Monument to Niko Pirosmani (NIKALA)

The monument to Niko Pirosmani, located in Tbilisi next to the Old Tiflis Hotel, Heydar Aliyev Square and the Sulfur Baths, is dedicated to one of the most famous Georgian artists. Installed in 1975, it depicts Pirosmani kneeling and holding a sheep, symbolizing his love for animals, which often featured in his work with human eyes. This feature is a reflection of his unique style of naive art, which made him a recognized master of primitivism. Visitors can learn more about the life and work of the artist, whose fame came only after his death. The monument is of interest to those who study the history of Georgian art, as well as to anyone interested in the love story that became the basis for the famous song dedicated to the artist and French actress Marguerite de Sèvres.