Irakli Chikovani
Irakli Chikovani is a Georgian artist known for his expertise in easel painting. He was born and raised in Tkibuli, Georgia, where he completed his early education at the local public school from 1991 to 2000.
In 2000, Irakli began his formal art education at the “I. Nikoladze National Art School” in Tbilisi, where he specialized in easel painting. He completed his studies there in 2004. Shortly after, he enrolled at the prestigious “Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts,” continuing his focus on easel painting and earning his degree in 2008.
In 2008-2010, he furthered his education by graduating from the Tbilisi State Academy with a focus on easel paintings. Since 2011, Irakli has been an active member of the “Artists Union,” contributing to the Georgian art scene with his work and exhibitions.
With a rich artistic journey spanning 25 years, Irakli has honed his skills and developed a distinctive style characterized by expressive impressionism. A well-respected figure in the global art community, Irakli is a frequent participant and member of art planners in various countries. His paintings, delving into social issues and embracing the beauty of still life, have garnered widespread acclaim and are proudly housed in private collections across diverse countries, including Germany, Israel, Switzerland, Belgium, USA, Lithuania, Spain, France, Italy, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Singapore, and more.
Beyond his role as an artist, Irakli is passionate about supporting emerging talents, actively collecting rare works from the new generation of gifted artists. The establishment of his own gallery, “Annedia,” stands testament to his commitment to providing a platform for artistic expression.
He is currently spearheading the creation of an art residence dedicated to international knowledge sharing. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and cultivate a new generation of influential artists. Irakli Chikovani’s biography is not just a chronicle of personal artistic accomplishments but a testament to his enduring commitment to the growth and enrichment of the global artistic landscape.
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition, Ajara Art Museum Gallery, 2024, Batumi
Solo Exhibition, Ajara Art Museum Gallery, 2023, Batumi
International Festival , 2023, Nida
International art festival "Poti", 2023, Poti
Solo Exhibition "Jazz time", Tbilisi 26th Jazz Festival, 2023, Tbilisi
Solo Exhibition, Tbilisi National Conservatory, 2023, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition "Arcadia", Georgian Culture Days in Milan, 2022, Milan
Signagi Art Festival, 2022, Signagi
Group Exhibition, Contemporary Art Space , 2022, Batumi
Solo Exhibition, Georgian Art Palace, 2022, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, Modern Gallery "Moma", 2020, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, Gallery “Art Tent“, 2019, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, Chateau Mukhrani, 2019, Mtskheta
Group Exhibition “117sm and 59days”, Iart Gallery, 2019, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition “Laghidze Waters”, National Gallery, 2018, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition “2x2=5”, Hotel Rooms, 2018, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition “39 steps”, Gate Gallery, 2018, Tbilisi
Personal Exhibition “Fly over”, Shato Mukhrani, 2018, Mtskheta
Group Exhibition “Art portal”, Iart Gallery, 2017, Tbilisi
Personal Exhibition, Art palace, Georgian Museum, 2017, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition "Centro Civico Barcelona” , 2016, Barcelona
Group Exhibition, Cadena gallery, 2016, New York
Group Exhibition, Emmanuel Fremmin gallery, 2016, New York
Solo Exhibition “Inversion”, SFUMATO gallery, 2016, Tbilisi
Solo Exhibition “Moving on red light“, Tsiteli kvadrati gallery, 2015, Tbilisi
Solo Exhibition, International Jazz Day at Rustaveli Theatre, 2015, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, National Library of Georgia, 2015, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition “Tiflis brunch”, Café gallery, 2015, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, the US Embassy in Georgia, 2015, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, “Vernisage” Gallery, 2014, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, Gallery “Red Cube”, 2014, Tokyo
Group Exhibition, Voroneji gallery, 2014, Voronezh
Group Exhibition “Young Georgian artists“, Tbilisi Museum of History “Qarvasla”, 2014, Tbilisi
Art Academy Group Exhibition “Art of Drawing”, 2013, Yerevan
International Art Festival “Inter Art Batumi” , 2013, Batumi
International Sculpture Symposium "Autumn Inspiration", 2013, Penza
International Art Festival “Inter Art Marbela 2013” , 2013, Marbella
Group Exhibition “Space”, Gallery “Vernissage”, 2013, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 2013, Tbilisi
International Art Festival “Inter Art Batumi”, 2012, Batumi
Exhibition dedicated to Georgian folk days, 2012, Tbilisi
Art academy group exhibition “Art of drawing” , 2012, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, “Vernissage” gallery, 2012, Tbilisi
Young Artists group exhibition “Meeting the present and the past”, Tbilisi Museum of History “Qarvasla”, 2011, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, The Museum of Literature, 2011, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition “Chopin Music in Paintings”, National Library of Georgia, 2010, Tbilisi
Young Artists Group Exhibition, “Vernissage” gallery , 2010, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition “Colour Boat”, "Riverside Studio" gallery, 2010, London
Exhibition “Artisterium 2010”, 2010, Tbilisi
Exhibition, Jazz Festival, 2010, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition (International Festival), State Academy of Arts, 2010, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, Borjomi gallery, 2010, Borjomi
Group Exhibition “Haydn”, Art Academy Gallery, 2010, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, Austrian National Library, 2010, Vienna
Tbilisi Auction House, 2010, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, Gallery “Didube Plaza”, 2009, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition ”Day and Night”, “Kopala–Vernissage“ gallery, 2009, Tbilisi
Participated in the creation of Tserovani pano collage – “Love built all that had been ruined by the hostility”, 2009, Tserovani
Group Exhibition “Old and New Generation”, “Vernissage“ gallery, 2009, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition “Color Boat“, Adjara Museum, 2009, Batumi
Group Exhibition “Color Boat”, Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, 2009, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition ”Music in painting”, 2008, Tbilisi
Jewish people (Sokhnuti) young artists' exhibition “Anne Frank”, 2008, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition dedicated to Marc Chagall 120 anniversary, 2007, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, "Universe" gallery, 2005, Tbilisi
Group Exhibition, Contemporary Art Gallery, 2004, Tbilisi