On the 25th of January 2019, the Consulate General of Georgia in New York hosted an event: Ten Stories from Georgia with Adam Morganstern.
Adam Morganstern, a writer and a professional photographer, presented stories and experiences from his time in Georgia. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Forbes, Gotham Magazine, Huffington Post, New York Daily News, Food & Wine, CNN and Gothamist, among others.
It was an honor to host an event with @adammorganstern writer and a professional photographer. He presented 10 stories and experience, encountered during his visit to Georgia. @Forbes @MFAgovge #Georgia pic.twitter.com/nZuPDT6OXs
— Diana Zhgenti (@dianazhgenti) January 28, 2019
He currently covers travel, adventure, wine, spirits and food for Forbes. His work has taken him all over the world, shooting everything from dog sledding in Greenland to the world’s oldest known wine regions in Georgia.
Iago Bitarishvili of Iago's Wine. Photo by Adam Morganstern.
The artist shared ten photographs, all depicting unique looks at Georgia's culture and natural landscape. The photos themselves told the various stories of their real life subjects and created atmospheres that capture the beauty of Georgia as a country.
In April 2018 Forbes published his article entitled Why Georgia (The Country) Is the Next Great Food and Wine Destination. In the article Morganstern speaks about Georgian food, traditions and wine-making technologies.
Father Gerasime, Alaverdi Monastery. Photo: Adam Morganstern.
I only had to learn two words in Georgian to enjoy my way around the country: “thanks” and “cheers.” There were other phrases I’d prepared, but with all the endless food, wine and genuine warmth that was thrown my way, I was about three days into the trip before I even needed to say anything else. I’m not sure people even knew I wasn’t Georgian. There is wonderful hospitality around the world — and then there is Georgian hospitality”, writes Morganstern.
To see more of the photographer’s work, you can visit his personal Instagram.