Ribirabo Foundation

The Ribirabo Foundation is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, conservation, research, and contemporary development of Georgian mosaic art and applied design.

The Foundation brings together heritage professionals, artists, conservators, architects, researchers, and cultural institutions to safeguard one of Georgia’s most distinctive artistic traditions while fostering its future development through innovation, education, and international collaboration.

Ribirabo’s work encompasses the conservation and restoration of historic mosaics, documentation and research, the creation of contemporary public artworks, professional training, cultural heritage advocacy, and the implementation of interdisciplinary projects at both national and international levels. The Foundation actively collaborates with governmental institutions, museums, universities, local communities, and international organizations to promote best practices in heritage conservation and sustainable cultural development.

Beyond preserving the past, the Ribirabo Foundation is committed to shaping the future of mosaic art as a living cultural practice. Through research, education, public engagement, and cross-border partnerships, The Ribirabo Foundation seeks to position Georgia as an international centre for excellence in the conservation, interpretation, and contemporary creation of mosaic and applied design.