Street art in Gurjaani: 10 Beautiful Murals with a Map 

In a relatively small town in Kakheti, street art in Gurjaani is surprisingly diverse, with large-scale murals decorating residential buildings and otherwise ordinary façades. There are enough now to deserve a separate article, not only a mention in my upcoming Gurjaani travel guide.

Most of the murals in Gurjaani were created by Georgian and international artists as part of the Tbilisi Mural Fest, which brings new artworks to the town each year. And since the city sits in the heart of Georgia’s main wine-producing region, it’s no surprise that many of these murals feature grapes, winemaking traditions, and Georgian hospitality.

However, Gurjaani street art goes beyond wine. You’ll also find murals inspired by Georgian cinema, traditional dance, literature, and nature, each bringing a different story to the town’s streets.

In this guide, I’ll introduce you to all the Gurjaani murals, the artists behind them, and where to find them so you can explore this colorful side of the town yourself.

Best street art in Gurjaani

Unnamed mural by Case Maclaim

One of the newest additions to Gurjaani street art is this mural by Case Maclaim, one of my favorite international street artists, whose beautiful works you can also find in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, and Madrid.

While creating the mural, the Georgia Mural Festival team faced an interesting challenge because the building’s wall has a rounded corner. Rather than treating it as an obstacle, they adapted the composition to follow the building’s curves, letting the artwork fit naturally into the architecture while highlighting the artist’s distinctive style.

Marita by Mariana Duarte Santos

Almost every Georgian would recognize the woman portrayed in this mural, but if you’re unfamiliar with Georgian cinema, let me introduce you to Marita, a beloved character played by actress Lika Kavzaradze in Tengiz Abuladze’s famous 1976 film The Wishing Tree (Natvris Khe).

Set in a Georgian village before the Russian Revolution, the film follows Marita, a beautiful young woman who falls in love with one man but is forced to marry someone else. Through her story, the film explores love, tradition, social expectations, and the harsh consequences of breaking the community’s rules.

One of the most culturally significant murals in Gurjaani, this artwork by a Portuguese artist pays tribute to Georgian cinema and cultural heritage, while also connecting the artwork to Gurjaani and the surrounding region. The mural depicts a scene filmed here in the Alazani Valley, making its location even more meaningful.

Concrete Horizons by Edoardo Ettorre

Italian artist Edoardo Ettorre’s mural Concrete Horizons highlights the importance of reading, knowledge, and curiosity through a young girl standing on a stack of books and leaning over a wall to see what’s on the other side.

The books symbolize how knowledge broadens our perspectives and pushes us beyond what we already know, while the wall represents the unknown, preconceived ideas, and barriers that limit our understanding.

Rather than breaking down the wall, the girl uses books to see beyond it, suggesting that learning and curiosity can help us overcome boundaries and discover new perspectives.

Cheese, Bread, Kind Heart by Sasha Korban

Cheese, Bread, Kind Heart takes its name from a well-known Georgian saying associated with hospitality and generosity. It’s another work by one of my favorite Ukrainian street artists, Sasha Korban, whose murals you can also find in Tbilisi and Kutaisi.

Covering the side of a residential building, the mural portrays an elderly man with a thoughtful expression, holding a bunch of purple grapes in one hand and a small bowl of wine in the other. At the bottom, you can also spot traditional Georgian bread and cheese, bringing together the three elements referenced in the mural’s title.

Rtveli by Afzan Pirzade

Another wine-themed mural in Gurjaani is Rtveli, or Grape Harvest, by Iranian artist Afzan Pirzade. For this piece, the artist drew inspiration from archival materials, giving the artwork a vintage, almost photographic appearance.

Painted in warm brown and sepia tones, the mural depicts three elderly Georgian men dressed in traditional clothing, gathered around a large woven basket filled with freshly harvested grapes.

Georgian Dancer by TMF Studio

Part of TMF Studio’s Georgian dance series, this mural draws on the famous Sukhishvili Georgian National Ballet, with photographer Zura Pirtskhalaishvili collaborating on the project.

Painted in black and white on the side of a residential building, the artwork depicts a female Georgian dancer in traditional costume, with an elaborate headdress and decorative details across her chest. Her graceful pose and flowing sleeves capture the elegance of Georgian dance.

Autumn Tale by TMF Studio

One of my favorite Gurjaani murals is Autumn Tale by TMF Studio, which covers the entire side of a residential building

The colorful artwork portrays a young woman wrapped in a beautifully patterned shawl with traditional motifs, wearing a necklace. Bright red and orange autumn leaves appear on one side, while black silhouettes of galloping horses fill the other, creating an interesting contrast.

Thirst by ARTEZ

Another impressive example of street art in Gurjaani is Thirst by renowned Serbian street artist ARTEZ, whose works also appear in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Madrid.

Painted on the corner of a residential building in Gurjaani, the artwork explores our connection with nature and the desire to find beauty, peace, and harmony in everyday life. According to the artist, Thirst represents a longing for nature and the tranquility many of us seek.

Musicians by SVK.Art & Nanina Andguladze

Located on a building wall next to the Gurjaani Music School, Musicians is a colorful mural depicting two young musicians, one playing the violin and the other the piano, surrounded by splashes of bright blue, yellow, orange, and red.

Expressive brushstrokes give the mural a sense of movement and energy, as if the music comes to life through the colors.

Georgian Hospitality by Ruido

One more colorful addition to Gurjaani street art is this piece by street artist Ruido, celebrating Georgian hospitality and traditions

Covering the façade of a building in central Gurjaani, the artwork depicts an elderly Georgian man in a traditional chokha, raising a drinking horn, Kantsi, as if toasting. Beside him, a smiling woman holds a glass, while colorful geometric patterns and traditional Georgian motifs fill the background.

The mural brings together several recognizable elements of Georgian culture and the importance of sharing a toast during a supra, or Georgian feast.