The "Rezo Gabriadze" mural in Kutaisi, a portrait of Kutaisi native Rezo Gabriadze holding a doll, is a reference to a famous photograph of the director. The mural was unveiled in 2024 as part of the Tbilisi Mural Fest, in the city's historic district.
Rezo Gabriadze was born in Kutaisi in 1936 and worked in a variety of genres: he wrote screenplays for the Soviet films "Don't Grieve!", "Mimino," and "Kin-Dza-Dza!", founded a puppet theater in Tbilisi, and worked in painting and sculpture. His sculptural works include the "Chizhik-Pyzhik" and "Major Kovalyov's Nose" monuments in St. Petersburg. He died in Tbilisi in 2021.
📜 History and Facts
- The mural was created in 2024 as part of the Tbilisi Mural Fest
- Located in the historical part of Kutaisi
- Depicts Gabriadze holding a doll, a reference to a famous photograph of the director
👑 Personality and Connections
- Rezo Gabriadze was born in Kutaisi in 1936 and died in Tbilisi in 2021
- Writer of the screenplays for the Soviet films "Don't Grieve!", "Mimino," and "Kin-dza-dza!"
- Founder of the Tbilisi Puppet Theater
- Author of the sculptures "Chizhik-Pyzhik" and "Major Kovalyov's Nose" in St. Petersburg
🧭 Where is it and how to get there
- 34 Varlamishvili Street, Kutaisi
- In the historical part of the city
💰 Paid or free
- Free viewing
- Open 24 hours
