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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. The Mediterranean beauty - Oil on cardboard, 73x112cm, 2023

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