Description

Number Of Pages: 121
Dimensions: 27 × 15 cm
Languages: Georgian and English
Publisher: Indigo
Year Published: 2024
Cover: Softcover

Short Description: Arsen Beriashvili – Poster Painter is a bilingual photobook that delves into the life and work of Arsen Beriashvili, a self-taught artist whose cinematic posters became iconic in Soviet-era Tbilisi. After World War II, Beriashvili began creating posters for the Apollo Cinema, and his works soon adorned the facades of other cinemas as well. His creations became an integral part of the city’s urban landscape, shaping its visual identity. This photobook gathers and preserves memories and fragmented knowledge about Beriashvili, offering insights into his artistic legacy.

Artist Bio: Arsen Beriashvili was a self-taught artist who, after World War II, began working at the Apollo Cinema in Tbilisi. His cinematic posters became an integral part of the city’s urban landscape, shaping its visual identity. Despite his significant contribution to the city’s art scene, Beriashvili remained largely unseen, and his works were often fleeting decorations that adorned the facades of cinemas. This photobook aims to preserve and present his artistic legacy.