Georgian edition of prestigious Domus magazine of architecture unveiled in Tbilisi
Fostering ties between professionals in Italy and Georgia and contributing to development of quality of education in architecture and design are among the goals publishers have set with the unveiling of Domus Georgia. Photo via Embassy of Italy in Georgia.
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Georgia is the first country in Eastern Europe and Eurasia to have its own edition of Domus, one of the most prestigious magazines dedicated to architecture and design, after the first Georgian-language issue was unveiled by an Italian diplomatic representation and local publishers in Tbilisi on Sunday.
In the Garden Hall space of Rooms Hotel in the capital city's downtown, Nicola Iorio, the Deputy Head of mission at the Italian Embassy, and publishers of the Georgian version hosted high-profile visitors of the occasion that marked the latest local edition of the 1928-launched magazine.
The event also saw an address by Italy's ambassador to Georgia Enrico Valvo, who emphasised the significance of the initiative for fostering ties between architects and designers between the two countries, as well as promoting the creative fields to enthusiasts.
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— Italy in Georgia (@ItalyinGeorgia) December 27, 2021
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Lena Kiladze, Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian version of Domus, told local media the launch - which also meant Georgia becoming the latest member of the Domus international platform - would contribute to "improving the level of education", introducing Georgian talent to the rest of the world, and promote a "dialogue between Georgian and European architects".
Offering insights into architecture and design since its foundation by architect Gio Ponti in Milan, the first issue of Domus focused on a look at questions of updating architecture, interior design and decorative elements, with its founder emphasising the importance of aesthetic approaches in industrial production.
The Georgian version joins a handful of local editions across continents and regions, with publishers emphasising the importance of introducing architectural and design talent from the country to readers abroad. Photo via Embassy of Italy in Georgia.
Its publisher, Editoriale Domus, was established by young publisher Gianni Mazzocchi a year after the founding of the magazine, after he purchased Domus. Ponti left his work at the magazine after twelve years as its editor.
Ponti returned to the magazine in the postwar period, with Domus capitalising on the revitalised interest in the fields of its focus in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1971, publishers marked the 500th issue of the magazine. Another milestone saw a publication of Domus 1928-1999, a historical anthology of the magazine, released in 2006.
Domus issues are brought to readers on a monthly basis, with the Georgian version joining local editions in China, German-speaking countries, Mexico, South Korea and more.