The Ministry expresses its condolences over the death of Simon Girkelidze

At the age of 81, sculptor, painter and graphic artist, one of the founders of the "Avangard" artists' association, Simon Girkelidze, has passed away. He was a prominent non-conformist painter and a well-known anti-Soviet artist of the generation of the sixties. Over the years, numerous exhibitions of his works have been held both in Georgia and abroad, including: the permanent exhibition of avant-garde sculpture at the Artists' House (Tbilisi) and the Solar Center (Germany).

His notable sculptures include the bust of Kote Marjanishvili near the Marjanishvili Theatre and the bust of Polikarpe Kakabadze on Aghmashenebeli Avenue. Five of the artist's abstract paintings are currently exhibited in the Rustaveli Hall of the Orbeliani Palace. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia expresses its deep sorrow over the passing of Simon Girkelidze and extends its condolences to the family of the deceased.

Condolences: Tuesday and Wednesday: 17:00-20:00. Funeral procession: Thursday at 14:00.
Address: Simon Chikovani Street (Khiliani) N22, 1st entrance, Apartment N1.

Burial: Makhata Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures