November 30 at 9pm
Join us for a night where we combine a fantastic art exhibition with the tunes of jazz. Alongside the music, the evening features an exhibition by Wilson Malakkaran, whose paintings are created on reused paper—bakery bags, food wrappers, and everyday materials already marked by time. This practice stems from a childhood habit taught by his mother: covering schoolbooks with recycled paper, a gesture of care that became central to his artistic language.
Malakkaran’s works reveal a dialogue with the material itself: stained, fragile, sometimes resistant, yet transformed through dense layers of acrylic and pigment that turn discarded surfaces into luminous, architectural textures. His use of color draws from the textile traditions of his home, especially the hues of his mother’s saris—an intimate, domestic form of knowledge rather than formal training.
The exhibition celebrates repair over production, showing how reuse becomes a creative act. In Malakkaran’s hands, what the market considers waste becomes the foundation for new meaning—a meditation on attention, memory, and the hidden richness of the everyday
Bop District Quartet
The band brings together four standout voices from the Italian jazz scene.
Nicola Concettini (saxophone) is a versatile performer and composer whose career spans major festivals like Umbria Jazz and JazzMi, with collaborations alongside leading international soloists.
Vittorio Gatti (piano) blends classical training with contemporary and jazz influences, creating a sound palette that moves fluidly between acoustic, electric and electronic textures.
Riccardo O’Grady (drums) is a drummer and producer shaped by studies in Milan and Manchester, active in Rome’s vibrant jazz circuit and known for his creative live-session project, Mezzanine.
Dario Piccioni (double bass) is an award-winning bassist whose work ranges from jazz to world and progressive music, with collaborations across Italy’s music and performing-arts scene and three acclaimed albums as a leader.
Together, they craft an energetic, modern take on the jazz quartet tradition—perfect for an unforgettable night.