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Georgia's Artists Resist Government's Threat to Freedom

12/20/2025

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In Georgia, artists face increasing government repression that threatens artistic freedom and the country's broader freedoms.
Musician Natuka Natsvlishvili says the government threatens both artistic freedom and the country's freedom.
The foreign agent law complicates funding for artists.
New legislation restricts LGBTQ+ rights, affecting David Apakidze's queer artist collective.
Screenwriter Mariam Megvinyte contemplates emigration due to the worsening situation.

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In Georgia, artists face increasing government repression that threatens artistic freedom and the country's broader freedoms.
Musician Natuka Natsvlishvili says the government threatens both artistic freedom and the country's freedom.
The foreign agent law complicates funding for artists.
New legislation restricts LGBTQ+ rights, affecting David Apakidze's queer artist collective.
Screenwriter Mariam Megvinyte contemplates emigration due to the worsening situation.