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National Gallery Hosts Exhibition of Irakli Parjiani's Works
The Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery will host an exhibition of Irakli Parjiani’s works together with Niko Pirosmani’s paintings from November 2, 2021, to February 1, 2022.
Irakli Parjiani was a laureate of the Niko Pirosmani Award. Presenting the works of two great artists in one exhibition space offers viewers the opportunity to dive into the compelling context of 20th-century Georgian art. This project, which unites distinguished masters, is remarkable in terms of discovering parallels and differences, individuality and influence, evaluation of the artistic process, and a rethinking of cultural heritage.
Irakli Parjiani restored religious themes in Georgian art – a tradition that had been discontinued after Pirosmani as a result of the enforcement of Soviet ideology. The works of these two artists are completely different regarding their artistic and stylistic features. Nevertheless, they both demonstrated a similar position related to the expression of humanist and existential issues through culture.
The exhibition will present 80 works (paintings, graphic works, and illustrations) by Irakli Parjiani drawn together from the museum and private collections. Some of the works (approximately 30 pieces) will be displayed for the first time. A catalog will also be published following the exhibition.