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Republic of Rights (1918-1921)

We consider the educational direction to be one of the most important parts of our mission. That’s why we always strive to ensure that our projects are not only entertaining but also provide viewers with meaningful experiences and new knowledge. In this regard, one of our most significant initiatives was the creation of a live, interactive audio-visual exhibition about the First Democratic Republic of Georgia, in collaboration with the University of Georgia.

We were supported in developing the concept and selecting historical content—as well as sourcing photo, video, and other archival materials—by historian and Doctor of Art History Salome Chanturidze, along with the University of Georgia team led by Nino Lomjaria. Salome Chanturidze created the exhibition concept, which focused on highlighting the high standards of human rights in the First Democratic Republic of Georgia. One of our biggest challenges was the scarcity of visual materials from that era. To overcome this, we brought historical photographs to life using artificial intelligence, incorporated national symbols of the Republic, colorized black-and-white footage, and developed a narrative based on historical research. We also created interactive installations and, using the only surviving audio recording of Noe Zhordania, we combined AI-generated visuals with his real voice to bring his photo to life with speech. Additionally, we designed educational and engaging games.

One wall featured a digital version of the Act of Independence, where visitors could use a dedicated mobile application to add their signature next to the historical ones and save it as a keepsake.

Ultimately, we created a live, interactive audio-visual show that allowed people to travel through time and gain a deeper understanding of Georgia’s First Democratic Republic.

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