Salio Salome Gviniashvili is a Georgian art historian and cultural researcher with a strong focus on medieval Georgian wall paintings and their cultural significance. With a background in Art History and Theory from Tbilisi State Academy of Arts and further studies in Late Antique, Medieval, and Early Modern Art at Central European University, she brings both depth and interdisciplinary insight to her work. Her training in Curatorial Studies at ZHDK in Zurich has shaped her approach to designing exhibitions that connect audiences with historical art in impactful ways.

Salome has curated exhibitions across Europe, aiming to foster cultural exchange by showcasing Georgian art within international contexts. Her curatorial philosophy emphasizes creating dialogues between cultures, presenting Georgian heritage alongside global art to highlight shared themes and distinctive histories. Through carefully crafted exhibitions, she seeks to make historical art accessible, engaging, and relevant, encouraging visitors to explore Georgian art within a broader cultural landscape. One of Salome Gviniashvili's curatorial passion is calligraphy as a medium that bridges visual art and cultural identity. She views calligraphy as more than an aesthetic form—it is a repository of history, tradition, and collective memory. Through her work, Salome explores how alphabets preserve cultural narratives and reflect the values, ideologies, and artistic expressions of their societies. Her exhibitions often delve into the embodied information within scripts, inviting audiences to decode the layers of meaning hidden in the shapes, strokes, and styles of letters.

By spotlighting the intersection of calligraphy and contemporary art, Salome emphasizes its enduring role as a living art form that connects the past to the present while fostering cross-cultural understanding. Alongside her curatorial work, Salome is engaged in research that examines how art acts as a medium of cultural identity and memory. Her work often explores the symbolic and historical layers within Georgian medieval art, investigating how these artworks reflect social values, religious beliefs, and political ideologies. By focusing on these intersections, she sheds light on the ways Georgian art contributes to a larger narrative of cultural identity and continuity. Salome’s commitment to cultural exchange is reflected in her collaborative projects with artists, researchers, and institutions from various countries.

She regularly contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and publications, where her focus remains on bridging Georgian art history with contemporary perspectives. Her work emphasizes the importance of preserving and understanding cultural heritage, fostering an appreciation of Georgia's unique contributions to medieval and early modern art. Currently based in Warsaw, Salome continues to pursue projects that promote Georgian cultural heritage. She is also exploring digital tools to make Georgian art more accessible, helping preserve and present historical sites and artworks through new technologies. Salome’s work remains rooted in the belief that art serves as a powerful means of connecting cultures and preserving histories for future generations.