The exhibition ‘Ezologia, Porous Body of Tbilisi’ will open at the Tbilisi History Museum on June 26, presenting the first phase of an interdisciplinary research project exploring the architectural, social, and cultural significance of Tbilisian courtyards.
Initiated by NWDS and Ubani — Tbilisi Cityscape Research Center, the project brings together researchers, architects, sociologists, historians, and urban analysts to examine the role of the traditional courtyard in shaping Tbilisi’s urban identity and development.
The exhibition features analytical maps, architectural and graphic studies, archival documents, and video materials that investigate how courtyard typology has influenced the city’s urban fabric over time. Visitors will also be able to view photo essays created specifically for the exhibition by photographers Berika Beridze, Nanka Dolidze, and Gio Sumbadze in spring 2026.
Materials from the collections of the Tbilisi History Museum are included in the exhibition, alongside video works produced by students under the guidance of O’Brien Van der Steen Architecture Studio in 2018.
The exhibition is hosted by the Tbilisi History Museum and the Georgian National Museum, with support from Tbilisi City Hall and Château Mukhrani.
The opening event will take place on June 26 from 18:00 to 20:00 at the museum, located at 8 Sioni Street in Tbilisi. Admission will be free on the opening day.
The exhibition will run through September 25. The museum is open daily, except Mondays, from 10:00 to 18:00. Regular museum admission fees will apply after the opening day.
