Fotografia Gallery presents Eyewitness, a group exhibition featuring photographs that document the ongoing demonstrations in Georgia.
Within the context of the current protests, photographers have uniquely positioned themselves as both participants and observers. By combining their civic engagement with their commitment to artistic practice, they have produced a body of work that reflects both factual realities and the emotional weight of these times.
Fotografia Gallery offers its space to resident and guest photographers to showcase the unfiltered reality of today’s Georgia. We invite viewers to engage with these works not only for their socio-political relevance but also for their sheer visual impact.
Dina Oganova (DIKARKA) is a documentary photographer, educator, and bookmaker based in Tbilisi. She focuses on long-term personal projects in Georgia and post-Soviet countries, with an emphasis on women’s and young girls’ rights, as well as social and political topics. Over the years, she has received numerous accolades, including the 2011 KOLGA TBILISI PHOTO special author prize and a 2012 Production Grant from the Open Society Foundation. Recognized as one of the best young and emerging photographers under 30, she has received the PDN’s 30 to Watch honor and been a finalist for the Wallis Annenberg Prize. Dina has also won the European Union Prize for Journalism, the Multimedia Production Lab Grants, and the prestigious Litera Award for her documentary book sHEROes. Her work, including projects like I Am Georgia, My Place, Frozen Waves, and #MeToo, has been exhibited globally. Her handmade photobook My Place is part of the Metropolitan Museum’s personal collection.
David Grigoryan born in Tbilisi and raised in Ukraine, is now based in Tbilisi. Specializing in street photography, David has documented significant events such as the war in Ukraine and the borderization of conflict zones such a Tskhinvali region , Nagorno Karabakh, Davit Gareji monastery complex and recent events in Tbilisi. Capturing raw, powerful images that speak to the human experience in times of conflict. Grown weary of the harsh realities, David also enjoys photographing nature, though it is rapidly disappearing.
Tbel Abuseridze (b. 1995) is a Georgian multimedia artist based in Tbilisi, primarily working in photography. His artistic journey began with a strong foundation in documentary photography, adhering to the classic traditions of the genre. Recently, however, Abuseridze has expanded his practice to include experimental and conceptual photography, blending these styles to create a distinctive and dynamic body of work. This duality – where documentary meets the experimental – is becoming a defining characteristic of his artistic voice.
Abuseridze’s inspiration is deeply rooted in his environment, capturing contemporary processes that are both personally significant and nationally relevant.
Abuseridze is actively engaged in documenting political movements within Georgia, particularly demonstrations. His work extends beyond national borders; following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he traveled twice to Ukraine, capturing the human stories that emerge amidst conflict.
Dato Koridze is a Tbilisi based artist. He is the author of a number of projects talking about social inequality, minority rights or communities’ approach to different suppressive topics. He is also a winner of many international festivals. Dato Koridze’s photo projects appeared in different world’s influential publishings. For now he is a part of the team of Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty’s Tbilisi office. He continues working on his personal projects.
Giorgi Kiknadze (b. 1992, Tbilisi, Georgia) is a self-taught documentary photographer driven by deep intellectual curiosity and a keen interest in exploring political, social, and subcultural life and issues. His work primarily consists of long-term documentary projects, often spanning years, allowing him to closely observe change, capture transformation, and amplify the voices of people and issues that might otherwise go unheard.
Kiknadze’s photography is characterized by his presence at the epicenter of events, on the front lines, making viewers feel like part of the process rather than mere observers.
Davit Sitchinava Born on March 25, 2002, in Moscow to a family of Georgian refugees, Davit Sitchinava’s journey has been shaped by history, movement, and passion. While his mother’s parents were forced to relocate to Moscow, Russia, war led his father’s parents to settle in Odesa, Ukraine, where Davit spent long summers as a child.
A former (or perhaps still undecided) footballer, Davit dedicated much of his life to the sport. However, a chance encounter with his sister’s camera sparked a new passion. What began as simple snapshots of his best friend, quickly evolved into a deep love for photography. Over the years, Davit has honed his craft, developing his skills through experience and self-learning.
Davit’s photography is deeply tied to the political and social landscape of Georgia. Through his lens, he documents moments of resistance, solidarity, and hope, offering a powerful visual narrative of Georgia’s ongoing struggles and transformations.
