Tbilisi Art Fair 2026

Tbilisi Art Fair 2026

Tbilisi Art Fair (TAF) 2026 to Take Place on May 21–24 in Tbilisi, Organized by ExpoGeorgia in Partnership with SOLO From May 21–24, 2026, ExpoGeorgia will host Tbilisi Art Fair (TAF) 2026 — an international contemporary art fair organized by ExpoGeorgia in partnership with SOLO.

TAF has established itself as one of the leading contemporary art platforms in the region, connecting the artistic scenes of the Caucasus, Central and Eastern Europe with the international art community.

The 2026 edition brings together 35 galleries and curatorial platforms, while The Hive — the fair’s independent artist section — presents 42 artists, including 31 Georgian and 11 international participants from 8 countries.

Among the participating international artists and galleries are Pentti Sammallahti, Masao Yamamoto, Kristoffer Albrecht, and others.

TAF 2026 creates a space where diverse contemporary artistic perspectives and current cultural dialogues come together. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover both established and emerging artists, while also engaging with an extensive public program.

The fair program includes performances, workshops, educational initiatives, and public talks, including SOLO X TAF Talks and SOLO X TAF Kids.

The mission of TAF is to support the development of contemporary art and strengthen connections between local and international art scenes.

Main Partner of TAF 2026: SOLO

Supporters and Partners:

• Bentley — Supporter of the Young Artists Section

• HERIO — Official Audio Experience Partner

• Athinati — Media Partner

• Tbilisi City Hall

• Citizeni

• Adjara Group

• Aldagi Insurance

• Art Foundation Anagi

• Caparol Georgia

Parallel Program Highlights

1. The Mother Pillar of Kvareli (Beginnings of Our Consciousness)

Levani (Levan Mindiashvili) + invited artists

In partnership with Kvareli Foundation

The Mother Pillar I is the first instalment in a developing series of multifunctional public installations. Following its presentation at TAF, the installation will move to the grounds of the Kvareli Foundation for Contemporary Art. The project explores Georgian consciousness, cosmology, architecture, sound, fashion, and collective cultural memory through a multidisciplinary public installation.

Pavilion 3

2. Human Acts Group exhibition by VAADS students and graduates

Curated by Irena Popiashvili and Giorgi Miminoshvili

The exhibition explores the relationship between personal and historical memory, examining how past events continue to shape present realities through contemporary artistic practices.

Artists include: Ana Shonia, Around the Studio (Ano Jishkariani, Tika Shelia), Zuki Bebia, Mia Tebidze, Mariam Pureliani and more.

Pavilion 4

3. SOLO X TAF Talks

TAF Talks is a discussion series bringing together curators, collectors, and institutional representatives to explore key developments shaping today’s contemporary art landscape.

The 2026 edition focuses on the fair’s central theme — collecting — and examines the role of collectors, institutions, and foundations in shaping cultural narratives across the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe.

Pavilion 5 (Orangerie)

4. Commonplaces

An international group exhibition bringing together artists from Finland, Japan, and Spain. Through photography and visual narratives, the exhibition explores everyday environments and shared cultural experiences.

Artists:

• Pentti Sammallahti

• Kristoffer Albrecht

• Mikael Siirilä

• Masao Yamamoto

• Ikumo Motosugi

• Munemasa Takahashi

• Ariadna Arnés

• Marc Ávila Català

• Xavier Manrique

Pavilion 6

5. ALL THAT MATERIAL CULTURE

Soviet Georgian Industrial Graphic Design, 1950–1990

Curator: Vija Skangale

The exhibition explores Soviet Georgian industrial graphic design through archival materials, highlighting the relationship between design, ideology, and cultural identity.

Pavilion 6 - A documentary exploring political drawing during the Yugoslav wars and the role of artists as witnesses to conflict.

In partnership with the French Embassy, Doca, and Amirani Cinema.

Amirani Cinema

Visitor Information

May 21–24, 2026

Official Opening: May 21, 17:00

Opening Hours: 12:00–20:00

Tickets are available via Biletebi.ge, at: tbilisiartfair.art and on-site during the fair.

Contact: marketing@tbilisiartfair.art

+995 599 540475 +995 599 550240

Media Partner: Indacy Media