Project 12

Project 12 was dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Petre Otskheli, one of the founders of Georgian Modernism. It was the final part of a larger series of events celebrating his legacy.

The project reimagined Otskheli’s works through digital art, neon, video art, animation, 3D art, and sculpture, giving them a new look and meaning for today’s audience.

Its main goal was to revive and reinterpret Otskheli’s ideas and artistic forms, showing how his avant-garde vision can inspire modern creativity.

The project encouraged young artists to create new works based on Otskheli’s heritage and asked important questions:

-How can we create new forms inspired by the past?

-How can we reconnect with our artistic history?

-How can the story of the avant-garde be told through modern technology?

Each artist gave their own answer to these questions, combining history, technology, and culture in their works.

The presentation took place at 1 Galaktion Tabidze Street, Freedom Square. Music by: Gacha Bakradze; Zurkin

Curators: Nina Akhvlediani and Nina Pataridze Concept by: Davit Koroshinadze

Participating artists:

Temo Machavariani

Mariam Sasha

Nikoloz Kapanadze

Gacha Bakradze

Tornike Karchkhadze

Giorgi Mikiashvili

Ketevan Sakarelidze

Gigi Shukakidze (Wunderwerk Architecture)

Keu Meparishvili

Salome Dumbadze

Shalva Tskhovrebadze

Guram Kvaratskhelia

With thanks to Redix Group, Indigo magazine, Hammock, and the Art Palace -Georgian State Museum of Theatre, Music, Cinema, and Choreography for their support.