Tbilisi Street Art

Tbilisi, the vibrant capital of Georgia, has long been a hub of cultural expression and creativity. Many are attracted to the city by its historical sites and impressive architecture, yet the colorful street art culture of Tbilisi remains a hidden gem for most. Through a mix of Murals and Graffiti, the city streets tell stories of its past, present, and the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity.

Graffiti in Tbilisi’s Streets

Street art in Georgia started in the 2000s, the culture has developed and refined in the past few years, as many new artists have appeared.

Graffiti is the only cost-free platform for artists in Georgia. To gain recognition and express their personal opinions, artists find that street art is the most effective way to establish their own identity. Georgian street artists use walls, bridges, and even abandoned buildings as their canvases, infusing the urban landscape with color and creativity. What makes Tbilisi street art unique is its role as a platform for self-expression and social commentary. Many artists use their work to convey powerful messages, addressing issues ranging from politics to cultural identity.

They have transformed the city’s appearance by painting old Soviet buildings, rejuvenating abandoned structures, and adding a fresh touch to underground passages and modern concrete buildings with a vibrant array of colors. These changes not only look visually appealing but also have the power to uplift our moods in our daily lives.

Tbilisi Street Art Festival – ‘Fabrikaffiti’

Do you want to know where the young generation in Tbilisi spends their time? You will be surprised because it’s an old Soviet-era sewing factory called – Fabrika. The factory has undergone a remarkable transformation and become a multifunctional urban space, which combines various types of cafes, shops, workspaces, and hostels. This place is for rebellious minds to create and share.

The main feature of Fabrika is its graffiti-covered appearance. Here, you will find the only graffiti shop in Tbilisi, where you will purchase high-quality aerosol paint (spray), markers, and other essentials for street art. The name of the shop is Graffiti Dealers, which supplies artists with materials. Fabrika Tbilisi and CRU Crew are the organizers of the annual international urban art festival “Fabrikaffiti”, which has been held since 2016. Both foreign and local artists repaint the walls of the Fabrika every year. The festival also combines other Hip-Hop elements, such as B-Boy, Djing, Graffiti, Sketch Battle, Breakdance, sharing knowledge, MC and Hip-Hop Selectors, skateboarding, etc. They often organize panel discussions and invite renowned graffiti artists and speakers.

Colorful murals in Tbilisi’s neighborhoods

In 2019, the Mural Festival commenced uniting talents from around the world with local muralists to breathe new life into the city’s once-dull Soviet-era buildings. As you stroll through the streets of Tbilisi, It’s like wandering through an open-air art gallery. Foreign artists get acquainted with Georgian culture, combine their art with Georgia, and create masterpieces that represent a mixture of cultures.

The Festival of Murals also has an App, where all the murals of Tbilisi are combined with their locations on the map. If you decide to visit the urban exhibition, get the app and plan your routes.

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