capital is hosting a special exhibition of works by some of the country's leading contemporary artists.
Later today Fabrika will host a presentation and exhibition for Project 12, an initiative involving 12 local artists.
Within the project, established and newcomer artists will present their recent works, which art enthusiasts can now pick for everyday use.
Artist Lado Lomitashvili is part of the exhibition. Photo from TBC Bank.
The exhibition artwork includes pieces created in visual art, installations, lighting design, photography, graffiti and street art and graphical design.
In an innovative approach to promoting the contemporary artwork, TBC Bank will print the exhibited pieces on contactless stickers, which are used by their customers to pay for goods and services.
The group of 12 professional artists are Beso Uznadze, Tezi Gabunia, Giorgi Maghradze, Lado Lomitashvili, Mishiko Sulakauri (LAMB), Anastasia Akhvlediani, Anka Bochorishvili, Luka Tsetskhladze, Nutsa Esebua, Nanuka Chichua, Giorgi Chkheidze and Giorgi Gagoshidze.
Tezi Gabunia is among the artists whose creations are part of 'Project 12'. Photo from TBC Bank.
At the exhibition, artists will be presented to the public through a series of video profiles created by Fabrika Editor-in-Chief, Giorgi Maisuradze.
More information on the artists, as well as the stickers featuring their work, are already available on the project's website, which will be also presented at the event.
In addition, a musical backdrop for the occasion will be provided by local artists Rezo Glont/Aux Field and Cobert.
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