Conspiracy Bar
Conspiracy Bar
[ 2024 ]
[ 2024 ]
[ Dimitri Bakradze 13, Tbilisi, Georgia ]
[ Dimitri Bakradze 13, Tbilisi, Georgia ]
[ Exhibition ]
[ Exhibition ]
We have furnished an apartment with design objects based on political events that took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, as the imagined home of a young protester of the 2023–2024 demonstrations.
Objects from demonstrations were reinterpreted as domestic furnishings, merging the public and private spheres. By incorporating symbols of protest into an intimate setting, the exhibition prompted viewers to consider how external struggles influence personal spaces.The exhibition was held in October 2024, during the parliamentary election period in Georgia, creating a space to reflect on recent protests, discuss the political climate, and consider the challenges ahead.
The exhibition provided a collaborative environment for artists and integrated film and video programs.
We have furnished an apartment with design objects based on political events that took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, as the imagined home of a young protester of the 2023–2024 demonstrations. Objects from demonstrations were reinterpreted as domestic furnishings, merging the public and private spheres. By incorporating symbols of protest into an intimate setting, the exhibition prompted viewers to consider how external struggles influence personal spaces.The exhibition was held in October 2024, during the parliamentary election period in Georgia, creating a space to reflect on recent protests, discuss the political climate, and consider the challenges ahead. The exhibition provided a collaborative environment for artists and integrated film and video programs.
Apartment is located in Tbilisian communal yard
Apartment is located in Tbilisian communal yard
Demonstration in Tbilisi, Parliament Building, March, 2023
Demonstration in Tbilisi, Parliament Building, March, 2023
Demonstration in Tbilisi, Parliament Building, March, 2023
Following the Georgian government’s enactment of a controversial “foreign influence” law, massive protests ensued followed by a violent crackdown. More recently, Georgia’s parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ propaganda law, imposing severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ freedoms and rights, echoing similar laws passed in Russia.
Following the Georgian government’s enactment of a controversial “foreign influence” law, massive protests ensued followed by a violent crackdown. More recently, Georgia’s parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ propaganda law, imposing severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ freedoms and rights, echoing similar laws passed in Russia.
Following the Georgian government’s enactment of a controversial “foreign influence” law, massive protests ensued followed by a violent crackdown. More recently, Georgia’s parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ propaganda law, imposing severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ freedoms and rights, echoing similar laws passed in Russia.
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
The screen, functioning as a cover and a hiding place, imitates the visuals of steel shields used by police or the steel walls erected during the Tbilisi protests to deter demonstrators. Its design includes a cut-out window, where a rose — a symbol of revolution deeply ingrained in Georgian collective memory — is placed.
The screen, functioning as a cover and a hiding place, imitates the visuals of steel shields used by police or the steel walls erected during the Tbilisi protests to deter demonstrators. Its design includes a cut-out window, where a rose — a symbol of revolution deeply ingrained in Georgian collective memory — is placed.
Part of this collection, Mom’s Dressing Table reflects the need for a sanctuary within the domestic space — a place where one confronts and reconnects with themselves.
Part of this collection, Mom’s Dressing Table reflects the need for a sanctuary within the domestic space — a place where one confronts and reconnects with themselves.
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
The Barricade Bed transforms police barricades from sculptural stainless steel furniture. Its legs mimic barricade handles, while the frame reflects their rigid structure.
The Barricade Bed transforms police barricades from sculptural stainless steel furniture. Its legs mimic barricade handles, while the frame reflects their rigid structure.
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
Part of this collection, Mom’s Dressing Table reflects the need for a sanctuary within the domestic space — a place where one confronts and reconnects with themselves.
Part of this collection, Mom’s Dressing Table reflects the need for a sanctuary within the domestic space — a place where one confronts and reconnects with themselves.
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
This lamp, inspired by laboratory glass holders, features various elements assembled along a single axis. One component is a laser housed in a box resembling a surveillance camera, projecting its beam onto a bird sculpture.
