Tbilisi Art Fair 2026 will take place at Expo Georgia from May 21–24, bringing together Georgian and international galleries, curators, collectors, independent artists, and cultural professionals for one of the region’s largest contemporary art events. The fair officially opens on May 21 at 17:00.
Now in its fifth edition, the contemporary art fair will feature 35 local and international galleries and curatorial platforms alongside 42 artists participating in the independent artist section “The Hive.” Organizers say participants from eight countries will take part this year, reflecting the fair’s growing international profile and its focus on emerging and underrepresented art scenes from Georgia, the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.
Founded in 2018, TAF positions itself as an international contemporary art fair focused on emerging artists and less-visible regional art scenes. The platform aims to create opportunities for exhibitions, institutional partnerships, cross-border collaborations, and greater international visibility for artists from Georgia, the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.
According to organizers, the fair has attracted representatives of major international institutions since its launch, including the Museum of Modern Art, Centre Pompidou, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Sotheby’s, helping increase the visibility of Georgian contemporary art internationally.
Among the participating galleries and platforms announced for 2026 are Art Conference Tbilisi, LC Queisser, Window Project, Gallery of Gyumri, BONUM FACTUM Gallery, Dump Gallery, Gallery Makowski, ART+OBJECTS, Vere Gallery, Novo Gallery, Sandwich Gallery, and Valid Foto BCN.
The fair will feature exhibitions spanning photography, painting, installation art, mixed media, conceptual art, and experimental contemporary practices. Organizers note that gallery selection is based on curatorial direction, artistic relevance, and contribution to contemporary cultural discourse.
A major component of the fair is “The Hive,” a platform dedicated to solo presentations by emerging and independent artists. This year’s edition includes 31 Georgian and 11 international artists. Participants include Daro Sulakauri, Ketevan Varshanidze, Teona Chanashvili, Mariam Eliava, Manushak Barseghyan, Emil Farber, Enam Granoth, Roza Muradova, Y Ko, and Philippe Cheaoum.
Alongside exhibitions, the broader public program will include performances, workshops, children’s activities through the “TAF Kids” program, and public discussions under the “TAF Talks” format, featuring Georgian and international speakers reflecting on contemporary art, regional cultural dynamics, and developments in the art market.
“The largest platform for contemporary art in the region will, for the fifth time, bring together curators, critics, collectors, international media, and visitors from around the world,” organizers said in promotional materials for the event.
Tbilisi Art Fair 2026 is organized by Expo Georgia with support from SOLO. Additional partners include Tbilisi City Hall, Art Foundation Anagi, Adjara Group, and other supporting organizations.
Tickets include 25 GEL day passes, 10 GEL student tickets, and 70 GEL four-day passes.
