‘Embedded Practices’: an artist talk and a personal exhibition opening of Natela Grigalashvili. In this talk, Natela reflects on her long-term work in rural communities and her focus on everyday life. Drawing from her own experience, she will speak about how working in familiar environments shapes the way she photographs, how trust develops over time, how relationships influence what can be captured, and why returning to the same places matters.
Rather than searching for extraordinary moments, Natela will discuss the importance of staying with what is already there, and how meaning gradually emerges through time and proximity.
The talk is moderated by Lizi Kutchukhidze. Embedded Practices is co-curated by Fotografia team and Myriam Grigalashvili.
Date: Sunday, April 26th
Time: 6 PM
21 Revaz Tabukashvili St
The talk will have a live English translation for non-Georgian speakers.
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Natela Grigalashvili is a Georgian documentary photographer known for her long-term, in-depth visual storytelling. Her work often focuses on rural communities, cultural identity, and the lived experiences of people in remote or marginalized regions of Georgia. With a background in photojournalism, she has developed several independent photographic series exploring themes such as migration, tradition, and everyday life in mountain villages and border areas. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally and featured in numerous publications. In addition to her photographic work, Natela has led educational initiatives and workshops aimed at empowering young people and amateur photographers in rural areas through visual storytelling.