This lamp, inspired by laboratory glass holders, features various elements assembled along a single axis. One component is a laser housed in a box resembling a surveillance camera, projecting its beam onto a bird sculpture.
Starting from December 30, using a laser during protests will result in a 2,000 GEL fine.
Starting from December 30, using a laser during protests will result in a 2,000 GEL fine.
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
Riot Shield Screen
Stainless steel, Collected Fabric, Vintage Rose
L170 × W4 × H165 inches
The Barricade Bed transforms police barricades from sculptural stainless steel furniture. Its legs mimic barricade handles, while the frame reflects their rigid structure.
The Barricade Bed transforms police barricades from sculptural stainless steel furniture. Its legs mimic barricade handles, while the frame reflects their rigid structure.
Conspiracy Bar - Programming
Conspiracy Bar - Programming
The exhibition also reflected its concept through its openness to sharing space and collaborating with other artists. Over a span of 6 weeks, the space served as a hosting venue offering a variety of programs that included video screenings (curated by Irena Popiashvili), film screenings (curated by Salome Potskhverashvili), and experimental theater performance (presented by David Khorbaladze).
The exhibition became a platform for different communities to gather, sharing diverse perspectives and creative expressions, all united by a common desire to start dialogue, exchange ideas, and inspire solidarity, which are powerful forms of resistance.
The exhibition also reflected its concept through its openness to sharing space and collaborating with other artists. Over a span of 6 weeks, the space served as a hosting venue offering a variety of programs that included video screenings (curated by Irena Popiashvili), film screenings (curated by Salome Potskhverashvili), and experimental theater performance (presented by David Khorbaladze).
The exhibition became a platform for different communities to gather, sharing diverse perspectives and creative expressions, all united by a common desire to start dialogue, exchange ideas, and inspire solidarity, which are powerful forms of resistance.
The exhibition also reflected its concept through its openness to sharing space and collaborating with other artists. Over a span of 6 weeks, the space served as a hosting venue offering a variety of programs that included video screenings (curated by Irena Popiashvili), film screenings (curated by Salome Potskhverashvili), and experimental theater performance (presented by David Khorbaladze).
The exhibition became a platform for different communities to gather, sharing diverse perspectives and creative expressions, all united by a common desire to start dialogue, exchange ideas, and inspire solidarity, which are powerful forms of resistance.
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Video Screening
Curated by Irena Popiashvili
Video screening program curated by Irena Popiashvili, this video screening program spans works from the 1970s to the late 2020s, delving into themes of revolution, resistance, and absurdity. Just as the objects in Around the Studio echo the Tbilisi demonstrations, Michel Auder’s video is a video portrait of the events of Paris in 1968. Akhunov and Hovsepyan show us an abstract image of the absurdity and impossibility of the era, while Bajevic’s video is a highly political and feminist work, where we see the oppressive and abusive side of power. Zmijewski’s work encourages different and opposing sides to dialogue through the discussion of drawings and symbols, while Frances Alÿs makes the war in Ukraine even more intense and tragic with the alarm sounded by children’s voices.
Video screening program curated by Irena Popiashvili, this video screening program spans works from the 1970s to the late 2020s, delving into themes of revolution, resistance, and absurdity. Just as the objects in Around the Studio echo the Tbilisi demonstrations, Michel Auder’s video is a video portrait of the events of Paris in 1968. Akhunov and Hovsepyan show us an abstract image of the absurdity and impossibility of the era, while Bajevic’s video is a highly political and feminist work, where we see the oppressive and abusive side of power. Zmijewski’s work encourages different and opposing sides to dialogue through the discussion of drawings and symbols, while Frances Alÿs makes the war in Ukraine even more intense and tragic with the alarm sounded by children’s voices.
Artur Zmijewski
Single channel video, 26:30 min.
