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I n t r o d u c t i o n

The concept of Collect Art emerged in late December 2019 as a response to support both Georgian
and international artists amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic. However, the amalgamation
of accumulated experience over the years and ongoing creative processes urged us to expand and
diversify the roles of Collect Art.

In our daily lives, we are granted the privilege to visually conceptualize various ideas—an essence
mirrored in art. Art, with its myriad presentations, encompasses a spectrum of visual, ordinary, and
performative works. These creations, born from the imaginative and technical prowess of artists,
beckon appreciation for their beauty, emotion, conceptual depth, or primitivism.

The '101 Contemporary artists and more...' book series serves as an aesthetic exploration of what
contemporary art offers to viewers and how it intertwines with literature. Through this series, our aim is
to showcase artists and writers who are actively shaping today's history—individuals worthy of
attention, inspiring exploration of the unconventional and unexpected. We aspire to evoke emotions,
challenge preconceptions, and provoke introspection, leaving readers and viewers occasionally
feeling exposed, vulnerable, yet authentically natural.

Collect Art's mission is to forge connections between Georgian and international cultural events and
artists, providing a platform for diverse perspectives. By doing so, we aim to encourage others to
contemplate from alternative angles and make the realm of art more accessible to those passionate
about cultural exploration.