Hessink’s Tbilisi Auction House has announced its inaugural international auction, "Contemporary Georgian Art," scheduled for April 27, 2026, at the Museum of Modern Art in Tbilisi. The sale will feature 90 works ranging from the late Soviet era to contemporary pieces, highlighting prominent figures such as Alexander Bandzeladze and Vera Pagava alongside emerging talents. To ensure global reach, the auction will be broadcast via digital platforms including Drouot and Invaluable, preceded by a week-long public preview.
This event marks a significant effort to integrate Georgian modern and contemporary art into the international secondary market. By establishing a professional auction infrastructure in Tbilisi, Hessink’s aims to transform the Georgian capital into a regional hub for art transactions. The initiative reflects a growing global interest in non-Western art histories and seeks to provide Georgian artists with the commercial visibility necessary to compete on a global stage.