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Imprints of the Silk Road
Imprints of the Silk Road
Museum-based, curatorially managed international platform uniting contemporary artists from Silk Road countries. Creating a unified institutional space for graphic arts, traditional and contemporary handmade printmaking techniques.
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Museum-based, curatorially managed international platform uniting contemporary artists from Silk Road countries. Creating a unified institutional space for graphic arts, traditional and contemporary handmade printmaking techniques.
აზერბაიჯანის რესპუბლიკა
Republic of Azerbaijan
Embassy Presentation
Official cooperation framework for the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Georgia — curatorial selection, institutional support, and full exhibition provision for Silk Road – Imprints in Motion.
- 012–5 artists selected by a national curator (works on paper, printmaking, silk printing)
- 02Embassy support for cultural diplomacy and institutional exchange
- 03Full organizer coverage: travel, accommodation, artwork transport, and production
- 04MOMA Tbilisi & National Silk Museum · 28 Nov – 2 Dec 2026
ყაზახეთის რესპუბლიკა
Republic of Kazakhstan
Country Presentation
Curated selection of five Kazakhstani artists for Silk Road – Imprints in Motion — works on paper, printmaking, and mixed media, presented by curators Olya Vesselova and Sanzhar Serikpayev.
- 015 artists · Aizhan Bekkulova, Shamil Guliev, Bagdat Sarsen, Gulbaram Askarova, Bakhtiyar Smagul
- 02Curators: Olya Vesselova & Sanzhar Serikpayev
- 03Works on paper, ink, watercolor, mixed media, and collage
- 04Full country deck — artists, artworks, and curatorial statement
პროექტის მიმოხილვა
Project Overview
- 01Unites contemporary artists from Silk Road countries in a unified institutional space for graphic arts and handmade printmaking.
- 02Georgia, as a historical geo-cultural node, merges ancient traditional techniques with contemporary artistic languages.
- 03Based on ten-year experience of the BEYOND International Print Festival, transformed into a structured institutional program.
- 04Includes: curated museum exhibitions, international conference, Works on Paper Fair, multimedia projects, and site-specific installations.
- 05Institutional, research-oriented, and collector-focused platform strengthening professional networks and cultural diplomacy.
მონაწილეობის ფორმატი
Participation Format
- 01Each country represented by 2–4 artists selected through curatorial consultation and institutional recommendation.
- 02Priority given to artists recommended by museums, cultural institutions, art academies, and residency programs.
- 03All works presented must be available for acquisition.
- 04Welcomes institutional collaboration and support for cultural diplomacy.
- 05Art media representatives from participating countries recommended by embassies or cultural organizations.
შერჩევის კრიტერიუმები
Selection Criteria
- 01Conceptual relevance to the Silk Road theme and contemporary artistic practice
- 02Technical mastery in graphic arts and handmade printmaking techniques
- 03Institutional recognition and professional standing
- 04Balanced dialogue between traditional and contemporary approaches
ორგანიზატორი უზრუნველყოფს
The Organizer Provides
- 01Museum space and exhibition infrastructure
- 02Curatorial supervision and installation planning
- 03Official printed catalogue for each participating artist and partner institution
- 04Comprehensive PR and communication strategy
- 05Media interviews with artists, curators, and institutional representatives
- 06Professional photographic materials and documentary film
- 07Official events: private opening; curated tour for international guests; artist dinner for participants, VIP guests, embassies, and partner organizations
სტრატეგიული მიზნები
Strategic Objectives
- 01Create a unified international artistic space in the field of graphic art and handmade printmaking
- 02Deepen intercultural dialogue among Silk Road countries
- 03Strengthen institutional cooperation and cultural diplomacy
- 04Promote research, collecting interest, and academic engagement
- 05Position the platform and Tbilisi as a regional hub for contemporary art connected to the historical legacy of the Silk Road and contemporary artistic practices