Photos: Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Kober, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Reda Kerbush, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Kober, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Reda Kerbush, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Pirosmani at the National Gallery
Your local guide
Mariam Lomidze
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Highlights
- Pirosmani's paintings, described from outside the gallery
- Georgian modernists of the 1920s, explained
- Rustaveli avenue's art history
- A visit to an artist's studio
- The legend behind the million roses
About this tour
This session covers Niko Pirosmani and Georgian modern art along Rustaveli avenue, though the National Gallery's paintings themselves are described from outside rather than filmed. You hear about the Georgian modernists of the 1920s and the avenue's art history, then visit an artist's studio to see current work in progress. It ends with the legend of the million roses, the story that grew up around Pirosmani's life.
The call opens with a sound check, then talks through the gallery's collection from outside before moving to the studio and back to Rustaveli avenue. Questions are welcome throughout, and a short list of the artists and works mentioned follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone already curious about Pirosmani and Georgian art history rather than seeing the paintings for the first time. It also suits those who want to meet a working artist as part of the same session.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Tbilisi before heading out.
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The National Gallery on Rustaveli 21 min
Outside the National Gallery on Rustaveli avenue, the guide talks through the paintings of Niko Pirosmani and the Georgian modernists of the 1920s held inside, since the works themselves cannot be filmed on the call.
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An artist's studio 21 min
The walk continues to an artist's studio nearby, where the camera moves across works in progress while the artist talks about working in Tbilisi today.
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The story of the million roses 21 min
Back on Rustaveli avenue, the guide tells the story of the million roses, the legend that grew up around Pirosmani's life and gave its name to a well-known song.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Tbilisi: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Churchkhela and Sololaki, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Tbilisi time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Tbilisi, showing you Dry Bridge Market and Georgian National Museum live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Tbilisi live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Tbilisi time (GMT+4)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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