The proposed bill has also been referred to as the 'Russia law'

A museum director, theatre director and artist describe the lack of hope—and warn that cultural sanctions may cause the intelligentsia to unite against the west

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, exhibitors at the third edition of Georgia's premier commercial art event hoped to dispel the idea that the nation "exists on the periphery of Russia”

A successful second edition of the fair, with visits to houses and studios, and lots of collateral shows

It has art schools, tradition, a culturally rich catchment area, and a true-grit backer

Georgian capital hosted its first art fair last week and new galleries are opening, but it is still early days