An exhibition “Cartographic Heritage of Ivane Javakhishvili” was opened at Tbilisi State University (TSU) in frames of solemn events dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Ivane Javakhishvili. Acting Rector of TSU, Darejan Tvaltvadze, professors and students attended the event.
Acting Rector Darejan Tvaltvadze said that “very interesting items are exhibited. There are some items, which were unknown to the broad public and were kept in the archives. TSU marks Ivane Javakhishvili’s anniversary with a number of interesting events. A student conference was held yesterday; and today TSU hosted a scientific forum, where the authors of the best scientific papers were revealed; on April 25 a student forum will be held, where winning students will be awarded. Anniversary celebrations will be held at TSU throughout the year.”
“We have organized an exhibition “Cartographic Heritage of Ivane Javakhishvili” to mark Ivane Javakhishvili’s anniversary. This topic is less known not only to broad public, but also to scientific circles. Therefore, we tried to obtain all interesting materials, mostly maps, archival documents, photos and create new literature; we have exhibited memorabilia in order to acquaint the public with one more scientific direction researched by Ivane Javakhishvili during his whole life,” Deputy Director of TSU Museum, Davit Sartania said.
The exhibited items will enable the visitors to get acquainted with a less known sphere of Ivane Javakhishvili’s creative work - cartography. The exhibition has been organized by the TSU Museum, while the exhibited items have been obtained by the Ivane Javakhishvili Center; the latter also plans to use these materials and release an atlas. Out of the exhibited cartographic materials, seven maps have been created either by Ivane Javakhishvili or with his direct participation.
Solemn events dedicated to Ivane Javakhishvili’s anniversary were launched on April 15. A presentation of an album “Photos from Ivane Javakhishvili’s Family Album” was held in the village of Khovle of Kaspi district. The photo album was released by the TSU Library with the support of the Georgian President’s Fund. An annual scientific forum was held in frames of solemn events. Stanley Maloy, Dean, College of Sciences at San Diego State University was awarded an honorary doctorate of TSU. By the end of the day, a film “They Created the University – Film I. Ivane Javakhishvili” by Merab Kokochashvili was shown.
