Памятник Параджанову, Monument on Shardeni Street, Tbilisi, Georgia.
The Sergei Parajanov Monument stands as a bronze sculpture depicting the renowned filmmaker in a dynamic pose, capturing his artistic spirit and creative energy through flowing lines and expressive form that reflects his cinematic vision.
The monument was made for the 80th anniversary of Sergei Parajanov's birth and unveiled on 6 November 2004. Sculptor Vazha Mikaberidze based the figure on Yuri Mechitov's photograph "Time of Flight", taken when Parajanov jumped across Makhadze Street in Tbilisi. The casting was done in Italy, and guests from Armenia, Russia and Ukraine attended the opening.
Parajanov revolutionized Soviet cinema by incorporating Georgian folklore, Armenian traditions, and experimental techniques into his films, creating a distinct visual language that celebrated Caucasian heritage while challenging conventional storytelling methods and artistic boundaries.
Located on pedestrian-friendly Shardeni Street near the Old Town, the monument is easily accessible by foot and surrounded by cafes, galleries, and other cultural attractions, making it a convenient stop during walking tours of Tbilisi's historic district.
The pose comes from Yuri Mechitov's photograph "Time of Flight", taken when Parajanov jumped across Makhadze Street at its corner with Arsen Odzelashvili Street in Tbilisi. Sculptor Vazha Mikaberidze worked from that image for the 2004 monument, and the casting itself was done in Italy.
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