A presentation of the album “The Face of Ivane Javakhishvili in Georgian Fine Arts and Poetry” was held at Tbilisi State University.
The album commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ivane Javakhishvili, a prominent Georgian scientist and one of the founders of Tbilisi State University. The album includes photo reproductions of artwork from various museums and private collections, as well as poems by Georgian poets, dedicated to Javakhishvili’s life, work and achievements.
At the event, Tbilisi State University Rector, Academician Jaba Samushia, focused on Ivane Javakhishvili’s role in forming Georgian historiography and the national scientific school. Samushia spoke about the life of the great scientist and his multifaceted scientific heritage. He emphasized the fundamental importance of Javakhishvili’s works for the development of Georgian historical science.
“It is important that future generations understand the foundation on which Georgian historical science is based. It is our responsibility to study, protect, and pass on Ivane Javakhishvili’s legacy to new generations,” noted the rector.
Jaba Samushia thanked the Ministry of Culture of Georgia for its financial support of the publication and for popularizing Ivane Javakhishvili’s legacy. He also thanked the album’s authors, Zurab Gaiparashvili and Irine Abesadze, as well as the organizational group, noting that such publications are important for introducing Javakhishvili's scientific and social contributions to a broader audience.
The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth Zviad Gabisonia; Deputy Minister of Culture Natia Shamatava; Tbilisi City Council Member Beka Odisharia; Deputy Chairperson of the Tbilisi City Council Tinatin Nibloshvili, as well as representatives of the academic community, professors and invited guests.