Beyond DAE

DAE’s 5 Bestselling Posters That Have Already Transformed Hundreds of Homes
How can a single poster completely change the mood of a space? When decorating a home, we often focus on furniture, lighting, or wall colors first. Yet more often than not, it's wall art that gives a space its finished look and unique personality. A carefully chosen poster can turn an empty wall into a story, add warmth to a room, balance the color palette, or become the focal point of the entire interior. That's why, in contemporary interior design, wall art is no longer just decoration - it's an... Read more...
Between Dreams and Reality - Yevheniia
Artist of the month - Yevheniia. An artist from Ukraine, now based in Berlin, Yevheniia creates worlds that exist between dreams and reality.- Could you tell us a little about yourself and your artistic journey?  My name is Yevheniia, I am an artist from Ukraine currently living in Berlin. My creative journey began in 2018 and has always been deeply connected with imagination, dreams, and inner imagery. I create illustrations for luxury fabrics and furniture, design covers and animations for musicians and sometimes work as a VJ and sculptor.  - What first inspired you... Read more...
The light that the forest gives you
The Forest as a Beginning Everything begins in the forests surrounding Tbilisi. It takes a trained eye to collect branches and fragments already shaped by nature - fallen, broken, transformed over time. Not every piece will do. What we look for is something with a distinct form, character and a quiet story - something that can continue its life across different interiors and environments for years to come. Naturally dried wood and twisted branches all come together in the workshop to begin a new journey. The Process in the Workshop... Read more...
Zodiac Scarf Collection: Scorpio Season
When Georgian artist Anano Kevanishvili began working on DAE’s Zodiac Scarf Collection, she wasn’t thinking about astrology or star charts. Her inspiration came from real people around her - Friends, colleagues, passersby. Each one carried a certain energy, a state of mind that lingered in color and form. That’s how the idea of “12 women, 12 moods, 12 zodiac signs” was born. The zodiac became a structure, a poetic frame through which Anano translated these human impressions into art. Each scarf reflects not a horoscope, but a feeling. The roots... Read more...
A dreamlike journey through colors and cultures
Nino Bakuradze is not only an illustrator but also a doctor, a profession she has practiced for 28 years. She lives in Tbilisi with her husband, two children, and their remarkable Vizsla, Buba, affectionately called “Count Laszlo.” Alongside her medical career, Nino has long been engaged in creative work: she draws, illustrates, and writes. She has already published two books, and her upcoming exhibition at DAE will be her third. Dreams and Inspiration Nino’s works lead viewers into a dreamlike world where reality and imagination merge. “A dream is an... Read more...
In Conversation: Giorgi Abuashvili
Four Questions with Giorgi Abouashvili – Travel, Colors, Future Plans Georgian artist Giorgi Abouashvili sees travel as the main source of his creativity. Colors, sounds, the chaos of cities, or the calm of temples are transformed on his canvases into new forms and emotions. In our short interview, answering four questions, Budu speaks about the influence of travel, his upcoming experiments and the interdisciplinary directions he plans to pursue. Where does each canvas begin and how does your travel experience shape this process?For me, every canvas begins with an invisible... Read more...
Bright Worlds, Simple Joys – An Interview with Leah Han
Leah Han is an illustrator originally from China whose works radiate warmth, joy, and a touch of dreaminess. Her style blends delicate lines with bright, cheerful colors, creating illustrations that feel both spontaneous and intentional. With a focus on nature, daily life, and lighthearted moments, Leah’s art invites the viewer to pause and smile. We’re excited to feature her works at DAE – here’s a short conversation about her inspirations, artistic path, and the stories behind her posters. - Your drawings often capture a kind of quiet observation - a... Read more...
Beyond the Stairs: What You’ll Find at DAE
If you’ve ever wandered through the Marjanishvili neighborhood in Tbilisi, you might have passed by a building that holds something a little magical on its third floor. Welcome to DAE - a space where art, furniture, and everyday beauty come together in a way that feels both fresh and nostalgic. So, where exactly is DAE? We’re located at 18 Kote Marjanishvili Street, on the third floor of an old building that might not look like much from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. Take the stairs up (yes,... Read more...
Exhibition of Blackbird
Behind the Frame – Mariam Davituri’s Exhibition at DAEFrom May 16 to 19, DAE hosted a captivating exhibition of photographs by Mariam Davituri. These days were filled not only with visual impressions but also with silent stories – the kind of stories only Mariam’s lens can see and feel. Blackbird is a young photographer for whom visual art carries deep meaning and weight. For her, photography is a way to pause the everyday and truly observe. Her works stand out for their sensitivity to natural light and shadow, a warm... Read more...
A Chat with Lea Woo
We’re so excited to share our conversation with Lea Woo, a Shanghai-born illustrator whose work feels like a soft breeze of color and emotion. With a master’s degree from Edinburgh College of Art and collaborations with Burberry, Chanel, and more, Lea’s art weaves together femininity, nature, and quiet introspection. Dive in to learn about her first spark of inspiration, her playful studio rituals, and the subtle moments that bring her illustrations to life.Could you share a glimpse into your creative beginnings - what first drew you toward illustration and how... Read more...
Three women, three scarves, three stories
A Small Gesture, A Subtle Shift Life has a rhythm. Often, it’s the rhythm of routine – familiar streets, repeated errands, moments that pass without leaving a trace. But sometimes, all it takes is one small gesture to shift everything. Just for a moment. Just enough to make the day feel different. On April 13th, we went to the Deserters’ Bazaar – a place full of movement, noise, color and stories.We brought our scarves.And we asked three women, strangers to us – if they would wear them for a photo.... Read more...
Reborn
Some objects simply fill a space, others change its character, energy and atmosphere.At DAE, we create furniture that becomes the focal point of a room, tells your story and transforms the space entirely. The First Steps & the Creative Process We began working on this project in 2024.It was a challenging yet deeply inspiring journey, precision in details, color refinements and form exploration became part of our daily lives.Today, these same principles continue to guide us as we develop and craft new collections. One of our most remarkable works is... Read more...