The works of the artist, born in Tbilisi in 1983, deal with the greatest mysteries of our being or such we think we understand at first sight and take for granted. The object of his work is the „unknown" that needs to be explored, not only outside us but also in us. The unknown in us, which can be perceived fleetingly on the surface sometimes and sometimes comes to the very fore.

Besides all the beauty, the creativity, the cultural richness that Georgia brings to the outside world, the country is struggling with major social challenges. these are the issues this outstanding magazine is dedicated to and we are more than proud to present de: nostalgie for the first time in Germany.

De:nostalgia – annual, bilingual, research and interdisplinary magazine focusing on the revaluation and deconstruction of the past.

Founded in 2021, as a response to Covid-19 pandemic, the magazine brings diverse and overlooked voices that question status quo. The first issue was fully funded by the people, while the second issue is in progress and will be released <May 2022>.

We are more than happy to present the multimedia artist Nata Sopromadze as part of the Aisi Daisi project. Her stunning directorial work „dze_ Georgian project“ will be shown in Munich.

As originally intended by the creators of the project, the screening of the video will also be connected to a charity cause in Munich.

Born in 1981 Nata Soromadze is Tbilisi based, Georgian visual artist. After graduation school of Documentary Photography „Sepia” in 2007 she founded photo studio „Bina“ in 2009. Together with her friends she created the first Georgian, online non-commercial magazine, „Beat“ In 2012 „Beat“ continued its existence in the video format in the online TV station „Artarea“ where she was author of several noncommercial fashion films. Her autobiographical photo book “Broken Sea” was a finalist at Unseen Amsterdam. Nata was director of Dze_georgian project, where for the first time Georgia won its first Gold Prize at Epica Awords in 2019.

Established in 2018, Le Chic Radical is a Tbilisi based jewelry brand by creative duo Giorgi Wazowski and Nina Ivanovna.

Focusing on creating body-conscious jewelry, for aesthetically aware humans, designers draw inspiration from different cultures and eras. The limited production jewelry is created by hand in a private studio, using solid sterling silver as the main material, incorporating pearls and semi-precious stones.
In December 2019, the first Le Chic Radical flagship store was opened in Tbilisi, presenting permanent and seasonal collections, together with a selection of designers’ favorite picks.

Le Chic Radical creations can be found in concept stores in Tokyo, Hong Kong, New York etc. Looking to the ancient symbols designers create solid sterling silver pieces with sculptural silhouettes, individualistic design that would go beyond seasons, enhancing the human body and aestheticizing traditions of pure crafts.

Shalva Nikvashvili, a fashion designer by profession, presents a work where costume, and general performativity play a leading role. A mask as a camouflage to protect oneself, to immerse oneself in one’s own traumas, to explore the darkest corners of one’s sexuality, to speak of the surrounding socio-political context, to shock and stun to provoke one to think.

Shalva Nikvashvili (born in 1990 in Sighnaghi) is a multimedia artist who mainly works around the notions of identity and memory, investigating the boundaries of beauty and manipulation. He studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, Faculty of Design, and then went on to study Sculpture at the Royal Academy of Arts in Antwerp. Shalva's works have been exhibited at various European galleries and museums, including the KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin, Barbara Thumm Gallery, Berlin. His work has been covered in leading art publications such as ID magazine, Vice, Metal Magazine and others. In 2021 Shalva worked with Kirill Serebrennikov on the opera ‘Nos’ by D.Shostakovich, Bayerische Staatsoper, and created masks for the performance. Shalva Nikvashvili currently lives and works in Belgium.

Sopho Gongliashvili is one of the most important Georgian jewelry artists.
Gongliashvili's jewelry are handmade original works of art, unique pieces that always hold a special story.
The artist has received several awards for her work and her jewelry is presented from Tokyo to Paris, Moscow and Berlin. In Munich ver work will be on display for the first time.

„The purpose which I serve is very old and unique. This is cloisonné enamel, the technology which was invented by people centuries ago. Everything what is made with this technology is created with the help of love, they bear parts of stories and tales. People feel this and they too fall in love with their jewels. These artworks make us happier and add beauty to our lives.“ tells the artist.

With a lot of modesty in 2019, the idea behind Monetiforme was created.

The name “MONETIFORME” found its origins in the main concept of fabrication : the silver outline that will form the jewel, matches the shapes of the coins. The origins of the coins are various, from all centuries and places. They are usually made of bronze, copper, silver or gold. No two pieces are the same, and to wear these one-of-a kind necklaces is to feel completely unique. It is like wearing a piece of history.
For the first time, MONETIFORME will create exclusive replicas, made of silver, vermeil and copper. These coins have been especially selected for their history, as they retrace Georgian origins starting from Colchian culture.

MONETIFORME cultivates modern design and rich heritage from Georgian artisans to create timeless handcrafted pieces of jewelry. After a careful selection, the outline of each coin is entirely handmade. Each piece is handcrafted in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Giorgi Shengelia is a Georgian photographer. He graduated his photographic education at the Fondazione Studio Marangoni in Florence. Parallel to his activity in documentary photography, he develops a poetic and subtle manner in artistic analog photography. He lives and works in Tbilisi.