XIV International Festival of Contemporary Experimental and Ethno-avant-garde Art NOUMEN ART

Noumenart (from the Greek "noumenon" - the essence comprehended by the mind) is the art of creating new meanings, the play of thought through the art form, the disclosure of the intelligible through the game, that is, through art. The noumenograf is neither an artist nor a philosopher. He only uses the means of philosophy in comprehending new meanings and uses artistic means to give them sensual outlines. He opens a new eidos through emotion, bringing pleasure to himself and others from the emotional experience of previously unknown meanings

The multi-disciplinare NOUMEN ART festival is an international cultural event, presenting to the knowledgeable audience the most artistic and advanced talent, created by people in different countries in the field of modern music, stage and screen art, fine art and synthesis of arts

The festival consists of charitable, cultural and entertainment events, exhibitions, film and video viewings, online and publishing events. The festival has the opportunity of attending events free of charge, as well as the free distribution of multimedia products containing festival materials. The festival will hold round tables with the participation of the press on current issues of contemporary art and culture in general

At the stage of its renewal, the NOUMEN ART festival, combines its previous formats, expands the geography of its presence, which will enable the festival’s target audience to become more closely acquainted with the latest achievements in the field of contemporary art of various countries and people. Expansion of trends and genres within the framework of the festival’s general orientation to experiment and generate new creative understanding of national and ethnic artistic traditions is intended to promote active international exchange of artistic ideas, becoming a kind of transnational creative laboratory that initiates and generates new projects in the field of art

The goal of the NOUMEN ART festival was and remains the broad involvement of the interested community in the highly artistic trends of contemporary art, combined with the support of creators in exploring new horizons of their ideas about the world through new forms of artistic expression

When he was a festival of contemporary intellectual art, NOUMEN ART started in autumn 2005 in Moscow

From the history of the 2022-2024 festival

XII International Festival of Contemporary Experimental and Ethno-avant-garde Art NOUMEN ART (Osttirol, July 2022)

See details here:

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XIII International Festival of Contemporary Experimental and Ethno-avant-garde Art NOUMEN ART (2023-2024)

Solo exhibition of Almagul Menlibayeva (Tbilisi, September 2023)

Joint show with Spanish guitarist Angel Ontalva and Georgian percussionist Irakli Sanadiradze (Tbilisi, December 2023)

Exhibition-performance "Parajanov: The Power of Intention / 100th Anniversary" (Tbilisi, January 2024)

Multimedia performance "Giger meets Parajanov: Horrors of Entropy / for the second year of the war in Ukraine" (Tbilisi, February 2024)

Solo concert HRISTELIN in the Philosof Club (Tbilisi, June 2024)

Upcoming events:8-11 May 2025

NOUMEN ART - Imaginary Folklore / The Concert in Memory of Mikhail Alperin

National Center of Chamber Music

May 8, 2025

Doors 7:00 p.m.

The musical work of the world-famous pianist and composer Mikhail Alperin (1956-2018) in its collage imagery and ability to connect the incompatible is comparable only to the work of Sergei Parajanov. This is especially evident in the concept of "imaginary folklore", which Alperin consistently embodied throughout his creative life.

Mikhail Alperin’s concept of "imaginary folklore" was a pioneering approach that sought to blend traditional folk motifs with innovative jazz elements, creating a unique genre that transcended cultural and musical boundaries. His works were characterized by an intricate interplay between the archaic and the avant-garde, where the soul of ancient traditions seamlessly merged with the bold, exploratory spirit of modern music. This artistic synthesis allowed Alperin to craft a distinctive soundscape, deeply rooted in the past, yet forward-thinking in its execution.

Much like Parajanov, Alperin's creative philosophy celebrated the beauty of contrasts and the richness of diversity. Through his compositions, he built bridges between Eastern European folk traditions and contemporary global musical trends, fostering a dialogue between the familiar and the unfamiliar. His collaborations with musicians from various backgrounds further underscored his commitment to inclusivity and the celebration of cultural heritage.

Alperin's legacy continues to inspire musicians and composers who seek to explore the uncharted territories of sound and imagination. His work serves as a testament to the transformative power of music to transcend borders and connect humanity through shared artistic expressions.

Lineup:

Evelina Petrova-Alperin (accordion, vocals, Norway)

Simone Weissenfels (piano, Germany)

Arto Tuncboyacian (multi-instrumentalist, Armenia)

Artem Manukyan (cello, Armenia)

Rezo Kiknadze (saxophone, Georgia)

Guram Machavariani (guitar, Georgia)

Exposition:

"AI-fantasies about Parajanov" (author Giorgio da Vita, Georgia)