TMH, 2007
Hamlet Hovsepyan
Untitled
1976, single-channel video on monitor, 04:30 min.
Vyacheslav Akhunov
Blind Alley
2007, single-channel video on monitor, 09:00 min.
Maja Bajevic
How Do You Want To Be Governed
2009, single-channel video on monitor, 10:40 min.
Michel Auder
’68 in ’78, (video still)
May 1978
Francis Alÿs
Video, 5:35 min
Siren, Ukraine, May 2023
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Video Screening
Curated by Salome Potskverashvili
Video screening program curated by Irena Popiashvili, this video screening program spans works from the 1970s to the late 2020s, delving into themes of revolution, resistance, and absurdity. Just as the objects in Around the Studio echo the Tbilisi demonstrations, Michel Auder’s video is a video portrait of the events of Paris in 1968. Akhunov and Hovsepyan show us an abstract image of the absurdity and impossibility of the era, while Bajevic’s video is a highly political and feminist work, where we see the oppressive and abusive side of power. Zmijewski’s work encourages different and opposing sides to dialogue through the discussion of drawings and symbols, while Frances Alÿs makes the war in Ukraine even more intense and tragic with the alarm sounded by children’s voices.
Video screening program curated by Irena Popiashvili, this video screening program spans works from the 1970s to the late 2020s, delving into themes of revolution, resistance, and absurdity. Just as the objects in Around the Studio echo the Tbilisi demonstrations, Michel Auder’s video is a video portrait of the events of Paris in 1968. Akhunov and Hovsepyan show us an abstract image of the absurdity and impossibility of the era, while Bajevic’s video is a highly political and feminist work, where we see the oppressive and abusive side of power. Zmijewski’s work encourages different and opposing sides to dialogue through the discussion of drawings and symbols, while Frances Alÿs makes the war in Ukraine even more intense and tragic with the alarm sounded by children’s voices.
Artur Zmijewski
Single channel video, 26:30 min.
TMH, 2007
Hamlet Hovsepyan
Untitled
1976, single-channel video on monitor, 04:30 min.
Vyacheslav Akhunov
Blind Alley
2007, single-channel video on monitor, 09:00 min.
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Video Screening
Curated by Salome Potskverashvili
Video screening program curated by Irena Popiashvili, this video screening program spans works from the 1970s to the late 2020s, delving into themes of revolution, resistance, and absurdity. Just as the objects in Around the Studio echo the Tbilisi demonstrations, Michel Auder’s video is a video portrait of the events of Paris in 1968. Akhunov and Hovsepyan show us an abstract image of the absurdity and impossibility of the era, while Bajevic’s video is a highly political and feminist work, where we see the oppressive and abusive side of power. Zmijewski’s work encourages different and opposing sides to dialogue through the discussion of drawings and symbols, while Frances Alÿs makes the war in Ukraine even more intense and tragic with the alarm sounded by children’s voices.
The exhibition also reflected its concept through its openness to sharing space and collaborating with other artists. Over a span of 6 weeks, the space served as a hosting venue offering a variety of programs that included video screenings (curated by Irena Popiashvili), film screenings (curated by Salome Potskhverashvili), and experimental theater performance (presented by David Khorbaladze).
The exhibition became a platform for different communities to gather, sharing diverse perspectives and creative expressions, all united by a common desire to start dialogue, exchange ideas, and inspire solidarity, which are powerful forms of resistance.
The exhibition also reflected its concept through its openness to sharing space and collaborating with other artists. Over a span of 6 weeks, the space served as a hosting venue offering a variety of programs that included video screenings (curated by Irena Popiashvili), film screenings (curated by Salome Potskhverashvili), and experimental theater performance (presented by David Khorbaladze).
The exhibition became a platform for different communities to gather, sharing diverse perspectives and creative expressions, all united by a common desire to start dialogue, exchange ideas, and inspire solidarity, which are powerful forms of resistance.
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