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MASA Contemporary salon blending art exhibitions, live music & art-inspired cocktails; good coffee included

5. decembrÄ« MASA džeza klubā skanēs programma ā€œLÄ«dzgaitniekiā€ ā€” saksofonista Viļņa Kundrāta personisks un lirisms caurst...
02/12/2025

5. decembrÄ« MASA džeza klubā skanēs programma ā€œLÄ«dzgaitniekiā€ ā€” saksofonista Viļņa Kundrāta personisks un lirisms caurstrāvots muzikāls stāsts.
Vilnis Å”o programmu raksturo kā portretu sēriju skaņās, katra kompozÄ«cija ir veltÄ«jums cilvēkam, kurÅ” bijis nozÄ«mÄ«gs viņa dzÄ«vē. Tie ir gan mÅ«ziÄ·i, ar kuriem izveidojusies draudzÄ«ba un kopÄ«gs radoÅ”s ceļŔ, gan sievietes, kuras iedvesmojuÅ”as ar savu klātbÅ«tni, emocijām un garÄ«go tuvÄ«bu.

Sastāvs:
Vilnis Kundrats ā€” saksofons
Zigmunds Žukovskis ā€” basÄ£itāra
Jānis GriÄ·is ā€” Ä£itāra

- Biletes no 18 eiro, https://www.bezrindas.lv/en/vilnis-kundrats-trio-lidzgaitnieki/15442/
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On 5 December, MASA Jazz Club will present ā€œLÄ«dzgaitniekiā€ ā€” a personal, lyric-driven musical story by saxophonist Vilnis Kundrats.
Vilnis describes this program as a series of musical portraits, where each composition is dedicated to someone who has played an important role in his life. These are fellow musicians with whom he has shared creative paths and friendship, as well as women who have inspired him with their presence, emotion, and spiritual closeness..

Line-up:
Vilnis Kundrats ā€” saxophone
Zigmunds Žukovskis ā€” bass guitar
Jānis GriÄ·is ā€” guitar

- Tickets from 18 euro, https://www.bezrindas.lv/en/vilnis-kundrats-trio-lidzgaitnieki/15442/

4. decembrÄ« MASA atklās ziemas svētku sezonu ar programmu ā€œWinter Jazz Storiesā€, kurā Evilenas Protektores kvartets atsk...
30/11/2025

4. decembrÄ« MASA atklās ziemas svētku sezonu ar programmu ā€œWinter Jazz Storiesā€, kurā Evilenas Protektores kvartets atskaņos pazÄ«stamas Ziemassvētku melodijas un retāk dzirdētas džeza kompozÄ«cijas, papildinot tās ar oriÄ£inālām aranžijām un dzÄ«vu improvizāciju.

Sastāvs:
Evilena Protektore ā€” vokāls
Ēriks Miezis ā€” vibrafons
Artjoms Sarvi ā€” klavieres
Toms Timofejevs ā€” kontrabass

- Biletes no 18 eiro, https://www.bezrindas.lv/en/evilena-protektore-quartet-winter-jazz-stories/15441/
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On December 4, MASA opens the winter festive season with ā€œWinter Jazz Storiesā€, a warm and soulful jazz evening where Evilena Protektore Quartet performs familiar Christmas tunes and lesser-known jazz pieces, enriched with original arrangements and live improvisation..

Line-up:
Evilena Protektore ā€” vocals
Ēriks Miezis ā€” vibraphone
Artjoms Sarvi ā€” piano
Toms Timofejevs ā€” double bass

- Tickets from 18 euro, https://www.bezrindas.lv/en/evilena-protektore-quartet-winter-jazz-stories/15441/

Hounyeh KimAs part of the group exhibition "In-Between Identities"At MASA GallerySo many deep lines, and the surface was...
29/11/2025

Hounyeh Kim
As part of the group exhibition "In-Between Identities"
At MASA Gallery

So many deep lines, and the surface was anything but smooth. It made me realize how much truth I simply couldnā€™t see. Depending on your perspective, the same thing can appear completely different. What once felt like perfectly flat skin suddenly became a landscape of wrinkles. Somehow, I accepted that contradiction without resistance.

Since then, whenever I look at something, I always wonder: am I seeing it through a microscope or a telescope? Iā€™ve been severely nearsighted since birth, so from the very beginning my vision taught me to question the clarity of what I see. The moment I relax my focus, the world dissolves into fog. How far can my gaze truly reach? How sharply am I choosing to see?

That quiet questioning has become one of the most essential habits of my life.

Ɨ On the view until December 14, 2025
Ɨ Art catalogue via the link

masastudija.com/in-between-identities

28/11/2025

30. decembrÄ« MASA aicina uz svinÄ«gu pirmsā€“Jaungada vakaru, kurā skanēs izcilākie Frenka Sinatras darbi.

Frenks Sinatra ir viena no ikoniskākajām 20. gadsimta personÄ«bām - viņa balss, harizma un nepārprotami elegantais stils padarÄ«ja viņu par mūžīgu lielās skatuves simbolu. Daudzas viņa dziesmas kļuvuÅ”as par svētku tradÄ«cijas sastāvdaļu un joprojām ienes Ä«paÅ”u eleganci gada noslēguma pasākumos.

Sastāvs:
Kārlis Mangulsons ā€“ vokāls, Ä£itāra
Arnis Cielava ā€“ tenora saksofons
Dominiks LevuÅ”kāns ā€“ trompete
Bogdans Mihailovs ā€“ klavieres
Nils Valkiainens ā€“ bass
Markuss Leikums ā€“ bungas

Ɨ Biļetes https://www.bezrindas.lv/en/pre-new-year-evening-with-sinatra/15413/
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On December 30, MASA Jazz Club invites you to a festive preā€“New Yearā€™s evening featuring the finest works of Frank Sinatra.

