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ზურაბ კოსტავას ფოტოგრაფიის ცენტრალური ვიზუალური ცენტრი. ნედლი, პირქუში და კინემატოგრაფიული ვიზუალური ისტორიების კურირებული კოლექცია, რომელიც დაყოფილია სპეციალურ კამერებსა და მობილურ გალერეებად.

A heartwarming portrait of Tedi Kostava, young son of Georgian artist Zurab Kostava, looking thoughtfully. Photo by Zurab Kostava.

A tall construction crane stands silhouetted against a vibrant orange sunset. In the foreground are Soviet-era apartment buildings, with hazy mountains visible in the far distance behind the crane.

A vertical photo of a lake at sunset. A small white pier with people on it extends into the water, casting clear reflections. Sunbeams shine over distant mountains, illuminating houses and an electricity pylon on the shore, which is lined with tall reeds. A willow branch hangs in the top right corner.

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Patara Tba [Oct 2025]

A vertical, wide-angle photo captures a lake at sunset. The sky is filled with dramatic altocumulus clouds, which are perfectly reflected in the calm water. The sun is setting on the right horizon, casting a golden light. The foreground features dark rocks and green reeds on the lake's bank.

A horizontal landscape photo of a small, cozy lake in the suburbs of Tbilisi at sunset. The sky is a mix of purple, pink, and orange, with clouds reflected in the rippling water. The sun sets on the right horizon, and the far shore is lined with small houses and trees.

Three well-groomed street cats are gathered on top of a utility box on a city sidewalk. One grey and white tabby eats food, a calico cat sits with its back turned, and a fluffy dilute calico cat sits upright, squinting. The box is covered in posters, and a dark fence with graffiti is behind them.

The weathered, ornate facade of an old, multi-story building in Tbilisi, with crumbling plaster and balconies. Modern air conditioners and a satellite dish are attached, and laundry hangs on the roof. A modern glass building is visible right next to it.

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Tbilisi Center [Aug 2025]

A close-up of the upper floor of a dilapidated historic building. The facade has ornate moldings and peeling paint. A satellite dish is mounted on a small balcony. On the roof, faded flags of the USA, Germany, the EU, Ukraine, and Georgia hang on a clothesline against a blue sky.

A yellow vintage VW van, functioning as a photobooth, is parked in the Fabrika courtyard in Tbilisi. The van is covered in numerous stickers, and its open side door is draped with a red curtain. It sits in front of a colorful graffiti-covered brick wall.

A quiet village scene at dusk from a balcony view. A soft, clear purple-pink sky hovers over a slate-roofed house nestled among dense autumn trees, which are catching the last golden light. A rusty tin roof is in the near foreground.

A close-up shot through a car window covered in raindrops. Inside, a Mickey Mouse plush toy sits in the driver's seat, behind a fuzzy teal steering wheel cover.

A vertical photo showing a tall, grey Soviet-era apartment building silhouetted against a dramatic purple and orange sunset. The sky is filled with "painted", textured clouds. Dark green foliage frames the bottom and left of the image.

A photo taken from a bridge, looking down on the Chorokhi River near Batumi. Low-lying mist covers the water, with green, tree-lined banks. In the distance, hazy mountains are visible under a grey, cloudy morning sky, where two birds are flying.

A close-up side view of a passenger resting by an airplane window, her eyes covered by a grey beanie and a travel pillow around her neck. The oval window frames a clear blue sky high above a vast, sunlit sea of clouds.

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Vienna [Jul 2025]

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Photograph of a classic street corner in Vienna, Austria, showcasing European architecture and urban monument. Travel photography captured by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Photograph of the iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) in Vienna, Austria, showcasing its magnificent Gothic architecture, south tower, and patterned tile roof. Travel photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Photo of the modern glass facade of the Albertina Museum entrance/wing in Vienna, Austria, reflecting the sky and surrounding historic architecture. Travel photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Atmospheric photo of a narrow, empty cobblestone street lined with historic buildings in Vienna, Austria. Travel photography captured by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Photograph of the magnificent Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) in Vienna, Austria, showcasing its stunning Baroque architecture, large dome, and flanking columns. Travel photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Wider view photograph of Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) in Vienna, Austria, showing the Baroque church integrated into the surrounding urban architecture. Travel photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

A view from inside a very dark room, looking out through a tall, narrow window onto lush green trees. The early morning sunlight illuminates the foliage and catches a sheer curtain hanging on the right, creating a stark contrast between the dim interior and the bright village morning outside.

A dynamic Batumi seascape at sunset, featuring a person parasailing with a colorful parachute above a large cargo ship, with several jet skis and boats dotting the water against a hazy orange and purple sky.

A high-angle medium shot shows two cats, one jet black and one light-beige Siamese, curled up together and sleeping peacefully on a patch of dirt and green grass.

An old, dark-wood wardrobe in a dimly lit room, with one door wide open showing hanging clothes and folded fabrics. Bright, warm sunlight streams in from the right, casting dramatic dappled light and shadows across the open door.

A young boy, Ted, lies in a blue and green striped hammock, looking directly up at the camera with a curious, contemplative expression as bright summer sun lights the green grass around him.

A rustic village backyard bathed in the golden light of sunset. An old, weathered shed stands on the left, while the sun flares brightly through the dense leaves of trees and grapevines, illuminating patches of lush green grass.

A full portrait of a young, shirtless boy, Ted, standing barefoot in a grassy village yard. He has a serious, direct gaze and wears yellow shorts with cartoon trucks. To his left is a blue bicycle, and to his right is a red wheelbarrow, with a rustic house and foliage in the background.

