TAF Talks

TAF Talks is a series of discussions bringing together curators, collectors, and institutional representatives, focusing on key developments shaping today’s contemporary art landscape.

In its 2026 edition, the Talks program responds to the fair’s central theme — collecting — and explores the role of collectors in shaping cultural narratives, particularly within regions such as the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe.

Key discussion topics include:
— how collectors influence which artists and regions enter the global art scene
— the role of collectors in politically and socially complex environments
— the transformation of private collections into public institutions
— strategic collecting and value-building in volatile markets
— preserving and transferring contemporary art across generations

TAF Talks also includes conversations on the role of art foundations, institutional sustainability, and emerging models of cultural collaboration.

Participants in the Talks program include representatives of leading institutions and foundations such as Atinati, Anagi, Ria Keburia, Kvareli Foundation, Carta Fund, alongside private collectors and invited international guests.

📍 Pavilion 5 (Orangerie)