BOOK II: Bassiani

Georgia, Tbilisi. May 17, 2019.  During the Bassiani event. Portrait of Sofia, 21 years old student. It is her second drag show at Horoom night. “I have a better self esteem now and it because of the drag shows. Lady Gaga is my biggest inspiration., this shoes were designed by Gola Damia.Story on one year on from the 2018 crackdown on Bassiani nightclub.Daro Sulakauri for the New York Times.
Bassiani

Georgia, Tbilisi. May 17, 2019. During the Bassiani event. Portrait of Sofia, 21 years old student. It is her second drag show at Horoom night. “I have a better self esteem now and it because of the drag shows. Lady Gaga is my biggest inspiration., this shoes were designed by Gola Damia.

Story on one year on from the 2018 crackdown on Bassiani nightclub.

Daro Sulakauri for the New York Times.