Pirosmania

MEET THE MAKER

I am Maiko Jambazishvili. I am the Culture Manager and I am working on a project that aims to promote the positioning of the most important part of Georgian cultural heritage – Niko Pirosmani’s art at the national and international levels. Niko Pirosmani (Pirosmanashvili) (1862-1918) is a Georgian painter. His oeuvre has been appraised as ”Pirosmani is Georgia.” The majority of the artist´s legacy is preserved in Georgian National Museum. “Pirosmania” is a medium that transports Pirosmani’s high art in everyday life beyond the exhibition spaces, makes its special aesthetics more accessible and close. “Pirosmania”s logo is designed according to Niko Pirosmanashvili’s signature. “Pirosmania” can be worn and / or used as a functional part of the interior. Pirosmania’ s collections are handmade. We have a serial products and limited editions. The products are packaged thematically and are accompanied by special passport: information in Georgian, English, French, German, Japanese and Russian. Pirosmania was founded with the support of Georgian National museum and Tbilisi City Hall.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TAKE PART OF CRAFTING BUSINESS PROGRAMME?

I have my professional interest – I would like to take an active part in integrating the potential of cultural heritage into the development of a creative economy. And I always try to get more knowledge, to explore different experience, to develop professional networking.

WHAT ARE YOUR FEEDBACKS?

This training was of a very academic level and at the same time very precisely tailored to the needs that are necessary for orientation in a business environment. The time spent here allowed us to see our initiatives in relation to the international situation, to receive evaluations of our work and advice from top professionals.

FIVE THINGS YOU’LL BRING WITH YOU FROM THE EXPERIENCE:

It really was more than five. Some are very big issues, some are details, but very helpful and important. The most important thing for me is to meet extraordinary professionals and creative people