Eteri Chkadua: A Life in Art, Love, and Resistance Journey into the extraordinary world of Eteri Chkadua, a Georgian-born, Brooklyn-based artist whose life and art intertwine in a dynamic exploration of identity, memory, and cultural resistance. In a compelling dialogue with art critic and curator Charles Moore, Eteri's richly layered story unfolds-from her formative years in Soviet-era Georgia to her rise as an internationally acclaimed artist. Through intimate conversations, Chkadua reveals the inspirations behind her provocative works that blend magical realism with historical commentary. Her art defies convention, transforming personal struggles and political turbulence into visually arresting narratives. Whether recounting the defiant removal of her family apartment's walls during Soviet rule or reflecting on her self-portraits exploring femininity, power, and cultural myth, Chkadua's fearless authenticity captivates. The book traverses significant periods in her career: her early training in Tbilisi's art academy, her radical depictions of Rastafarian culture in New York's underground art scene, and her politically charged series addressing the Russian annexation of Georgian territories. Each chapter illuminates her artistic process, where personal memory meets collective history through meticulously crafted oil paintings and large-scale installations. Chkadua's collaborations with her brother Gocha, such as the eco-conscious "Alien Bloom" project, extend her creative practice into sustainability and environmental advocacy.

Her work, steeped in historical and personal narratives, embodies resilience, rebellion, and boundless creativity. Interspersed with vivid anecdotes, historical reflections, and candid insights, Eteri Chkadua: A Life in Art, Love, and Resistance is a moving testament to the power of art as a form of survival, defiance, and universal connection. It is an essential read for art lovers, cultural historians, and anyone drawn to stories of creative persistence against all odds.