Modern art in the Caucasus

"Random successes": Azerbaijani cinema today

Film critic Haji Safarov believes that for the development of the film industry in Azerbaijan, political will of the state and dedication to a common goal among those working in this field are necessary

Musical project: TBILISI NEWCOMERS-2024

The final concert of the TBILISI NEWCOMERS-2024 musical project will take place on June 2 at 4:00 PM

How the entire fund of Abkhazia national painting was destroyed in one night. What to do now?

Experts believe that negligence of officials played a decisive role in the fire that occurred in the National art gallery

"Glass jars under the hammer", or how to save your city. Narrated by Abkhaz artists, video

Azerbaijani, Armenian and Georgian will meet again in Berlin - the series "Dolma Diaries" continues

New episodes of the Dolma Diaries series will be released by the end of 2023, the scriptwriters invite everyone to cooperate. Video

"Quality does not match the mission" - Azerbaijani opinions about “The Dolma Diaries”

Should we talk about sensitive topics with humor” - or “Don’t blame everything on the infantilism of Caucasians”? Dolma diaries / Dolma Diaries in Azerbaijan

"It would be funny if not for the war" - comedy series "Dolma Diaries" in Armenia

The web series Dolma Diaries (link at end of article) was created by a group of South Caucasian and German civic activists and media producers to parody stereotypes about "the enemy"

Captivating music from Baku - Huseyn Jafarov and the band Qeyd. Video

Huseyn Jafarov started playing music at 14 and this is his primary profession. He is the founder and lead singer of the Qeyd band.

How to make jewelry by hand: a story from Baku. Video

DIY jewelry in Baku is a thing. A young Azerbaijani, Murad Mammadov, is fond of many things - meditation, healthy eating, photography. But his main hobby is the creation of jewelry from epoxy resin. Here is a video on his process

"They made a mockery of Svan dance"- Georgia outraged by Dutch interpretation of folk dance

Dutch performance of Svanuri sparks outrage in Georgia. The Georgian Ministry of Culture said that a male performer dressed in a ballerina outfit "made a mockery of the traditional dance"

Azerbaijani community theater in Georgia. Video

This story is about how the Azerbaijani theater in Georgia in travels around the villages and shows its performances. the theater was created by two friends who claim that it is one of a kind

Club stand-up returns to Yerevan

10 pm. The pub is dark and full of cigarette smoke, all seats are taken. Ani Barseghyan takes the microphone - this is a club stand-up in Yerevan

Ganja's unique space. Video

Khazar Gasimli visits one of Ganja's most unique places. Watch the JAMnews blog and find out what's so special about it

Will state financing help revive cinematography in Azerbaijan?

What is the current state of cinematography of Azerbaijan, and can newly established State Film Agency help revive the industry?

First Yazidi theatre debuts in Armenia with Karabakh war play

“It's unusual for our community to see women on stage, but I did. Women who are older than me condemn me, say that it is a disgrace, 'how dare you go on stage!'” says Anahit

The 10 best Georgian films from the past decade

List of the most important Georgian films of the last decade from film expert Niniya Kakabadze

The history of the Georgian political poster

A history of modern Georgian you won’t find in any textbook

The Azerbaijani jazz musician who refuses to own a phone or talk to the media

Getting this extraordinary guitarist agree to an interview was not easy. and according to the musician, this will be his first and last