Frank Sinatra is one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century ā€” his voice, charisma, and unmistakably elegant style made him a lasting symbol of the great stage. Many of his songs have become part of holiday tradition, bringing a special sense of sophistication to year-end celebrations.

Line-up:
Kārlis Mangulsons ā€“ vocals, guitar
Arnis Cielava ā€“ tenor saxophone
Dominiks LevuÅ”kāns ā€“ trumpet
Bogdans Mihailovs ā€“ piano
Nils Valkiainens ā€“ bass
Markuss Leikums ā€“ drums

Ɨ Tickets https://www.bezrindas.lv/en/pre-new-year-evening-with-sinatra/15413/

Alise Krokforda "IDENTITĀTES"As part of the group exhibition "In-Between Identities"At MASA GalleryThe artist explores t...
28/11/2025

Alise Krokforda "IDENTITĀTES"
As part of the group exhibition "In-Between Identities"
At MASA Gallery

The artist explores the fluidity of identity and how it changes through interactions with others. Their work examines the subtle and profound ways the self is reshaped by perception, experience, and social exchange.

This piece reflects on the multiplicity of identity: how it shifts with every encounter, sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically. It raises questions about the nature of the true self ā€” whether it exists as one, many, or somewhere in between ā€” inviting viewers to reflect on the complexity and impermanence of personal identity.

Ɨ On the view until December 14, 2025
Ɨ Art catalogue via the link

masastudija.com/in-between-identities

"Art Exhibitionist"From MASA merch collection šŸ‘€ Available on-site and by pre-order in two colours.šŸ“Ø Send us a dm or orde...
26/11/2025

"Art Exhibitionist"
From MASA merch collection
šŸ‘€ Available on-site and by pre-order in two colours.
šŸ“Ø Send us a dm or order your t-shirt via the link in bio.

Photographer: @404.deepdown
Model:

Valdis PutniņŔ"Man of an Economic Type"As part of the group exhibition "In-Between Identities"At MASA GalleryThe artist ...
26/11/2025

Valdis PutniņŔ
"Man of an Economic Type"
As part of the group exhibition "In-Between Identities"
At MASA Gallery

The artist behind Man of an Economic Type works with materials and concepts that explore identity, societal roles and the tension between inner life and external expectations. Their practice often combines sculptural techniques with symbolic meaning, revealing how personal experience, social norms and daily responsibilities shape self-perception.

In Man of an Economic Type, the artist uses glass to create a self-portrait that is simultaneously strong and fragile. The transparent material reflects inner openness and the impossibility of fully hiding oneā€™s true self. The relief of the face evokes both resilience and vulnerability, highlighting how work, duties and everyday concerns leave their mark. The work provokes reflections on masculinity, practicality and societyā€™s expectations, offering both self-reflection and a subtle, ironic commentary on the role of a man as a pillar of stability.

Ɨ On the view until December 14, 2025
Ɨ Art catalogue via the link

masastudija.com/in-between-identities

Kira Rožkova ā€œBetween Today and Tomorrow - Inside Outā€until December 7, 2025Nosaints BarThis series of works is a collec...
24/11/2025

Kira Rožkova ā€œBetween Today and Tomorrow - Inside Outā€
until December 7, 2025
Nosaints Bar

This series of works is a collection of fragments ā€” inner dialogues and feelings that resist translation into words.
Created between 2021 and 2025, these pieces function as an abstract diary: notes on warming sunlight, the warmth of human presence, the rhythm of good and bad days, and the layered complexity of an inner life that often seeks escape into the private fairy tales each of us invent and live.

Kiraā€™s practice attempts to pause fleeting moments and render sensations and impressions drawn from vivid encounters, people, and objects around her. Through abstraction, she pursues inner calm and a sense of connection with the world, inviting viewers into a space of tenderness, reflection, and quiet intensity. Her work balances delicate mediation and sudden expressive force, where each canvas contains a private conversation that may feel meditative, softly intimate, or startlingly loud.

Rooted in a fascination with philosophy and psychology, Kira brings personal research and discovered insights into material form. Her palette often leans toward greys and blacks, a deliberate embrace of melancholic tones and a meticulous, meditative craft that reflects both inward inquiry and artistic discipline.

Ɨ More info via the link in bio

29. novembrÄ« MASA uzstāsies Kathmandu Fusion Band ā€” projekts, kas savieno džeza improvizāciju ar austrumu instrumentiem ...
24/11/2025

29. novembrÄ« MASA uzstāsies Kathmandu Fusion Band ā€” projekts, kas savieno džeza improvizāciju ar austrumu instrumentiem un ritmiem.
Grupas vadÄ«tājs Anatolijs Popovs, Ravi Å ankara skolas pārstāvis, spēlē sitāru un dziļi pārzina Indijas kultÅ«ru. flauta, sintezatori) un Oļegs GriÅ”ins (bungas), Ŕķērsojot robežas starp akustisko un elektronisko, starp brÄ«vu improvizāciju un strukturētu formu.

- Biletes no 18 eiro, https://www.bezrindas.lv/en/ethno-jazz-popov-grishin-pashkevich/15412/
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On 29 November, Kathmandu Fusion Band will perform at MASA ā€” a project that blends jazz improvisation with Eastern instruments and rhythms.

The group is led by Anatolijs Popovs, a representative of the Ravi Shankar school, whose mastery of the sitar and deep knowledge of Indian culture.
He will be joined by Deniss Pashkevich (saxophone, flute, synthesizers) and Olegs Grishins (drums), crossing the boundaries between acoustic and electronic, free improvisation and structured form.

- Tickets from 18 euro, https://www.bezrindas.lv/en/ethno-jazz-popov-grishin-pashkevich/15412/

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