Tbilisi. Flattered by the many Georgian and foreign admirers who paid tribute to her, Botticelli’s Venus decided to stay in Tbilisi until December 15th. The exhibition “Universal Values – Botticelli, the Beauty, Caravaggio, the Light” at the National Gallery Dimitri Shevardadze, has indeed received an extraordinary acclaim . by the public. The Italian Embassy in Tblisi communicates that there have been 55,000 visitors – almost 1,150 a day. It is strong attraction for tourists, but also for the Georgian public, but above all young people: 107 organised tours for schools with almost 26,000 students (including university students) involved, and 37 special programmes (concerts, painting exercises, quizzes, etc.). (9Colonne)
