This October, Gallery 4710 will participate in the prestigious Asia Now Paris Art Fair, showcasing works by three renowned Georgian artists: Tamar Nadiradze, Merab Gugunashvili, and Merab Kopaleishvili. This year’s exhibition brings together a diverse selection of mediums, highlighting the gallery’s dedication to showcasing unique artistic expressions.
Gugunashvili’s small ceramic sculptures and Nadiradze’s works on paper, alongside ceramic tiles, form a cohesive body of work that delves into the deeply personal themes of identity, home, and self. Through their artwork, the artists invite viewers into an intimate narrative, told through the raw yet refined language of visual art.
Additionally, Merab Kopaleishvili’s striking pieces are presented in collaboration with Reach Art Visual, one of the leading Georgian art organization known for promoting Georgian art on the international stage.
Gallery 4710: Championing Emerging Georgian Art
Founded five years ago in Tbilisi, Gallery 4710 was the first gallery in the city dedicated to promoting emerging art. The gallery quickly made its mark on the Georgian art scene by offering a platform for young, experimental artists. Notably, it has also been a key advocate for queer art and the empowerment of female artists. This progressive focus has positioned Gallery 4710 as a source of inspiration for many up-and-coming Georgian artists.
Over the years, the gallery has collaborated with a growing roster of artists who have since made names for themselves in the contemporary art world. Among them are Tamar Nadiradze and Merab Gugunashvili, both of whom have participated in a wide array of international exhibitions, including at Frieze London and Arco Lisbon. At Arco 2024, Gallery 4710 was recognized as the best gallery in a curated section by Chus Martínez, further solidifying its reputation on the global stage.
Artist Profiles
Tamar Nadiradze (b.1991)
Tamar Nadiradze is a visual artist based in Tbilisi. She studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts (2010-2014), specializing in Book Illustration and Design, and later completed an informal master’s program at the Center for Contemporary Art – Tbilisi (2016). Her work focuses on themes including social anthropology, mythology, psychology, and gender. Nadiradze primarily works with paper and watercolor, developing a signature style that explores the relationship between personal identity and broader social narratives. She has been an artist-in-residence at the KAIR Art Residency in Slovakia and has exhibited widely in Georgia and abroad.
Merab Kopaleishvili (b.1967)
Born in Senaki, Georgia, Merab Kopaleishvili showed an early talent for art, beginning to draw at the age of three. Despite pursuing his studies at Toidze Arts School and the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, Kopaleishvili faced numerous challenges, often having to balance his artistic ambitions with a more practical livelihood as a market vendor. Despite these constraints, he developed a distinctive style, working with oil painting and papier-mâché sculptures. His first solo exhibition in 2022 at the Tbilisi History Museum marked a turning point in his career, leading to his discovery by Reach Art Visual and his inclusion in the Tbilisi Art Fair (TAF) in 2024. Kopaleishvili’s work reflects his personal journey and a unique approach to Georgian contemporary art.
Merab Gugunashvili (b.1979)
Merab Gugunashvili was born in Tbilisi and earned his master’s degree in Artistic Ceramics from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. His work spans several mediums, including ceramics, textiles, painting, and installation. Gugunashvili’s art addresses powerful themes such as social stereotypes, gender, identity, and sexuality. He is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional ceramic forms, creating works that challenge viewers’ perceptions of these issues. He continues to live and work in Tbilisi, where his work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, both solo and group.
As Gallery 4710 presents the works of Tamar Nadiradze, Merab Gugunashvili, and Merab Kopaleishvili at the Asia Now Paris Art Fair, it once again demonstrates its commitment to nurturing and promoting the most promising talents in contemporary Georgian art. The gallery’s influence extends far beyond the borders of Georgia, and its collaboration with international fairs such as Asia Now helps Georgian artists gain the recognition they deserve on the global stage.
