The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and the Europe-Georgia Institute present the exhibition Art & Freedom / Civil Rights In Time of Crisis, bringing together works in various media by 21 artists.

The pandemic has made radical alterations to both daily life and routine of individuals and the global order. We watch on as the new reality poses tests to societal integrity and values, and reveals issues previously masked for years. The works respond to subjects of socio-economic life, rights and mental health – made relevant by the crisis and the pandemic – from a personal perspective. The exhibition explores topics of alienation and isolation and highlights the role of art in freedom of human self-expression.

The works have been selected via open contest. As part of the project, at the Art-Villa Garikula residency, the featured artists worked on a concept presented earlier by them. As a result of discussions and meetings the participants had the opportunity to share their experience and rethink the subject.

Participants: Mari Aqubardia, Tamar Botchorishvili, Bouillon Group, Teo Burki, Misha Gogrichiani, Nino Zirakashvili, Ana Tarashvili, Maka Kiladze, David Kukhalashvili, Teo Maspi, Qeu Meparishvili, Tamar Mtchedlishvili, Mariam Natroshvili / Detu Jincharadze, Natia Chikvaidze / Anushka Chkheidze / Saba Shengelia, Giorgi Khaniashvili, Tamar Khmiadashvili, Salome Jishkariani, Nutsa Jgarkava.

Curated by Salome Sordia

Graphic Design: Elene Gabrichidze

The project is facilitated through the initiative by the Europe-Georgia Institute and financial support by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.