A long-exposure night shot looking up at a deep blue, starry sky, framed by the dark silhouette of a roofline at the bottom and out-of-focus tree leaves at the top.

Two men in a small motorboat ride across the choppy Black Sea, creating a white wake. In the far distance, the entire city skyline of Batumi is visible, with a long range of hazy mountains rising behind it under a pale sky.

A wide-angle view of a cluttered workshop, or "ecosystem," belonging to Ramaz Kostava. The room is filled with tools, countless wires, and electronic parts covering a workbench and hanging from the pale blue wooden walls.

An urban street scene captured after rain, dominated by a dramatic, unfiltered orange and pink sky at dusk. On the left, a traffic light shows green above a Soviet-era apartment building, while on the right, a modern store building sits next to stacked boxes.

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A picturesque wooden house nestled deep within the lush green forest of Bakhmaro, Guria, Georgia. Atmospheric landscape photo captured by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Pink cherry blossoms creating a natural frame around a city view in Tbilisi, Georgia, during Spring. A deliberately captured shot by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Night photo of a construction site crane in a Tbilisi suburb, with the full moon positioned as if rolling on its arm like a ball, and an airplane flying above. Captured by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Night view of Tbilisi city lights seen from the historic Mtatsminda stairs, nestled amidst trees and nature. Atmospheric photograph captured by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Photograph showing large fallen trees completely blocking the stone steps of Mtatsminda stairs in Tbilisi, Georgia, after a storm. Image by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava, representing life's unexpected obstacles.

A stunning landscape photo of a sunlit mountain hill in Bakhmaro, Guria, Georgia, bathed in the golden light of the setting sun. Captured by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava, evoking a magical, enchanting atmosphere.

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Bakhmaro [Sep 2025]

A distinctive wooden structure with a sharp, tent-like roof standing amidst the rolling green hills of Bakhmaro, Guria, Georgia. Architectural landscape photo by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Panoramic view of Bakhmaro village nestled in the Guria mountains, Georgia, dramatically split by the last rays of the setting sun casting deep shadows. Landscape photo by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

View of small, colorful wooden cottages scattered across the green mountain slopes of Bakhmaro village in Guria, Georgia. Landscape photo by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Scenic Bakhmaro landscape at sunset featuring traditional cottages nestled among fir trees and rolling hills under a colorful sky in Guria, Georgia. Photo by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

A wooden cottage partially hidden among tall, dense fir trees in the mountain resort of Bakhmaro, Guria, Georgia. Landscape photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Breathtaking sunset view from Bakhmaro, Guria, Georgia, looking over a vast sea of clouds illuminated by golden light. One of the most beautiful sights. Landscape photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Surreal view of Bakhmaro village houses seemingly floating on a sea of clouds in the Guria mountains, Georgia. Inspiring landscape photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Dramatic view from Bakhmaro, Guria, Georgia, showing thick clouds flowing like a powerful tsunami wave into the mountain valleys below. Landscape photo by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Atmospheric sunset scene in Bakhmaro, Guria, Georgia, where dust kicked up by cars is dramatically illuminated by golden hour light, with wildflowers and mountain cottages in view. Captivating landscape photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Baby Ted Kostava, son of Georgian artist Zurab Kostava, sitting alone on steps around age two, looking thoughtful and portraying a sense of childhood loneliness. Photo by his father.

Photograph of a weathered, vintage car discovered accidentally in a rustic setting in Turkey. Atmospheric travel photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava capturing hidden beauty.

Expansive view of the vast Turkish landscape, featuring rolling plains or fields stretching towards the horizon under a wide sky. Captures the scale of Turkey during travel. Photo by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

View from a moving car capturing a highway winding through the lush green Black Sea mountains of Turkey, evoking a sense of travel and journey. Road trip photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

A minimalist photograph focusing on the dense texture and pattern of a fir tree forest on a mountainside in Turkey. Abstract nature photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Close-up photograph of a Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) perched cutely, possibly in a garden or natural setting in Georgia. Wildlife photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Young Ted Kostava, son of Georgian artist Zurab Kostava, playfully hiding behind a curtain illuminated by morning sunbeams around age two. Captures childhood innocence and joy. Photo by his father.

Breathtaking panoramic view overlooking the cityscape of Tbilisi, Georgia, from the Mtatsminda viewpoint, showcasing the city's landmarks and layout. Cityscape photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Candid street photograph of musicians playing in Tbilisi, Georgia, captured on 35mm Kodak Gold 200 film with a Nikon FE camera by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava, evoking 90s melancholy.

Another perspective of street musicians playing music in Tbilisi, Georgia. Captured on 35mm Kodak Gold 200 film with a vintage Nikon FE by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava, reflecting the atmosphere of the city.

Artistic portrait of Tamy Tsiklauri, partner of Georgian artist Zurab Kostava, captured in beautiful natural light highlighting her form. Photography by Zurab Kostava.

Close-up photograph focusing on the intricate structural details and geometric patterns of the Tbilisi TV Tower in Georgia. Architectural detail shot by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Photograph of a large, bright full moon rising above the silhouette of suburban buildings in Tbilisi, Georgia at night. Atmospheric cityscape photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

A quiet asphalt road winding through the lush green forest near Buriani village in Tbilisi National Park, Georgia, with a beautiful house visible in the distance. Capturing tranquility and relaxation. Landscape photography by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.

Photograph of an old, locked wooden door in a Tbilisi neighborhood, Georgia, ironically bearing a sign that reads "Open" ("ღიაა" in Georgian). Captures urban melancholy. Photo by Georgian artist Zurab Kostava.