Bank Republic invited the students of arts and humanities studying at Tbilisi Ivane Javakhishvili State University to the Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery for a Masterclass held my art expert Ketevan Kintsurashvili today. The topic of the Masterclass was the life and work of the prominent immigrant artist Vera Pagava.
After a brief tour around the gallery, Ketevan Kintsurashvili sat down with the students in the exhibition hall, in the surrounding of Vera Pagava's artworks, and spoke about the uniqueness of her art. At the end of the Masterclass, the art expert answered the questions of the audience.
The exhibition of the paintings of Vera Pagava at the National Gallery opened in Mid-September. The paintings were initially planned to stay in Georgia for a month. However, due to the high public interest, the decision was made to give the Georgian art lovers an opportunity to enjoy the artworks of Vera Pagava for a little longer.
Teiko Kandelaki, Head of Corporate Communication Department: "It is very important for Bank Republic, as a socially responsible banking institution, to maintain its close ties with students and future generation, and to participate in the formation of their value system. We have invited Ms. Ketevan Kintsurashvili, the art expert, to conduct the Masterclass for the art students. She knew Vera Pagava in person and was close to her works even in the early period. Bank Republic will be pleased to organize events for students in the future, contributing to having the young generation who appreciates genuine art.