No. 118: Arts in Society

Author(s): Sandra Frimmel, Nasta Agrba, Asida Butba, Olivia Jaques, Shoghakat Mlke-Galstyan, Philomena Grassl
Series Editor(s): Sandra Frimmel (Special Editor), Lusine Badalyan, Bruno De Cordier, Farid Guliyev, Diana Lezhava, Lili Di Puppo, Jeronim Perović, Heiko Pleines, Abel Polese, Licínia Simão, Koba Turmanidze
Series: Caucasus Analytical Digest (CAD)
Issue: 118
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich; Research Centre for East European Studies (FSO), University of Bremen; Caucasus Research Resource Center (CRRC-Georgia); Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES), University of Zurich; German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
Publication Year: 2020

The topic of this issue is Arts in Society. It looks at how both artists and newly-founded grassroots institutions seek exchange with the international art world without completely turning away from local traditions, and how the Soviet-style accessibility of art for the general population can be maintained under different political-ideological conditions and used to develop artistic diversity. Nasta Agrba and Asida Butba analyze how SKLAD (a cultural centre in Sukhum/i) became a learning tool to get to know the place they live in better. Secondly, Kerstin Klenke, in conversation with Olivia Jaques, provides insight into the current Abkhaz musical landscape. Thirdly, Shoghakat Mlke-Galstyan, with Olivia Jaques, develops an explanation of the approach of MIHR Theatre, the first independent contemporary dance theater company in Armenia. Finally, Philomena Grassl gives a short overview of the history of the Georgian film industry, with a focus on recent developments, new artistic formats and experimental approaches.

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