In this conversation, artist Natalya Gudovich reflects on a practice shaped by metaphysical inquiry, symbolic systems, mythology, and the material presence of marble. Living and working in Carrara, she approaches art as a way of engaging with questions that exceed the immediate social or political moment: love, death, eternity, the imaginal world, and the relationship between inner experience and universal structures. Artist practice moves between painting, sculpture, multime

You work across painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, and mural painting. How do you decide which medium is most appropriate for a particular idea? For me, it’s actually the opposite: I look at the medium and directly figure out what will be depicted. Often, the texture itself suggests what should be there. For example, a knot in the wood might tell me where a line should bend, a hole in the concrete might mark where a point should go, or a natural curve shows where one

At Castello Art Residency 2026, Martha Guillorn presents an installation rooted in the intimate afterlife of language—how words, memories, and unfinished conversations continue to resonate through the body. Her practice turns personal grief into tactile sculptural structures, using electrical wire, coded text, wood, and architectural references to create a space where language becomes less about direct translation and more about touch, rhythm, concealment, and emotional prese

As part of Castello Art Residency 2026, Ekaterina Ilina reinterprets traditional Italian apotropaic masks through a contemporary sculptural language. Drawing on ideas of protection, vulnerability, and the Earth as a shared home, her work brings together cement, mosaic, construction materials, and local stone to explore the fragile boundary between history, landscape, and decay. Your project draws inspiration from traditional Italian apotropaic masks. What first attracted you

Your work brings together traditional craft techniques and contemporary artistic expression. How do you see this relationship? -This is not just art, but the revival of past cultural codes, traditional ornaments and their interweaving with the rhythm of modern life. What makes your artistic practice deeply personal for you? -It is personal and emotional, because each knot and stitch passes through my inner world, requires exceptional patience, and carries a memory of emotions

Margarita Ghazaryan is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice is centered on embroidery and textile art. Through traditional techniques, she investigates social structures, stereotypes, collective memory, and women's experiences. Working at the intersection of research and material practice, Ghazaryan transforms embroidery from a domestic craft into a critical artistic language. Could you tell us about your artistic practice and the themes you explore? — I am Margarita Gh

Hello. We are here at the Tbilisi Art Fair today. Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your artworks? - Hello, I am Giorgi Kavelashvili. Today I am presenting two artworks here, created using acrylic and tempera. Is this your first time participating in the Tbilisi Art Fair, or have you taken part before? - This is my first time. How has your day been so far? How are you finding the experience? - It’s been very interesting. I enjoy observing how the energy I put into

Mari Ataneli - Hello. - Could you please briefly introduce yourself and your work? - I am Mariam, a modern dance dancer and choreographer. Currently, my project is presented here. - Could you tell us more about this direction? - It’s video art combined with a live installation The video captures a performance, and the rope installation here represents a visual continuation of that movement. It’s an exploration of human interaction with boundaries. The performance shows how we

Guela Patiashvili - Hello. Could you please briefly introduce yourself and comment on your work? - I am Guela, an artist. Painter. Sometimes sculpture also becomes a subject of my work. I work in several different directions. One of them, which is presented here, is the animal theme, specifically the theme of dogs. By the way, there are some of my sculptures installed in Tbilisi - three sculptures of stray dogs stand in the Red Park. Many people know me for this, as a dog pai

Tbilisi Art Fair 2026 once again confirmed its status as one of the key platforms for contemporary art in the region, bringing together artists, galleries, and independent initiatives from Georgia and beyond. Our editorial team visited the fair, explored the exhibitions, and spoke with participants across the booths about current artistic processes, the local scene, and its ongoing transformations. Tbilisi Art Fair is an annual contemporary art fair held in Tbilisi since 2018