BIOGRAPHY

David Kakabadze (1889–1952) was a Georgian avant-garde painter, scholar, and innovator, whose work uniquely united scientific curiosity with artistic intuition.
Educated at Saint Petersburg University, he became a pioneer of modernism, integrating Georgian medieval traditions with European currents like Cubism and Constructivism.
Kakabadze’s diverse oeuvre spans abstract painting, expressive landscapes, and early inventions in three-dimensional cinema, reflecting a deep dialogue between science and heritage.
Despite facing Soviet censorship later in life, his synthesis of tradition and innovation makes him one of Georgia’s most important 20th-century artists.