Architect’s Animals

Alexander Tsikarishvili

June 13 — July 13, 2025
Triumph Gallery and Marina Gisich Gallery

In his works, the artist creates a distinctive portrait gallery of contemporary mutations—grotesque, ironic, and rich in references to internet clichés.

The Triumph Gallery and Marina Gisich Gallery present a solo project by Alexander Tsikarishvili titled Animals of the Architect. The exhibition brings together works from different years, marking several key trajectories within the artist’s practice.

In his works, Tsikarishvili creates a kind of portrait gallery of contemporary mutations—grotesque, ironic, and rich in references to internet clichés. The artist explores the impact of media noise on the individual, demonstrating how mass culture shapes perception and ways of thinking. The central element of the project is the large-scale installation Saga of the Golems. In Tsikarishvili’s interpretation, the golem becomes a metaphor for the modern human—deprived of reason and subjected to external control. The installation combines elements from various visual traditions, ranging from Flemish painting to mass culture and Soviet illustration.

A recurring theme of the exhibition is endless movement as a mode of existence in a world marked by the loss of home and orientation. The artist visualizes the instability and absurdity of contemporary globalized constructs. Tsikarishvili quite literally dissects a deranged reality, reconstructing it as a collage of fragmented elements. The exhibition immerses the viewer in a chaotic yet recognizable picture of the world, where irony, horror, and everyday life coexist.

Curator: Polina Mogilina