Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia (a small country located right at the border of Europe and Asia), has been enjoying a slow but consistent rise in popularity among international travelers for the last few years. Its unique, and often incongruous, architecture mixes medieval churches, USSR brutalist buildings and slick modern highrises—all standing against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty. There’s also an active and much-lauded nightlife and club scene, and of course, the rich food culture for which Georgia has rightly become famous among travelers. It wasn’t that long ago that the Republic of Georgia was even being hailed as the fashion capital of Eastern Europe.

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But as much as these and other draws have turned the former Soviet territory into a must-visit destination for travelers in the know, the Tbilisi art scene remains relatively unexplored and only a handful of the most dedicated art explorers make it past famous names like Niko Pirosmani, Elene Akhvlediani and Lado Gudiashvili, aka the “Georgian Goya.” While Georgia’s most famous artists deserve the attention they get, Tbilisi as an arts destination has lots more to offer, from vibrant street art to a growing list of galleries worth making a trip........

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