The creative period of the artist Guram Gelovani (1928–1986) fell within the so-called “post-Stalinist” era, a time when cultural developments in Georgia were still largely shaped by the ideological politics of the totalitarian state. While socialist realism remained the dominant artistic doctrine, a slight cultural “thaw” began to emerge.

The life of Valerian Sidamon-Eristavi unfolded during a challenging turning point in Georgia's history. A devoted patriot, his deep love for his homeland can be seen reflected throughout his artistic legacy.

The village of Kortskheli is located in the Samegrelo region, approximately eight kilometers northeast of Zugdidi. The Church of the Mother of God stands on the edge of the village, surrounded by subtropical trees. Over the past two centuries, a cemetery has been developed around it.

When Avto Varazi was first introduced to the writer Guram Rcheulishvili, Guram told his friend of his new acquaintance as they were saying goodbye: “This man is really a true artist.” Rcheulishvili, an outstanding writer, had recognized a kindred spirit in Varazi. Indeed, the word “true” perfectly captures Avto Varazi’s personality, as expressed in his art.

Borjomi Central Park, formerly known as Mineral Waters Park, is situated in the narrow gorge of the Shavtskala (Borjomula) River. Its history is closely tied to that of the Borjomi spa itself.

Temo Japaridze is one of the most prominent representatives of Georgian Soviet art. Although he belonged to the generation of the 1960s and 1970s, he greatly differed from his contemporaries in his courage, exploration of existentialism, intuitive coherence in relation to time, and immense individuality. From the 1950s to the restoration of Georgia's independence, several Soviet artists experienced "artistic crucifixion" or "Golgotha."

Some artists live lives so entwined with their work that the two become inseparable. Gayane Khachaturian is one such artist—a woman who, from the moment she emerged on the artistic stage, captivated attention. Her paintings invite viewers into a phantasmagoric realm, breaking free from the constraints of everyday reality and guiding them on an endless, dreamlike journey.

Batumi, Georgia’s maritime gateway, boasts a long and rich history. In the Late Middle Ages, the city fell under Turkish control, and became part of the Ottoman Empire, a status it retained until 1878, when it was taken over by the Russian Empire. During the final years of Ottoman rule, Batumi was home to a diverse, multiethnic population, including a sizeable Orthodox Christian community that was primarily made up of Greeks. Between 1865 and 1871, this community built a church in their neighbourhood that was dedicated to St Nicholas, located at the present-day intersection of King Parnavaz and Zviad Gamsakhurdia streets.

Nikoloz (Koka) Ignatov (1937–2002) was the key figure in Georgian art and culture during the 1960s -1980s. His first well-known work was the 1965 production of the play ‘The Wisdom of Lies’ at the Rustaveli Theater, which was directed by Nana Khatiskatsi and Tengiz Maghalashvili and was based on the fables of Sulkhan Saba Orbeliani. With its vibrant colors and creative expressiveness, the artist's background panel for this performance, which depicted a fairy-tale metaphor of the Georgian terrain, prompted audience applause as soon as the curtain opened.

During and after the October Revolution of 1917, Georgia, and particularly Tbilisi, became a refuge for exiled, gifted artists, many of whom had a significant impact on the development of Georgian fine arts. Among them was the renowned Russian painter and graphic designer Vasily Shukhaev.

In the old Georgian language, Vani implies a residence, dwelling, or monastery. As a name signifying a location in Imereti, it first appeared in recorded data in the 1870s. This is how the "Vani Gospels" inscription, as well as the descriptions of the German traveler Guldenstedt, refer to the village, which is now known as "Upper Vani" and is famous for the Archangel Church erected during the 11th and 12th centuries. According to Vakhushti Bagrationi, an 18th-century Georgian historian and geographer, Vani was known as "Sachino."

The role of the distinguished historian and public figure Ivane Javakhishvili in the development of almost all fields of the humanities is especially remarkable. His work marked the beginning of a new era in Georgia—not only in the development of historical studies, but also in many related fields.

Sergo Chakhoiants belonged to the generation of artists of the 1950s, though it wasn’t until the 2000s that he gained recognition. His son, Alexander Chakhoiants, shared that the artist's lifelong dream was to hold a personal exhibition, a goal that remained unfulfilled. Sergo was deeply committed to his painting, spending more time in his studio than at home. His wife, an art critic, believed in his talent, and when Sergo was working, she often told their children not to disturb him. He never thought of his artistic subjectivism or distinctive style as exceptional, and often justified it to his family that he could not paint in any other way.

Bediani is a small town in Tsalka Municipality, located in the historic province of Trialeti. It was established in 1954 in connection with the construction of the Khrami Hydroelectric Power Station. The medieval Monastery of the Mother of God is situated on the edge of the town, on a wooded hillside. Prior to the founding of the town, the area around the monastery was uninhabited for many years. The historic name of the site is Vardisubani.

Paris, autumn 1959. The Galerie Charpentier is getting ready for its traditional exhibition of artists - graduates from the Paris School. But then Raymond Naceta the gallery's director, decides to launch an unusual experiment: in order to objectively describe the current art scene in Paris, he contacts five authorized art experts with diverse creative interests and asks them to exhibit seven artists with their most recent three pieces.