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On May 29, 2015, at 6pm an exhibition of Georgian graphic artist Guranda Klibadze was opened in the George Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation .The name of the exhibition was “What is it to be a Woman Artist?” There were represented pieces of art executed in monotype technique. Overall context of the exhibition was to accentuate the urgency of the gender question in art. Although along with this problem, the visitors had a good chance to get acquainted with the works of one of interesting representatives of Georgian contemporary graphic art, with current cultural processes and with attempts to create new artistic reality.

The exhibition was preceded by a paper – “What is it to be a Woman Artist?” – read by an art historian Tatia Ghvineria.

The presentation of the Gelati Monastery World Heritage Site Management Plan was held on  May 15, 2015, at George Chubinashvili National research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation and on May 19 in Kutaisi, at Akaki Tsereteli State University.

From August to December, 2013, the draft of the Management Plan was prepared by the Centre at the request of the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia. From August, 2014 to May, 2015, the Centre carried out the project “the Preparation of the Gelati Monastery Architectural Ensemble Management Plan” funded by the Municipal Development Fund. In order to ensure the fulfillment of the project, the Centre formed a multidisciplinary work team including both employees of the Centre and invited experts. The project aimed to complete the Management Plan in accordance with the requirements of UNESCO and interests of all stakeholders. Implemented work is based on integrated approach, which includes the protection of the Outstanding Universal Value of the monument in connection with protection and preservation of the cultural, ecological, social, and economic aspects of its setting (buffer zone).

Exhibition “Musicians Paint”

On April 23, 2015 an exhibition “Musicians Paint” was opened in the exhibition hall “ARS GEORGICA” of the George Chubinashvili National Centre.

The works (painting, drawing, collage) of the musicians Rodam Jandieri, Jarji Balanchivadze, Maia Kankava, Anri Basilaia, Pako Gukasov, Shorena Bolkvadze, Temo Matureli, Iza Nadiradze, Dini Virsaladze, Artiom Alabuliants, Mzekala Berdzenishvili, Ani Melikidze and Galina Bandura have been exhibited.

The exhibition will last till May 11.
Address: 9, Atoneli Str.