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Dimitri Antadze

Dimitri Antadze is a renowned Georgian artist, distinguished by his imaginative depth and fairy tale influences.
Through his unique style, he opens up a world of free perception. Born in 1963 in Tbilisi, Georgia, Dimitri began
his artistic education at the Nikoladze School of Arts, where he earned a teacher’s degree in drawing and
received an Honors Diploma for his final work. Afterward, he continued his studies in monumental arts at the
Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, where, in 1988, he graduated with the highest honors diploma and later joined
the academy as a lecturer from 1991 to 2005. In addition to his painting, Dimitri has contributed to theatrical
and scenographic designs for Georgian and Turkish theaters, including stage adaptations of works by
renowned playwrights such as Tennessee Williams, Molière, and Alexey Arbuzov. During the challenging 1990s
in Georgia, Dimitri moved to Japan, where he held nine solo exhibitions between 1994 and 2006. His years in
Japan profoundly impacted his art, influencing his style in subtle and meaningful ways. Dimitri works with oil
painting, mixed media, and traditional Japanese Washi paper. His oil paintings are known for their rich textures
and vibrant colors, while his mixed media pieces incorporate diverse materials to create layered, intricate
compositions. The use of Washi paper, influenced by his time in Japan, adds unique texture and depth to his
works. Dimitri Antadze’s art has received international acclaim, establishing him as a significant figure in the
global art scene. His paintings have been exhibited in numerous countries, including Japan, France, the
Netherlands, Turkey, Belgium, and Georgia. Throughout his career, Dimitri has presented solo exhibitions in
renowned galleries worldwide, including Tokyo’s “Kubota Gallery”, “Gris Albion” in Cannes, and “Goda Gallery”
in Amsterdam. In addition to his solo exhibitions, he has participated in group shows in major cities such as
Paris, Vienna, Philadelphia, and others. In recent years, Dimitri has focused on large-scale canvases. He
constantly experiments with new textures and layering, letting the materials guide his creative process. Dimitri
continues to reach new audiences with his recent exhibitions on the international stage. In June 2023, his
works were displayed at Palazzo Sant’Elia in Palermo, Italy. This was followed by an exhibition at the Library of
Congress in Washington, DC, in October 2023.

44 Night Dance - Mixed media on paper, 53x35cm, 2004