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The Sculpture of Ilo Khakhiashvili
photographer, famous public figure of Kutaisi, Georgia.

Opened in Kutaisi, on Rustaveli Street, in 2005.

Ilo Khakhiashvili was born in Kutaisi, Georgia (1935 - 2002)
Ilo worked as an apprentice with Georgian Jews in Kutaisi, then joined the army. After he returned, he started photography in the 1950s. At that time, almost all famous people of the city including poets, writers, actors, or singers, enjoyed visiting Ilo's Small Studio / Khukhula, located on Rustaveli Avenue near the Art Gallery, which was one of the favorite gathering places of people.

Till the end of his life, he worked with the old camera which he studied photography. However, this did not prevent the creation of real masterpieces. He was taking basic portraits. Every family in Kutaisi has at least one picture taken by Ilo in their family album.

In 2003, his museum was opened in the former studio of Ilo, which burned down some time ago and is not functioning at the moment. There is still a monument in front of the building, which was erected by "Ilo Photographer" in Kutaisi.

In 2005, with the request of local people, the sculpture of Ilo Photographer was opened next to his studio.