Photographs of one of the most influential photographers of our time, the late Vitas Luckus, are on display at the Georgian National Museum. The exhibition displays Luckus’ travel photography from his time in the Caucusus.

To call Luckus a mere photographer is like calling Mount Elbrus a hill, or Tbilisi a small village. The Lithuanian legend’s images go beyond the limits of even today’s traditional photojournalism. He was unique in the way he worked, behaving unlike the average traveler. Although his lenses captured plenty of ordinary material, his shots are much more than mere reflections of reality. His unique talent as a communicator allowed him to establish a personal and trusting relationship with the people he encountered. Choosing not to remain an observer but to fully participate in the events, the photographer found an organic way to enter the daily life of his subjects and managed to convey them in their purest, uncensored form. He became a character in the narrative and although he is not visible in any of the pieces, his presence can certainly be felt.   

Although he was famous for his art and his personality both in Lithuania and throughout the former Soviet Union, only a few of his personal exhibitions were held during his lifetime and no substantial publications were produced. He did not conform to the Soviet regime that would brutally edit the pieces of work to be shown. He wouldn’t accept this and kept true to himself and his ideas. Usually artists were silenced during these times, but he was too big. He was well-known everywhere he went and was a strong public figure.

The exhibition is open until 14 December 2017 and is open Tuesday - Sunday 10AM – 6PM, closed on Monday.

Entrance Fees (to the museum itself): Adults 3 GEL, Students 1 GEL, School Children 0,5 GEL. Children under 6 are Free.

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